Schubert, Inc. acquires 100% of another firm. As a result of the acquisition, Schubert reports on its balance sheet 1) a patent with five years remaining and a carrying value of $2 million and 2) goodwill with a carrying value of $4 million. Using the straight-line method, total amortization expense in the first year for these two intangible assets is:
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Amortization expense for the patent is $2 million / 5 = $400,000. Goodwill is an intangible asset with an indefinite life and is not amortized.
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