Question

On january 2, fafnir co. purchased a franchise with a finite useful life of 10 years for $50,000. an additional franchise fee of 3% of franchise operation revenues must be paid each year to the franchisor. revenues from franchise operations amounted to $400,000 during the year, and the pattern of consumption of benefits of the franchise is not reliably determinable. in its december 31 balance sheet, what amount should fafnir report as an intangible asset-franchise?

Answer 1

The amount should Fafnir report as intangible asset - franchise is -

Purchase value of Franchise = $ 50,000

Life of Franchise = 10 years

Salvage value = $ 0 ( not given)

Since, no other methods of amortization are specifically mentioned, straight line method will be used.

Book value of Franchise = Purchase price - Amortization expenses

Book value of Franchise = $ 50,000 - [ ( $ 50,000 - $ 0) / 10 Years ]

Straight-line depreciation = ( Purchase price - Salvage value) / Number of years

Book value of Franchise = $ 50,000 - $ 5,000 = $ 45,000

The amount should Fafnir report as intangible asset - franchise is = $ 45,000