Amortization Entries Kleen Company acquired patent rights on January 10 of Year 1 for $400,000. The patent has a useful life equal to its legal life of eight years. On January 7 of Year 4, Kleen successfully defended the patent in a lawsuit at a cost of $20,000. If required, round your answer to the nearest dollar.

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Amortization Entries

Kleen Company acquired patent rights on January 10 of Year 1 for $400,000. The patent has a useful life equal to its legal life of eight years. On January 7 of Year 4, Kleen successfully defended the patent in a lawsuit at a cost of $20,000.

If required, round your answer to the nearest dollar.

a.  Determine the patent amortization expense for the Year 4 ended December 31.

b.  Journalize the adjusting entry on December 31 of Year 4 to recognize the amortization.

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