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Mossman Co. purchased machinery on January 2, 2012, for $360,000. The straight-line method is used and useful life is estimated to be 10 years, with a $40,000 residual value. At the beginning of 2018 Mossman spent $96,000 to overhaul the machinery. After the overhaul, Mossman estimated that the useful life would be extended four years (14 years total), and the residual value would be $30,000. Calculate the amortization expense for 2018. Mossman Co. has a December 31 year-end and adjusting entries are only made at year-end.
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