Data related to the acquisition of timber rights and intangi

Data related to the acquisition of timber rights and intangible assets during the current year ended December 31 are as follows: A. Timber rights on a tract of land were purchased for $2,442,370 on February 22. The stand of timber is estimated at 5,957,000 board feet. During the current year, 1,013,900 board feet of timber were cut and sold. B. On December 31, the company determined that $3,385,000 of goodwill was impaired. C. Governmental and legal costs of $6,426,000 were incurred on April 3 in obtaining a patent with an estimated economic life of 10 years. Amortization is to be for three-fourths of a year. Required: 1. Determine the amount of the amortization, depletion, or impairment for the current year for each of the foregoing items. 2. Journalize the adjusting entries required to record the amortization, depletion, or impairment for each item. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles.

Solution

1.     a.     $2,442,370 ÷ 5,957,000 board feet = $0.41 per board foot; 1,013,900 board feet × $0.18 per board foot = $415,699 depletion expense

        b.     Goodwill is no longer allowed to be amortized. (GAAP rules changed in 2001)

        c.     $6,426,000 ÷ 10 years = $642,600; 3/4 of $642,600 = $481,950 amortization expense for patent.

2.    Adjusting Journal Entries:

        a.      Depletion Expense........................................................           415,699

                       Accumulated Depletion..........................................                                 415,699

        b.      (no entry for goodwill amortization)

        c.      Amortization Expense—Patents.................................             481,950

                       Patent.........................................................................                                   481,950