Question

Wright Machinery Corporation manufactures automobile engines for major automobile producers. The engines sell for $910 per engine. In addition, customers have the option to purchase a service-type warranty for $70 per engine that protects against any defects for a period of 5 years. During 2019, Wright sold 9,000 engines to National Motors. National Motors purchased warranties on all of the engines purchased. During 2019, Wright repaired defective motors at a cost of $93,400.
Prepare the necessary journal entries to record:__________.1. The sale of engines and service warranty on account during 2016 (one entry).2. The warranty costs paid during 2016.3. The warranty revenue earned in 2016.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. The sale of engines and service warranty on account during 2016 (one entry).

Dr Cash 8,820,000

    Cr Sales revenue 8,190,000 (= 9,000 x $910)

    Cr Unearned warranty revenue 630,000 (= 9,000 x $70)

2. The warranty costs paid during 2016.3. The warranty revenue earned in 2016.

to record warranty expenses during the year

Dr Warranty expense 93,400

    Cr Cash 93,400

to record warranty revenue

Dr Unearned warranty revenue 126,000 (= $630,000 / 5 = $126,000)

    Cr Extended warranty revenue 126,000

Explanation:

Service-type warranties sold are a liability for the company (unearned revenue) and they will be accrued as time goes on. In this case, accrued warranty revenue is adjusted annually but it could also be adjusted monthly.