Question

In January 2020, Ford Co. purchased a patent from a research institution for $400,000. The patent was estimated to have a useful life of 12 years. In December 2021, Ford Co. defended the patent in legal proceedings and successfully retained rights of ownership of the patent. The estimated life of the patent did not change from its original estimate. Legal expenses were $32,000. Determine the carrying value of the patent on December 31, 2021. Note: Carry all decimals in calculations; round the final answer to the nearest dollar

Answer 1

The carrying value of Ford Co.'s patent on December 31, 2021, is equal to $362,424.

Data and Calculations:

Cost of patent purchased in January 2020 = $400,000

Estimated useful life = 12 years

Annual amortization expense = $33,333.33 ($400,000/12)

Accumulated Amortization on December 31, 2020 = $33,333.33

Carrying value on December 31, 2020 = $366,666.67 ($400,000 - $33,333.33)

Capitalized legal expenses to defense title = $32,000

New value of patent = $398,666.67 ($366,666.67 + $32,000)

Remaining useful life of patent = 11 years

New annual amortization expense = $36,242.42 ($398,666.67/11)

Carrying value of patent on December 31, 2021 = $362,424.25 ($366,666.67 - $36,242.42)

Therefore, the accumulated Amortization on Dec. 31, 2021 is $69,575.75 ($33,333.33 + $36,242.42).

Thus, the carrying value of Ford Co.'s patent on December 31, 2021 is equal to $362,424.25 ($400,000 + $32,000 - $69,575.75).

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