Panther Co. had a quality-assurance warranty liability of $359,000 at the beginning of 2018 and $308,000 at the end of 2018. Warranty expense is based on 3% of sales, which were $44 million for the year. What were the warranty expenditures for 2018?

a. $1,320,000

b. $1,269,000

c. $0

d. $1,371,000

d.$1,371,000

Explanation:

Given that

Warranty liability at the beginning of year = $359,000

Warranty liability at the end of year = $308,000

Warranty expense = $44 million

Sales percentage = 3%

So, the warranty expense = $44,000,000 * 3% = $13,20,000

So, the warranty expenditures for 2018 is

= Beginning warranty liability + warranty expense - ending warranty liability

= $359,000 + $13,20,000 - $308,000

= $1,371,000