Presented Below Are Three Different Aircraft Lease Transactions That Occurred

question 17

Essay

Presented below are three different aircraft lease transactions that occurred for Western Airways in 2017. All the leases start on January 1, 2017. In no case does Western receive title to the aircraft during or at the end of the lease period; nor is there a bargain purchase option. Instructions
(a) Which of the above leases are operating leases and which are finance leases? Explain your answer.
(b) How should the lease transaction with Utah Insurance be recorded in 2017?
(c) How should the lease transaction with Laine Leasing be recorded in 2017?

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Definitions:

Profitability

The ability of a company to generate earnings above its costs and expenses over time.

Margin of Safety

The difference between actual or projected sales and the break-even point; measures the risk of not covering fixed costs.

Liabilities to Stockholders' Equity

A ratio that measures the amount of liabilities a company has compared to its shareholders' equity.

Asset Turnover Ratio

A financial metric that measures the efficiency of a company in using its assets to generate sales or revenue; it is calculated by dividing net sales by average total assets.