Question

Data related to the acquisition of timber rights and intangible assets during the current year ended December 31 are as follows: Timber rights on a tract of land were purchased for $1,140,000 on February 22. The stand of timber is estimated at 6,000,000 board feet. During the current year, 1,600,000 board feet of timber were cut and sold. On December 31, the company determined that $1,110,000 of goodwill was impaired. Governmental and legal costs of $9,120,000 were incurred on April 3 in obtaining a patent with an estimated economic life of 15 years. Amortization is to be for three-fourths of a year.
Required:
a. Determine the amount of the amortization, depletion, or impairment for the current year for each of the foregoing items. Do not round your intermediate calculations.

Item Impairment, Amortization or Depletion Expense
a. $
b. $
c. $

b. Journalize the adjusting entries required to record the amortization, depletion, or impairment for each item.

Answer 1

Answer:

a) Determination of the amount of the amortization, depletion, or impairment for the current year for each item:

   Item                 Impairment   Amortization    Depletion

                             Expense         Expense          Expense

a. Timber rights                                                  $304,000

b. Goodwill        $ 1,110,000

c. Patent                                     $456,000

b) Adjusting Journal Entries:

Date       Account Titles                                   Debit         Credit

Dec. 31   Depletion Expense -Timber rights  $304,000

              Accumulated Depreciation - Timber rights     $304,000

To record the depletion expense for Timber rights.

Dec. 31   Goodwill Impairment Loss             $1,110,000

              Accumulated Goodwill Impairment                $1,110,000

To record the impairment loss for Goodwill

Dec. 31   Amortization Expense - Patent     $456,000

              Accumulated Amortization - Patent                 $456,000

To record the amortization expense for Patent.

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

February 22, Purchase of Timber rights $1,140,000

Estimated stand of timber = 6,000,000

Used board feet of timber = 1,600,000

Units of product Depletion

= $1,140,000/6,000,000 * 1,600,000

= $304,000

December 31, Goodwill impairment

= $1,110,000

April 3 Patent:

Cost incurred $9,120,000

Amortization per annum = $608,000 ($9,120,000/15)

Amortization for the current year = $456,000 ($608,000 * 3/4)