申論題內容
二、Cleveland Group leased a new crane to Abriendo Construction under a 5-year, non-cancelable contract
starting January 1, 2019. Terms of the lease require payments of $48,555 each January 1, starting January 1,
2019. The crane has an estimated life of 7 years, a fair value of $240,000, and a cost to Cleveland of
$240,000. The estimated fair value of the crane is expected to be $45,000 (unguaranteed) at the end of the
lease term. No bargain purchase or renewal options are included in the contract, and it is not a specialized
asset. Both Cleveland and Abriendo adjust and close books annually at December 31. Collectibility of the
lease payments is probable. Abriendo’s incremental borrowing rate is 8%, and Cleveland’s implicit interest
rate of 8% is known to Abriendo.
Instructions (20%)
a. Prepare all the entries related to the lease contract and leased asset for the year 2019 for the lessee and
lessor, assuming Abriendo uses straight-line amortization for all similar leased assets, and Cleveland
depreciates the asset on a straight-line basis with a residual value of $15,000.
b. How should be presented in the statement of financial position, the income statement, and the related
notes of both the lessee and the lessor at December 31, 2019.