Concept Introduction:
Warranty:
The obligation of seller to repair or replace a product in case it fails to perform as expected within specified period is called a warranty. The expected warranty expense is recorded at the time recognizing the sale of the product by showing a liability (Warranty Liability) even though it is uncertain.
Requirement 1:
To find:
How much warranty expense does the company report for this copier in Year 1?
Concept Introduction:
Warranty:
The obligation of seller to repair or replace a product in case it fails to perform as expected within specified period is called a warranty. The expected warranty expense is recorded at the time recognizing the sale of the product by showing a liability (Warranty Liability) even though it is uncertain.
Requirement 2:
To estimate:
Estimated warranty liability for this copier as of December 31 of Year 1?
Concept Introduction:
Warranty:
The obligation of seller to repair or replace a product in case it fails to perform as expected within specified period is called a warranty. The expected warranty expense is recorded at the time recognizing the sale of the product by showing a liability (Warranty Liability) even though it is uncertain.
Requirement 3:
To estimate:
Estimated Warranty Liability for this copier as of December 31 of Year 2?
Concept Introduction:
Preparing the journal entries is nothing but analyzing the transactions and identification of the accounts that are affected by it , finding it out its nature and at last determine whether it should be debited or credited .
Requirement 4:
To journalize:
Journalize (a) the copier's sale; (b) the adjustment to recognize the warranty expense on December 31 of Year 1; and (c) the repairs that occur on January 5 of Year 2.
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