Record the amount of amortization of capitalized computer development software costs for 2020.

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Amortizing Software Development Costs

During 2020, the E-Software Company capitalized computer software costs in the amount of $4,400,000. During 2020, the first year the product is released to sell, sales total $2,200,000. Estimated future sales for the remaining three-year life (through 2023) of the product are $15,400,000.

Record the amount of amortization of capitalized computer development software costs for 2020.

Date Account Name Dr. Cr.
Dec. 31, 2020 AnswerCashNote ReceivableDiscount on Note ReceivableEquipmentAccumulated DepreciationFranchiseGoodwillPatentSoftware Intangible AssetTrademarkNote PayableDiscount on Note PayableCommon StockPaid-in Capital in Excess of Par—Common StockSales RevenueAmortization ExpenseLegal ExpenseOrganization ExpenseResearch and Development ExpenseSoftware Amortization ExpenseSoftware Development ExpenseGain on saleImpairment LossN/A
 
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  AnswerCashNote ReceivableDiscount on Note ReceivableEquipmentAccumulated DepreciationFranchiseGoodwillPatentSoftware Intangible AssetTrademarkNote PayableDiscount on Note PayableCommon StockPaid-in Capital in Excess of Par—Common StockSales RevenueAmortization ExpenseLegal ExpenseOrganization ExpenseResearch and Development ExpenseSoftware Amortization ExpenseSoftware Development ExpenseGain on saleImpairment LossN/A
 
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