Question

Carpenter Inc. had a balance of $88,000 in its quality-assurance warranty liability account as of December 31, 2020. In 2021, Carpenter's warranty expenditures paid were $453,000. Its warranty expense is calculated as 1% of sales. Sales in 2021 were $40.8 million. What was the balance in the warranty liability account as of December 31, 2021

Answer 1

$43,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Warranty expense for 2021 = $40.8 millions * 1%

Warranty expense for 2021 = $408,000

Balance in Liability on 31 Dec = Warranty Liability on 1 Jan + Warranty Expenses - Warranty Expense paid

Balance in Liability on 31 Dec = $88,000 + $408,000 - $453,000

Balance in Liability on 31 Dec = $43,000

So, the balance in the warranty liability account as of December 31, 2021 is $43,000.