15) The discount on a note payable is charged to an account that has a normal credit
balance.
16) Watson Company has the following data:
17) Aqua Construction installs swimming pools. They calculate that warranty
obligations are 5% of gross sales. For the year just ending Aquas gross sales were
$1,500,000. Due to previous quarter recognitions, the Warranty Liability account has a
credit balance of $48,700. Determine the years total warranty liability and journalize
any necessary value to establish the years liability at December 31st.
Due to sales, $1,500,000, warranty liability is $75,000 ($1,500,000 5%) . Since $48,700
has already been recognized, $26,300 ($75,000 – $48,700) must still be recognized.
18) The following data regarding purchases and sales of a commodity were taken from
the related perpetual inventory account: