Russell Enterprises acquired a franchise from Michael Incorporated for $300,000. The franchise agreement is for a period of six years. Russell uses straight-line to amortize all intangible assets. What would be the reported book value of the franchise two years after the purchase

The reported book value of the franchise will be $200000

Explanation:

An intangible asset is an asset that lacks a physical substance. The value of an intangible asset is amortized just as the value of a tangible/physical asset is depreciated.

The straight line amortization charges a constant amortization expense through out the expected useful life of the intangible asset.

The formula to calculate the straight line amortization per year is,

Amortization expense per year = Cost / Expected Useful life

Amortization expense per year = 300000 / 6    = $50000 per year

The book value of an asset is the value after deducting the accumulated depreciation/amortization from the cost.

Book value = cost - accumulated depreciation or amortization

Book value = 300000 - (50000 * 2)     = $200000

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