Question

Van Frank Telecommunications has a patent on a cellular transmission process.

Answer 1

Answer:

Van Frank Telecommunications

December 31, 2016:

Debit Amortization Expense - Patent $4,400,000

Credit Accumulated Amortization-Patent $4,400,000

To record the revised amortization expense for the year.

Explanation:

Data and Calculations:

Patent's value on January 1, 2012 = $19,800,000

Patent's assessed lifespan = 9 years

Amortization expense for each year on straight-line = $2,200,000 ($19,800,000/9)

Accumulated Amortization for Patent = $6,600,000 (for 3 years)

Net book value of patent = $13,200,000 ($19,800,000 - $6,600,000)

Revised lifespan = 6 years

Revised amortization expense per year = $4,400,000 ($13,200,000/3)