The following information relates to an equipment lease with an inception date of January 1: Fair value of equipment at lease inception, $56,000 Lease term, 5 years Economic life of property, 6 years Implicit interest rate, 7% Annual lease payment due on December 31, $13,200   The equipment reverts back to the lessor at the end of the lease term. How much is recorded as the lease liability on the lease inception date?   Select one: a. $66,000 b. $56,000 c. $57,911 d. $54,123

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The following information relates to an equipment lease with an inception date of January 1:

  • Fair value of equipment at lease inception, $56,000
  • Lease term, 5 years
  • Economic life of property, 6 years
  • Implicit interest rate, 7%
  • Annual lease payment due on December 31, $13,200

 

The equipment reverts back to the lessor at the end of the lease term.

How much is recorded as the lease liability on the lease inception date?

 

Select one:
a. $66,000
b. $56,000
c. $57,911
d. $54,123
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