alleryStart learning →How does capitalising a finance lease affect the balance sheet?
AAssets, liabilities rise
BOnly assets go up
CNeither one changes
DOnly liabilities rise
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Assets, liabilities rise
The leased asset and the lease obligation are both recorded, raising assets and liabilities together.
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