Accumulated amortization: The sum of prior amortization expense
- Contra account: Appears as a negative number (credit) in the asset section of the balance sheet
- Offsets intangible asset value recorded at cost, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, franchise licenses, and goodwill
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