Ericton Enterprises Inc

Essay

Ericton Enterprises Inc.developed a new machine for manufacturing baseballs.Because the machine is considered very valuable,the company had it patented.The following expenditures were incurred in developing and patenting the machine.

Ericton elected to amortize the patent over its legal life.At the beginning of the second year,Ericton Enterprises paid $24,000 to successfully defend the patent in an infringement suit.At the beginning of the fourth year Ericton determined that the remaining estimated useful life of the patent was five years.
Record the above transactions in general journal form for Ericton Enterprises Inc.for the first five years of the life of the patent.Include any amortization or depreciation for each period.