B8 Inc's sales during 2021 totaled $375,000, and the company estimates that warranty costs will be 4.4% of sales. The adjusted balance in Estimated Warranty Payable on December 31, 2020 was $21,000 Cr. BB Inc offers replacement products under its warranty plan. During 2021, warranty replacement costs were $12,900. A. Prepare the journal entry to record the 2021 warranty expense, and also the journal entry to record replacement costs under warranty. Use December 31s the date for both. B. Determine the final balance in the warranty liability account on December 31, 2021. C. Do you recommend that B8 Inc retain the 4.4% estimate? Why or why not. Answer in one brief bullet point or sentence.

B8 Inc's sales during 2021 totaled $375,000, and the company estimates that warranty costs will be 4.4% of sales. The adjusted balance in Estimated Warranty Payable on December 31, 2020 was $21,000 Cr. BB Inc offers replacement products under its warranty plan. During 2021, warranty replacement costs were $12,900. A. Prepare the journal entry to record the 2021 warranty expense, and also the journal entry to record replacement costs under warranty. Use December 31s the date for both. B. Determine the final balance in the warranty liability account on December 31, 2021. C. Do you recommend that B8 Inc retain the 4.4% estimate? Why or why not. Answer in one brief bullet point or sentence.

Intermediate Accounting: Reporting And Analysis

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Chapter22: Accounting For Changes And Errors.

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