Question

Natick Industries leased high-tech instruments from Framingham Leasing on January 1, 2021. Natick has the option to renew the lease at the end of two years for an additional three years. Natick is subject to a $45,000 penalty after two years if it fails to renew the lease. Framingham Leasing purchased the equipment from Waltham Machines at a cost of $250,177.
Related Information:
Lease term 2 years (8 quarterly periods)
Lease renewal option for an additional 3 years (12 quarterly periods)
Quarterly lease payments $11,000 at Jan. 1, 2021, and at Mar.
31, June 30, Sept. 30, and Dec. 31
thereafter
Economic life of asset 5 years
Interest rate charged by the lessor. 4%
Required:
Prepare appropriate entries for Natick Industries from the beginning of the lease through March 31, 2021. Appropriate adjusting entries are made quarterly.

Answer 1

Answer:

1-Jan-21

Dr Right- of-use asset $250,177

Cr Lease payable $250,177

1-Jan-21

Dr Lease payable $11,000

Cr Cash $11,000

31-Mar-21

Dr Interest expense $2,392

Dr Lease payable $8,608

Cr Cash $11,000

31-Mar-21

Dr Amortization expense $12,509

Cr Right-of-use asset $12,509

Explanation:

Preparation of the appropriate entries for Natick Industries from the beginning of the lease through March 31, 2021.

Journa Entry- Lease-Natick Industries

1-Jan-21

Dr Right- of-use asset

($11,000 * PVAF at 1%for 0-20)

($11000*22.74336) $250,177

Cr Lease payable $250,177

(To Record Lease at Inception)

1-Jan-21

Dr Lease payable $11,000

Cr Cash $11,000

(To Record First Lease Payment made)

31-Mar-21

Dr Interest expense

[($250,177 - 11000 )*1%] $2,392

Dr Lease payable $8,608

($11,000-$2,392)

Cr Cash $11,000

(To Record Second Lease Payment made)

31-Mar-21

Dr Amortization expense

($250,177/ 20) $12,509

Cr Right-of-use asset $12,509

(To Record Amortisation Expense)