Question: Computing and Reporting the Acquisition and Amortization of Three Different Intangible Assets Company had three intangible assets at the end of 2009 (end of the accounting year):
a. A patent purchased from J. Miller on January 1, 2009, for a cash cost of $5,640. Miller had registered the patent with the U.S. Patent Office five years ago.
b. A trademark was registered with the federal government for $10,000. Management estimated that the trademark could be worth as much as $200,000 because it has an indefinite life.
c. Computer licensing rights were purchased on January 1, 2008, for $60,000. The rights are expected to have a four-year useful life to the company.
Required: 1. Compute the acquisition cost of each intangible asset.
2. Compute the amortization of each intangible asset for the year ended December 31, 2009.
3. Show how these assets and any related expenses should be reported on the balance sheet and income statement for 2009.