Chapter 21: Q 7CA_a (page 1253)
(Sale-Leaseback) On January 1, 2017, Perriman Company sold equipment for cash and leased it back. As seller-lessee, Perriman retained the right to substantially all of the remaining use of the equipment.
The term of the lease is 8 years. There is a gain on the sale portion of the transaction. The lease portion of the transaction is classified appropriately as a capital lease.
Instructions
(a) What is the theoretical basis for requiring lessees to capitalize certain long-term leases? Do not discuss the specific criteria for classifying a lease as a capital lease.
Short Answer
Answer
The lease should be capitalized.