Q:
Saint John Corporation prepares its financial statements according to IFRS. On 30th June, 2013, the company purchased a franchise for $1,200,000. The franchise is expected to have a 10-year useful life with no residual value. Saint John uses the straight-line amortization technique for all intangible assets. On 31st December, 2013, the end of the company's fiscal year, Saint John selects to revalue the franchise. There is an active market for this particular franchise and its fair value on 31st December, 2013, is $1,180,000.
Evaluate amortization for 2013.
Prepare the journal entry to record the revaluation of the patent
Evaluate amortization for 2014.