During 2010, Stabler Co

question 22

Multiple Choice

During 2010, Stabler Co.introduced a new line of machines that carry a three-year warranty against manufacturer's defects.Based on industry experience, warranty costs are estimated at 2% of sales in the year of sale, 4% in the year after sale, and 6% in the second year after sale.Sales and actual warranty expenditures for the first three-year period were as follows: What amount should Stabler report as a liability at December 31, 2012?

• A)$0
• B)$10,000
• C)$136,000
• D)$210,000

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Definitions:

Dishonored

Refers to a failure in fulfilling an obligation, such as a check not being paid because of insufficient funds.

Draft

A preliminary version of a document or plan, subject to revisions and improvements.

Blank Indorsement

An indorsement made by a signature alone, with no particular indorsee, written on a negotiable instrument.

Warranties by Indorsers

Guarantees made by indorsers about the validity and enforceability of negotiable instruments.