Question - Richardson acquired 100 percent of Smith Corporation at Jan 1, 2005. At that date the patent controlled by each company had the following book value, appraised value and estimated remaining economic life.
Richardson Smith
Book Market Life Book Market Life
56,000 84,000 7 years 25,000 35,000 5 years
What is the balance in the patent account on the consolidated balance sheet at December 31 2005.