Answer:
1.
(a)
Cash A/c Dr. $850,000
To Liability for refundable deposits $850,000
(b)
Liability for refundable deposits A/c Dr. $790,000
To Cash A/c $790,000
(c)
Liability for refundable deposits A/c Dr. $35,000
To Sale of containers $35,000
(d)
Cost of goods sold A/c Dr. $35,000
To Inventory of containers $35,000
2. The liability for refundable deposits to be reported on the December 31, 2018, balance sheet:
= Liability for refundable deposits, January 1, 2018 + Deposits received during 2018 - Deposits returned during 2018 - Deposits forfeited during 2018
= $530,000 + $850,000 - $790,000 - $35,000
= $555,000