Cracker Corporation Began a Special Promotion in July 2013 in an Attempt

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Essay

Cracker Corporation began a special promotion in July 2013 in an attempt to increase sales. A coupon was placed in each box of product. Customers could send in five coupons for a free prize. Each prize cost Cracker Corporation $2.00. Cracker's management estimated that 70% of the coupons would be redeemed. For the six months ended December 31, 2013, the following information is available: Required:
Record all necessary journal entries for the premium offer for 2013.

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Definitions:

Guaranteed Interest Rates

Interest rates promised to remain constant over a defined period, often associated with savings instruments like fixed deposits.

Maturity Value

The amount payable to an investor at the end of a fixed term investment.

Financial Planning

The process of creating strategies for managing finances to achieve personal financial goals.

Inflation Rate

The velocity at which there is a general increase in the cost of goods and services, thereby reducing the effective purchasing capability.