Answer:
1. Jan 2
Dr Patent $313,950
Cr Cash $313,950
July 1
Dr Franchise $583,200
Cr Cash $583,200
Sept 1
Dr Research and development expense $176,500
Cr Cash $176,500
2. Dr Amortization expense $81,300
Cr Patent $44,850
Cr Franchise $36,450
Explanation:
1. Preparation of the necessary entries to record the transactions related to intangibles.
Jan 2
Dr Patent $313,950
Cr Cash $313,950
July 1
Dr Franchise $583,200
Cr Cash $583,200
Sept 1
Dr Research and development expense $176,500
Cr Cash $176,500
2. Preparation to the journal entry as of December 31, 2022, recording any necessary amortization.
December 31, 2022
Dr Amortization expense $81,300
($44,850+$36,450)
Cr Patent $44,850
($313,950/7 years)
Cr Franchise $36,450
($583,200/8 years*6/12)