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A warranty is a product manufacturer or service provider's documented guarantee of quality as promised to a customer. Warranties provide customers with legally-ensured service replacement or correction of issues insofar as the warranty stipulates in its conditions, for the duration of its term.

Accounting for warranties is quite similar to accounting for bad and doubtful debts. It is based on matching concept, which requires a company to estimate the expected warranty payable (also called warranty liability or provision for warranty expense) and record it at the time of sale.

To calculate the warranty expense, first figure out how many products will need repair or replacement:Total number of units sold X Percentage of units that are defective.Units needing repair or replacement X cost per unit to repair or replace.14 water bottles x $4 per water bottle = $56 cost of inventory.

Under the matching principle of accounting, the estimated cost of honoring the warranty contracts should be recognized in the period that the sales occur. And then, the liability which is provision for warranty expense will be settled when the company reimburses or repairs defective or damaged products for customers.

What's The Average Extended Car Warranty Cost? Based on our research, the average extended car warranty cost is about $2,550, though it can range from $1,000 to $4,500 or more depending on the plan.

When you buy a car from a dealer, they'll likely ask if you want to purchase an extended warranty to go with it.Coverage options vary widely, and the cost you'll pay varies based on what the plan covers and the make and model of your car. The upfront cost of the warranty can range from $1,000 to $3,000 or more.

Is a manufacturer's product warranty part of its manufacturing overhead or is it part of its SG&A expense? The costs associated with a manufacturer's product warranty are part of its selling expenses and therefore part of its SG&A expenses.