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
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