Question

General Product Inc. distributed 150 million coupons in 2021. The coupons are redeemable for 40 cents each. General anticipates that 70% of the coupons will be redeemed. The coupons expire on December 31, 2022. There were 45 million coupons redeemed in 2021 and 31 million redeemed in 2022. General recognizes coupon expense in the period coupons are issued. What was General's coupon liability as of December 31, 2021

Answer 1

General Product Inc.'s coupon liability as of December 31, 2021, is $24 million.

What is coupon liability?

Coupon liability is a contingent liability arising from coupon redemption obligations.

As a potential future liability, only the amount that can be reasonably estimated should be recognized.

Data and Calculations:

Distributed coupons = 150 million

Coupon redemption cost per unit = 40 cents

Total potential liability from coupons = $60 million (150 million x $0.40)

Probability of occurrence = 70%

Estimated redeemable liability = $42 million ($60 million x 70%)

Redeemed coupons in 2021 = 45 million or $18 million (45 million x $0.40)

Recognized contingent liability for 2021 = $24 million ($42 - $18 million)

Thus, General Product Inc.'s coupon liability as of December 31, 2021, is $24 million.

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