In: Accounting
Solution: Dr. Amortization expense $12,500 and Cr. Patent or Accumulated Amortization $12,500.
Working:
| Particulars | Debit | Credit | |
| Jan-01 | Patents | 180,000 | |
| Cash | 180,000 | ||
| (To record legal fees related to patent) | |||
| Dec-31 | Amortization Expense (180,000 / 12 years) | 15,000 | |
| Patents (or Accumulated Amortization) | 15,000 | ||
| (To record amortization of patent) | 
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