This Is Not a Loss Contingency

question 86

Essay

This is not a loss contingency. An extended warranty is priced and sold separately from the warranted product and therefore, essentially constitutes a separate sales transaction. Since the earning process for an extended warranty continues during the contract period, revenue should be recognized over the same period. Revenue from separately priced extended warranty contracts are deferred as a liability at the time of sale, and recognized over the contract period on a straight-line basis.
2. Sale of extended warranty:

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Definitions:

Average Cost

The cost calculated by dividing the total cost of goods available for sale by the total units available for sale.

Financial Advantage

A benefit or edge that contributes to a stronger financial position relative to competitors or within the marketplace.

Constraint

A limitation under which a company must operate, such as limited available machine time or raw materials, that restricts the company’s ability to satisfy demand.

Current Profitability

A measure of a company's financial performance in the current period, often assessed through margins or net income.