liability for outstanding gift certificates at December 31, 2019

Intermediate Accounting: Reporting And Analysis
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ABC Department Store sells gift certificates that are redeemable only when the merchandise is purchased from its stores. It is the company’s policy to recognize the amount redeemed as realized. During 2019, ABC Department Store sold gift certificates amounting to P1,800,000 and redeemed gift certificates worth P1,560,000. Gift certificates outstanding at January 1, 2019 is P520,000. The company’s gross profit rate is 40%. 

What is the liability for outstanding gift certificates at December 31, 2019?

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