Langley Corporation replaced an HVAC system in one of its warehouses in July, 2021, at a cost of $430,000. The accountant recording the purchase charged it to repairs and maintenance expense. The error was discovered late in 2022 while reconciling depreciation expense for 2022. The system should last about 7 years with no salvage value. What entry should be made before the 2022 books are closed if the company uses straight-line depreciation? (Round intermediate calculations to the nearest cent and your final answer to the nearest dollar.) Group of answer choices Warehouse 430,000 Depreciation Expense—Warehouse 61,429 Retained Earnings 491,429 Warehouse 430,000 Depreciation Expense (2022)—Warehouse 61,429 Accumulated Depreciation—Warehouse92,144 Retained Earnings—Prior Period Adjustment 399,285 Warehouse 430,000 Accumulated Depreciation -Warehouse 61,429 Retained Earnings—Prior Period Adjustment 368,571 Retained Earnings—Prior Period Adjustment 430,000 Depreciation Expense—Warehouse 61,429 Warehouse 491,429

Langley Corporation replaced an HVAC system in one of its warehouses in July, 2021, at a cost of $430,000. The accountant recording the purchase charged it to repairs and maintenance expense. The error was discovered late in 2022 while reconciling depreciation expense for 2022. The system should last about 7 years with no salvage value. What entry should be made before the 2022 books are closed if the company uses straight-line depreciation? (Round intermediate calculations to the nearest cent and your final answer to the nearest dollar.) Group of answer choices Warehouse 430,000 Depreciation Expense—Warehouse 61,429 Retained Earnings 491,429 Warehouse 430,000 Depreciation Expense (2022)—Warehouse 61,429 Accumulated Depreciation—Warehouse92,144 Retained Earnings—Prior Period Adjustment 399,285 Warehouse 430,000 Accumulated Depreciation -Warehouse 61,429 Retained Earnings—Prior Period Adjustment 368,571 Retained Earnings—Prior Period Adjustment 430,000 Depreciation Expense—Warehouse 61,429 Warehouse 491,429

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