Early in January, 2000, Vars Co

question 193

Essay

Early in January, 2000, Vars Co. purchased a patent for a new consumer product for $540,000. At the time of the purchase, the patent was valid for fifteen years. Due to the competitive nature of the product, however, the patent was estimated to have a useful life of only 10 years. During 2004, the product was permanently removed from the market under governmental order because of a potential health hazard present in the product. Calculate the amount Vars should charge to expense in 2004, assuming amortization is only recorded at the end of the fiscal year.

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Therapist

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Client

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