On January 1 of the Current Year, Jenkins Company Signed

question 60

Multiple Choice

On January 1 of the current year, Jenkins Company signed a 6-year lease for equipment having a 9-year economic life. The present value of the monthly lease payments equaled 75% of the fair value of the equipment. No bargain purchase option or transfer of title was included. How will this lease be reflected on Jenkins' current year income statement?

• A) Rent expense equal to the current year lease payments.
• B) Rent expense equal to the current year lease payments less interest expense.
• C) Interest expense and depreciation expense.
• D) Lease amortization equal to one-sixth of the equipment's fair value.

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