Midterm Examination Flashcards
In a lease that is recorded as a sales-type lease by the lessor, interest revenue
a. Shall be recognized over the lease term using the interest method
b. Shall be recognized over the lease term using the straight-line method
c. Shall be recognized in full as revenue at the inception of the lease
d. Does not arise
a. Shall be recognized over the lease term using the interest method
What is the cost of the right-of-use asset acquired in a finance lease?
a. The absolute sum of the lease payments over the lease term
b. The present value of the lease payments including executory costs discounted at an appropriate rate
c. The present value of the lease payments exclusive of executory costs discounted at an appropriate rate
d. The present value of the market value of the asset discounted at an appropriate rate
ANSWER: c. The present value of the lease payments exclusive of executory costs discounted at an appropriate rate
The carrying amount of the right-of-use asset from the capitalization of a lease would be periodically reduced by
a. Total lease payment
b. Portion of the lease payment allocable to interest
c. Portion of the lease payment allocable to the reduction of the lease liability
d. Depreciation of the asset
ANSWER: d. Depreciation of the asset
A lease liability is measured at
a. The absolute amount of lease payments
b. The present value of lease payments
c. The present value of fixed lease payments
d. The fair value of the underlying asset
ANSWER: b. The present value of lease payments
The lessee’s lease liability for a finance lease would be periodically reduced by
a. Lease payment plus the depreciation of the asset
b. Lease payment less the depreciation of the asset
c. Lease payment less the portion allocated to interest
d. Lease payment
ANSWER: c. Lease payment less the portion allocated to interest
A six-year finance lease entered into on December 31 of the current year specifies equal annual lease payments due on December 31 of each year. The first annual lease payment paid on December 31 of the current year consists of which of the following?
a. Interest expense
b. Lease liability
c. Both interest expense and lease liability
d. Neither interest expense nor lease liability
ANSWER: b. Lease liability
Which condition would require lease capitalization?
a. The lease does not transfer title to the lessee.
b. There is an uncertain purchase option.
c. The present value of the lease payments is less than 50% of the fair value of the asset.
d. The lease term is a major part of the useful life of the asset.
ANSWER: d. The lease term is a major part of the useful life of the asset.
The lessee’s lease liability for a finance lease would be periodically reduced by
a. Lease payment plus the depreciation of the asset
b. Lease payment less the depreciation of the asset
c. Lease payment less the portion allocated to interest
d. Lease payment
ANSWER: c. Lease payment less the portion allocated to interest
Which of the following statements concerning residual value guarantee is appropriate for the lessee?
a. The asset and related liability should be increased by the absolute amount of the residual value.
b. The asset and related liability should be decreased by the absolute amount of the residual value.
c. The asset and related liability should be decreased by the present value of the residual value.
d. The asset and related liability should be increased by the present value of the residual value.
ANSWER: d. The asset and related liability should be increased by the present value of the residual value.
What is the treatment of initial direct costs incurred by the lessee in a finance lease?
a. Added to the lease liability
b. Added to the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset
c. Expensed immediately
d. Added to the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset and lease liability
ANSWER: b. Added to the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset
Which of the following statements concerning residual value guarantee is appropriate for the lessee?
a. The asset and related liability should be increased by the absolute amount of the residual value.
b. The asset and related liability should be decreased by the absolute amount of the residual value.
c. The asset and related liability should be decreased by the present value of the residual value.
d. The asset and related liability should be increased by the present value of the residual value.
ANSWER: d. The asset and related liability should be increased by the present value of the residual value.
In computing depreciation of a right-of-use asset under a lease, the lessee should deduct
a. The residual value guarantee and depreciate over the lease term.
b. An unguaranteed residual value and depreciate over the lease term.
c. The residual value guarantee and depreciate over the useful life of the asset.
d. An unguaranteed residual value and depreciate over the useful life of the asset.
a. The residual value guarantee and depreciate over the lease term.
Lessors shall recognize assets held under a finance lease as a receivable at an amount equal to the
a. Gross investment in the lease
b. Net investment in the lease
c. Gross rentals
d. Residual value, whether guaranteed or unguaranteed
ANSWER: b. Net investment in the lease
Under a sales-type lease, what is the meaning of gross investment in the lease?
a. Present value of lease payments
b. Absolute amount of lease payments
c. Present value of lease payments plus the present value of unguaranteed residual value
d. Sum of the absolute amount of lease payments and residual value, whether guaranteed or unguaranteed
ANSWER: d. Sum of the absolute amount of lease payments and residual value, whether guaranteed or unguaranteed
The primary difference between a direct financing lease and a sales-type lease is the
a. Recognition of the manufacturer or dealer profit at the inception of the lease
b. Manner in which rental collections are recorded as rental income
c. Depreciation recorded each year by the lessor
d. Allocation of initial direct costs incurred by the lessor over the lease term
ANSWER: a. Recognition of the manufacturer or dealer profit at the inception of the lease