Question

​Gladiator USA, a tire​ manufacturer, guarantees its tires against defects for five years or​ 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. Suppose USA can expect warranty costs during the​ five-year period to add up to of sales. Assume that a USA dealer in​ Denver, Colorado, made sales of during 2018. ​Gladiator USA received cash for ​% of the sales and took notes receivable for the remainder. Payments to satisfy customer warranty claims totaled during 2018. Record the​ sales, warranty​ expense, and warranty payments for Gladiator USA.

Answer 1

Answer:

DR Cash............................................$96,450  

DR Notes receivable........................$546,550  

CR Sales revenue...................................................$643,000

(To record sales)  

DR Warranty expense .............................$32,150  

CR Warranty liability.................................................$32,150

(To record Warranty Expense)

 

DR Warranty liability.................................$20,000  

CR Cash......................................................................$20,000

(To record Warranty Claim Payments)  

Explanation:

Cash = 15% * $643,000

= $96,450

Notes Receivable = 643,000 - 96,450

= $546,550  

Warranty Expense = 5% x $643,000

= $32,150