PE 11-7B Estimated warranty liability

Caldwell Industries sold $410,000 of consumer electronics during August under a ninemonth warranty. The cost to repair defects under the warranty is estimated at 4% of the sales price. On October 15, a customer was given $110 cash under terms of the warranty.

Provide the journal entry for (a) the estimated warranty expense on August 31 and (b) the October 15 cash payment.

Answer:
a.
Aug. 31
Product Warranty Expense............................. 16,400  
          Product Warranty Payable............................. 16,400    
             To record warranty expense for August,
             4% × $410,000.

b.
Oct. 15
Product Warranty Payable.................................. 110
         Cash...................................................... 110

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