Reference no: EM132524803
Question - The following is information relating to the copyright of Wamser Corporation as of December 31, 2014.
Cost $2,700,000
Carrying amount $2,350,000
Recoverable amount $1,500,000
Assume Wamser will continue to use this asset in the future. As of December 31, 2014, copyright has a remaining useful life of 5 years.
Requested -
a. Make a journal entries (if any) to record asset impairment as at 31 December 2014.
b. Make a journal entry to record the amortization costs for 2015.
c. The amount of copyright that can be restored as of December 31, 2015 is $ 1,600,000. Prepare the journal entries (if any) needed to record this increase in fair value.