Question

Milano Gallery purchases the copyright on a painting for $420,000 on January 1. The copyright is good for 10 more years, after which the copyright will expire and anyone can make prints. The company plans to sell prints for 19 years. Prepare entries to record the purchase of the copyright on January 1 and its annual amortization on December 31.

Answer 1

Jan 01

Dr Copyright $418,000

Cr Cash $418,000

Dec 31

Dr Amortization expense—Copyright $41,800

Cr Accumulated amortization—Copyright $41,800

Step-by-step explanation:

Preparation of the entries to record the purchase of the copyright on January 1 and its annual amortization on December 31.

Jan 01

Dr Copyright $418,000

Cr Cash $418,000

(To record purchase of copyright)

Dec 31

Dr Amortization expense—Copyright $41,800

Cr Accumulated amortization—Copyright $41,800

($148,000/10 years)

(To record annual amortization)