Question

Assume that IBM leased equipment that was carried at a cost of $120,000 to Swander Company. The term of the lease is 6 years beginning December 31, 2019, with equal rental payments of $30,044 beginning December 31, 2019. The fair value of the equipment at commencement of the lease is $150,001. The equipment has a useful life of 6 years with no salvage value. The lease has an implicit interest rate of 8%, no bargain purchase option, and no transfer of title. Collectibility of lease payments for IBM is probable. Assume the sales-type lease was recorded at a present value of $150,001.
Prepare IBM’s December 31, 2016, journal entries at commencement of the lease.
December 31, 2016:
Account Name Debit Credit
December 31, 2016
Account Name Debit Credit

Answer 1

Answer:

Date           Account titles and Explanation     Debit          Credit

Dec 31, 19   Lease receivables                        $150,001

                   Cost of goods sold                       $120,000

                            Sales                                                           $150,001

                             Equipment                                                 $120,000

                    (To record the lease)

Dec 31, 19   Cash                                                $30,044

                              Lease receivables                                     $30,044

                   (To record the receipt of lease installment)