The auditor for Universal Tools, Inc. discovered in 2023 that the warranty liability account showed a $25,000 debit balance. She investigated and discovered that the 2% estimate based on sales for warranty expense was recorded and understated, and it was more likely 3.5%. Sales for 2023 were $5,750,000. What is the appropriate journal entry as a result of this discovery? Group of answer choices Warranty Expense 86,250 ​ Warranty Liability 86,250 Warranty Expense 201,250 ​ Warranty Liability 201,250 Warranty Liability 86,250 ​ Warranty Expense 86,250 Warranty Liability 25,000 ​ Warranty Expense 25,000

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The auditor for Universal Tools, Inc. discovered in 2023 that the warranty liability account showed a $25,000 debit balance. She investigated and discovered that the 2% estimate based on sales for warranty expense was recorded and understated, and it was more likely 3.5%. Sales for 2023 were $5,750,000. What is the appropriate journal entry as a result of this discovery?

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Warranty Expense 86,250
Warranty Liability 86,250
Warranty Expense 201,250
Warranty Liability 201,250
Warranty Liability 86,250
Warranty Expense 86,250
Warranty Liability 25,000
Warranty Expense 25,000
 
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