In 2014, Song Company introduces a new product that includes a two-year warranty on parts. During 2014,

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In 2014, Song Company introduces a new product that includes a two-year warranty on parts. During 2014, 2,500 units are sold for $400 each. The cost of each unit was $175. The company estimates 5% of the units will be defective and that the average warranty cost will be $85 per unit. The company has a December 31 fiscal year end and prepares adjusting entries on an annual basis.
(a) Prepare an adjusting entry at December 31, 2014, to accrue the estimated warranty cost.
(b) Assume that the warranty contract was honoured on 25 units during 2014 for a total cost of $2,125 to replace defective parts. Prepare an entry dated December 31 to record honouring these warranties.
(c) Calculate the profit earned by the company during 2014 on this new product.
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Accounting Principles Part 2

ISBN: 978-1118306796

6th Canadian edition Volume 1

Authors: Jerry J. Weygandt, Donald E. Kieso, Paul D. Kimmel, Barbara Trenholm, Valerie Kinnear, Joan E. Barlow

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