Question

An operating lease has unequal payments over the lease term. During the first year, the payment is $14,000; total payments over the five-year lease term are $120,000. Based on the present value of the total lease payments and the implicit interest rate, interest expense incurred during the first year is $6,000. Amortization of the right-to-use asset for year 1 should be:

Answer 1

Answer: $8000

Explanation:

Amortization refers to the practice whereby the cost of an intangible asset is spread over the useful life of the asset. Amortization is used to lower the book value of an intangible asset or loan over a particular period of time.

Based on the information given in the question, the amortization of the right-to-use asset for year 1 should be:

= Installment - Interest

= $14000 - $6000

= $8000