Score:4/20 E9.16 (LO 4) Nelson Company, organized in 2020, has the following transactions related to intangible assets. 1/2/20 Purchased patent (7-year life) $560,000 4/1/20 Goodwill purchased (indefi nite life) 360,000 7/1/20 8-year franchise; expiration date 7/1/2028 440,000 11/1/20 Research and development costs incurred prior to technological feasibility 448,000 Instructions Prepare the necessary entries to record these intangibles. All costs incurred were for cash. Make the adjusting entries as of December 31, 2020, recording any necessary amortization and reflecting all balances accurately as of that date.

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E9.16 (LO 4) Nelson Company, organized in 2020, has
the following transactions related to intangible
assets. 1/2/20 Purchased patent (7-year life) $560,000
4/1/20 Goodwill purchased (indefi nite life) 360,000
7/1/20 8-year franchise; expiration date 7/1/2028
440,000
11/1/20 Research and development costs incurred prior
to technological feasibility
448,000
Instructions
Prepare the necessary entries to record these intangibles.
All costs incurred were for cash. Make the adjusting
entries as of December 31, 2020, recording any
necessary amortization and reflecting all balances
accurately as of that date.
Transcribed Image Text:Score:4/20 E9.16 (LO 4) Nelson Company, organized in 2020, has the following transactions related to intangible assets. 1/2/20 Purchased patent (7-year life) $560,000 4/1/20 Goodwill purchased (indefi nite life) 360,000 7/1/20 8-year franchise; expiration date 7/1/2028 440,000 11/1/20 Research and development costs incurred prior to technological feasibility 448,000 Instructions Prepare the necessary entries to record these intangibles. All costs incurred were for cash. Make the adjusting entries as of December 31, 2020, recording any necessary amortization and reflecting all balances accurately as of that date.
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