On July 1, Sterns Co. acquired patent rights for $36,000. The patent has a useful life of six years and a legal life of 15 years. Journalize the adjusting entry on December 31 to recognize the amortization.Journal $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | c | }
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On July 1, Sterns Co. acquired patent rights for $36,000. The patent has a useful life of six years and a legal life of 15 years. Journalize the adjusting entry on December 31 to recognize the amortization.Journal $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Date } & \text { Description } & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Post. } \
\text { Ref. }
\end{array} & \text { Debit } & \text { Credit } \
\hline & & & & \
\hline & & & & \
\hline & & & & \
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\end{array}$$

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The Answer of On July 1, Sterns Co. acquired patent rights for $36,000. The patent has a useful life of six years and a legal life of 15 years. Journalize the adjusting entry on December 31 to recognize the amortization.Journal $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Date } & \text { Description } & \begin{array} { c } 
\text { Post. } \
\text { Ref. }
\end{array} & \text { Debit } & \text { Credit } \
\hline & & & & \
\hline & & & & \
\hline & & & & \
\hline
\end{array}$$