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If you have multiple categories, mention the list of products and what warranty period exists for each. An example can be: The Warranty Period for Physical Goods purchased from My Company is 180 days from the date of purchase.

What is the journal entry to initially record a warranty? Warranties are recorded initially as a liability as it meets the definition of unearned revenue or deferred revenue. If the company charged $20 for a 2 warranty, that $20 would be collected at the time of sale.

Warranty expense is an actual or expected cost that a business incurs to repair or replace the goods sold. The total amount associated is limited to the warranty period permitted by the business. Once this period has lapsed, businesses no longer incur a warranty liability.

Clarify what the warranty does and does not cover. Be specific when writing out exactly what the warranty does and does not cover. For example, if your product malfunctions, write out whether you will pay for new parts, as well as labor.

Clarify what the warranty does and does not cover. Be specific when writing out exactly what the warranty does and does not cover. For example, if your product malfunctions, write out whether you will pay for new parts, as well as labor. Do customers have to go to you for repairs, or can they use outside vendors?

A warranty is a guarantee issued by a seller to a buyer that a product will meet certain specifications. If the product does not meet those specifications, the buyer can ask the manufacturer or seller to correct the problem.

Accrue the warranty expense with a debit to the warranty expense account and a credit to the warranty liability account. As actual warranty claims are received, debit the warranty liability account and credit the inventory account for the cost of the replacement parts and products sent to customers.

Warranty costs appear in the statement of cash flows when there is an actual payment of cash to settle the claims of the customers. It is considered as part of cash outflows under the operating section of the statement of cash flows.

The expense should be reported on the income statement at the time that the sale of the product is reported in order to comply with the matching principle. A related account, Warranty Payable or Warranty Liability is also established at the time of the sale.

All warranty expenses, including costs associated with extended warranty contracts, are included in SG&A expenses.