Boomerang Computer Company sells computers with an unconditional right to return
the computer if the customer is not satisfied. Boomerang has a long history selling these
computers under this returns policy and can provide precise estimates of the amount of
returns associated with each sale. Boomerang most likely should recognize revenue:
a. When Boomerang delivers a computer to a customer, ignoring potential returns.
b. When Boomerang delivers a computer to a customer, in an amount that is reduced by
the expected returns.
c. When Boomerang receives cash from the customer.
d. When a customer returns a computer.
Lake Power Sports sells jet skis and other powered recreational equipment. Customers
pay one-third of the sales price of a jet ski when they initially purchase the ski, and then
pay another one-third each year for the next two years. Because Lake has little
information about the ability to collect these receivables, it uses the installment sales
method for revenue recognition. In 2015, Lake began operations and sold jet skis with a
total price of $900,000 that cost Lake $450,000. Lake collected $300,000 in 2015,
$300,000 in 2016, and $300,000 in 2017 associated with those sales. In 2016, Lake sold
jet skis with a total price of $1,500,000 that cost Lake $900,000. Lake collected
$500,000 in 2016, $400,000 in 2017, and $400,000 in 2018 associated with those sales.
In 2018, Lake also repossessed $200,000 of jet skis that were sold in 2016. Those jet
skis had a fair value of $75,000 at the time they were repossessed.