On January 1, 2019, the account balances of Acelle Company showed patent cost of P1,920,000 and related accumulated amortization of P240,000. The patent was purchased on January 1, 2017 at which date the remaining legal life was 16 years. On January 1, 2020, the useful life of the patent was determined to be only 8 years from the date of acquisition. On January 1, 2020, Acelle Company paid P800,000, of which three-fourths was for a trademark, and one-fourth was for the other entity's agreement not to compete for a five-year period in the line of business covered by the trademark. Acelle Company considers the life of the trademark indefinite. Moreso, Acelle Company agreed to pay P50,000 to the other entity as consulting fee each year for 5 years payable every January 1. What is the amortization of intangible assets for 2020?

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On January 1, 2019, the account balances of Acelle Company showed patent cost of P1,920,000 and
related accumulated amortization of P240,000. The patent was purchased on January 1, 2017 at which
date the remaining legal life was 16 years. On January 1, 2020, the useful life of the patent was
determined to be only 8 years from the date of acquisition.
On January 1, 2020, Acelle Company paid P800,000, of which three-fourths was for a trademark, and
one-fourth was for the other entity's agreement not to compete for a five-year period in the line of
business covered by the trademark. Acelle Company considers the life of the trademark indefinite.
Moreso, Acelle Company agreed to pay P50,000 to the other entity as consulting fee each year for 5
years payable every January 1.
What is the amortization of intangible assets for 2020?
Transcribed Image Text:On January 1, 2019, the account balances of Acelle Company showed patent cost of P1,920,000 and related accumulated amortization of P240,000. The patent was purchased on January 1, 2017 at which date the remaining legal life was 16 years. On January 1, 2020, the useful life of the patent was determined to be only 8 years from the date of acquisition. On January 1, 2020, Acelle Company paid P800,000, of which three-fourths was for a trademark, and one-fourth was for the other entity's agreement not to compete for a five-year period in the line of business covered by the trademark. Acelle Company considers the life of the trademark indefinite. Moreso, Acelle Company agreed to pay P50,000 to the other entity as consulting fee each year for 5 years payable every January 1. What is the amortization of intangible assets for 2020?
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