alleryStart learning →At inception of a finance lease the lessee records
AOnly the leased asset
BOnly a rent expense
COnly a payable liability
DBoth asset and liability
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Both asset and liability
The lessee recognises both the leased asset and the obligation to pay, at the same amount initially.
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