During 2022, Pfeiffer Co. purchased intangible assets and debited them all to "Intangible assets". 1-Jan Research and development costs $52,000   1-Jun Goodwill Indefinite Life $64,000 1-Oct Patent 7-Year Life $252,000 (a). Prepare a journal entry to reclassify them to an intangible asset account and/or expense account. (b). Prepare a journal entry to record amortization expense as of December 31, 2022.

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During 2022, Pfeiffer Co. purchased intangible assets and debited them all to "Intangible assets".

                        1-Jan Research and development costs                 $52,000  
                        1-Jun   Goodwill                       Indefinite Life           $64,000

                        1-Oct Patent                          7-Year Life $252,000                                

(a). Prepare a journal entry to reclassify them to an intangible asset account and/or expense account.

(b). Prepare a journal entry to record amortization expense as of December 31, 2022.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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