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During 2014, Eaton Co

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During 2014, Eaton Co. introduced a new product carrying a two-year warranty against defects. The estimated warranty costs related to dollar sales are 2% within 12 months following sale and 3% in the second 12 months following sale. Sales and actual warranty expenditures for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015 are as follows: At December 31, 2015, (assuming the accrual method) Eaton should report an estimated warranty liability of
A) $0.
B) $15,000.
C) $35,000.
D) $43,000.

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Debt-To-Equity Ratio

An indicator of how a firm's assets are funded, reflecting the ratio of equity and debt in financing.

Equity Multiplier

A financial leverage ratio that measures the portion of a company's assets that are financed by shareholders' equity.

Net Profit Margin

A financial metric that measures the percentage of profit generated from revenue after all expenses have been subtracted.

Gross Margin

The difference between revenue and cost of goods sold, which shows the profitability of a company's core activities.