Problem 3-2 (AICPA Adapted) In 2020, Dare Company began selling a new calculator that carried a two-year warranty against defects. The entity projected the estimated warranty cost as a percent of sales. First year of warranty 4% Second year of warranty 10%
Problem 3-2 (AICPA Adapted) In 2020, Dare Company began selling a new calculator that carried a two-year warranty against defects. The entity projected the estimated warranty cost as a percent of sales. First year of warranty 4% Second year of warranty 10%
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In 2020, Dare Company began selling a new calculator that carried a two-year warranty
against defects.
The entity projected the estimated warranty cost as a percent of sales.
First year of warranty
4%
Second year of warranty
10%
Sales and actual warranty repairs were:
2020
2021
Sales
5,000,000 9,000,000
Actual warranty repairs
200,000
560,000
Required:
1. Prepare journal entries in connection with the warranty using the "expense as
incurred" approach.
2. Prepare journal entries in connection with the warranty using the "accrual" approach.
3. Determine the estimated warranty liability on December 31, 2021.
4. Analyze the estimated warranty liability account to ascertain if adjustment is
necessary. The sales and warranty repairs are made evenly during the year.
5. Prepare the adjustment to correct the estimated warranty liability on December 31,
2021.
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