Option #2: Accounting for Intangible Assets and Natural Resources
Part 1
Additional requirements
Your responses to the questions (a) and (b) above as well as your analysis should be at least one page and must include the title and reference pages. Your paper must be formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Review the grading rubric to understand how you will be graded on this assignment. Reach out to your instructor if you have questions about the assignment.
Part 2
For each item listed below, enter a code letter in the blank space to indicate the usage allocation terminology for the item. Use the following codes for your answer:
A—Amortization P—Depletion
D—Depreciation N—None of these
____ 1. Goodwill ____ 7. Timberlands
____ 2. Land ____ 8. Franchises (indefinite life)
____ 3. Buildings ____ 9. Licenses (limited life)
____ 4. Patents ____ 10. Land Improvements
____ 5. Copyrights ____ 11. Oil Deposits
____ 6. Research and development costs ____ 12. Equipment
Option #2: Accounting for Intangible Assets and Natural Resources Part 1 Assume you are the chief...
Option #2: Accounting for Intangible Assets and Natural Resources Part 1 Assume you are the chief accountant of Exxon Mobil. Describe to the Board of Directors the accounting for natural resources, including their acquisition, and cost allocation (depletion). Use a real-world example to explain your answers. Assume you are the chief accountant of Microsoft Corporation. Describe to the Board of Directors the accounting for intangible assets, including their acquisition and cost allocation (amortization). Use an example in your explanations. On...
Option #2: Accounting for Intangible Assets and Natural Resources Part 1 a. Assume you are the chief accountant of Exxon Mobil. Describe to the Board of Directors the accounting for natural resources, including their acquisition, and cost allocation (depletion). Use a real-world example to explain your answers. b. Assume you are the chief accountant of Microsoft Corporation, Describe to the Board of Directors the accounting for intangible assets, including their acquisition and cost allocation (amortization). Use an example in your...
In the following TBS, you are to complete various tasks related to accounting for intangible assets. All information necessary to do your work is provided. Metro Co. lists several items in the spreadsheet below. In the second column indicate whether the item is an intangible asset and how it is classified by clicking on the related cell in that column and selecting from the options provided in the popup list. In the third column indicate the appropriate capitalization of related...
In the following TBS, you are to complete various tasks related to accounting for intangible assets. All information necessary to do your work is provided. Metro Co. lists several items in the spreadsheet below. In the second column indicate whether the item is an intangible asset and how it is classified by clicking on the related cell in that column and selecting from the options provided in the popup list. In the third column indicate the appropriate capitalization of related...
Data related to the acquisition of timber rights and intangible assets during the current year ended December 31 are as follows: On December 31, the company determined that $1,090,000 of goodwill was impaired. Governmental and legal costs of $8,800,000 were incurred on September 30 in obtaining a patent with an estimated economic life of 10 years. Amortization is to be for one-fourth of a year. Timber rights on a tract of land were purchased for $1,600,000 on February 4. The...
Amortization and Depletion Entries Data related to the acquisition of timber rights and intangible assets during the current year ended December 31 are as follows: Timber rights on a tract of land were purchased for $1,980,000 on February 22. The stand of timber is estimated at 9,000,000 board feet. During the current year, 2,400,000 board feet of timber were cut and sold. On December 31, the company determined that $1,190,000 of goodwill was impaired. Governmental and legal costs of $15,840,000...
Amortization and Depletion Entries Data related to the acquisition of timber rights and intangible assets during the current year ended December 31 are as follows: On December 31, the company determined that $1,030,000 of goodwill was impaired. Governmental and legal costs of $5,016,000 were incurred on September 30 in obtaining a patent with an estimated economic life of 12 years. Amortization is to be for one-fourth of a year. Timber rights on a tract of land were purchased for $760,000...
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Amortication and Depletion Entries Data related to the acquisition of timber rights and intangible assets during the current year ended December 31 are as follows: a. On December 31, the company determined that $3,400,000 of goodwill was impaired. b. Governmental and legal costs of $4,800,000 were incurred on September 30 in obtaining a patent with an estimated economic life of eight years. Amortization is to be for one-fourth of a year. c. Timber rights on a tract of land were...
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