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

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)