Chapter 11, Problem 10E

To determine

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?

To determine

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?

To determine

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?

To determine

Concept Introduction:

Journal Entries:

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.