Nelson Company, Organized in 2014, Has These Transactions Related to Intangible

Essay

Nelson Company, organized in 2014, has these transactions related to intangible assets in that year:
Jan. 2 Purchased a patent (5-year life) $325,000.
Apr. 1 Goodwill purchased (indefinite life) $360,000.
July 1 Acquired a 9-year franchise; expiration date July 1, 2023, $720,000.
Sept. 1 Research and development costs $185,000.
Instructions
(a) Prepare the necessary entries to record these intangibles. All costs incurred were for cash.
(b) Make the entries as of December 31, 2014, recording any necessary amortization.
(c) Indicate what the balance should be on December 31, 2014.