Question

On September 11, 2016, Home Store sells a mower for $450 with a one-year warranty that covers parts. Warranty expense is estimated at 9% of sales. On July 24, 2017, the mower is brought in for repairs covered under the warranty requiring $32 in materials taken from the Repair Parts Inventory.
Prepare the September 11, 2016, entry to record the mower sale, and the July 24, 2017, entry to record the warranty repairs.

Answer 1

Answer:

Date      Accounts Titles and Explanations     Debit        Credit  

Sept, 11           Cash                                             $450  

2016         Sales                                                               $450  

                (To record the Cash Sales)

Sept, 11        Warranty Expenses                         $40.50  

2016              ($450 x 9%)

                  Estimated Warranty Payable                   $40.50  

                 (To record the Warranty Expenses)    

July, 24       Estimated Warranty Payable             $32

2017             Repairs Parts Inventory                                       $32

             (To record the material taken from Inventory)