Sean Screen Manufacturing Began Operations in January 2021

question 95

Essay

Sean Screen Manufacturing began operations in January 2021. Sean manufactures and sells two different computer monitors.
Monitor A is a flat panel high-definition monitor, which carries a two-year manufacturer's warranty against defects in workmanship. Sean's management project that 6% of the monitors will require repair during the first year of the warranty while approximately 8% will require repair during the second year of the warranty. Monitor A sells for $ 400. The average cost to repair a monitor is $ 80.
Monitor B is a regular LED monitor that retails for $ 150. Sean has entered into an agreement with a local electronics firm who charges Sean $ 20 per monitor sold and then covers all warranty costs related to this monitor.
Sales and warranty information for 2021 is as follows:
1. Sold 2,000 monitors (800 monitor A and 1,200 monitor B); all sales were on account.
2. Actual warranty expenditures for monitor A were $ 4,000.
Instructions
a) Prepare journal entries that summarize the sales and any aspects of the warranty for 2021.
b) Determine the balance in the Warranty Liability account at the end of 2021.

---

Definitions:

Standard of Living

A measure of the wealth, comfort, material goods, and necessities available to a certain socioeconomic class in a certain geographic area.

Equal Distribution

The equitable allocation of resources, income, or assets among all members of a society or group.

Income

The total money received by an individual or household over a specified time period, including wages, salaries, benefits, and other earnings.

Positive Economic Statement

An objective statement based on facts that can be tested or validated, focusing on descriptions of what is rather than what ought to be.