XYZ Company started its operations on January 1, 2022. The company acquired a building for $500,000, with a useful life of 40 years and no residual value. The company uses the straight-line method for depreciation.

On June 30, 2022, the company paid $20,000 for repairs and maintenance of the building.

a) What is the annual depreciation expense for the building?
b) What is the carrying value of the building as of December 31, 2022?
c) How would the company account for the $20,000 in repairs and maintenance on its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022?

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