Which of the Following Statements Concerning Leases Is True

question 180

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning leases is true?

• A) Capital leases are favored by lessees.
• B) The appearance of the account Leased Asset on the balance sheet signifies an operating lease.
• C) The portion of a lease liability expected to be paid in the next year is reported as a current liability.
• D) Present value is irrelevant in accounting for leases.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings Appropriation

Portions of retained earnings that are set aside for specific purposes, such as future expansion or debt repayment, indicating they are not available for dividend distribution.

Board of Directors

A group of individuals elected by shareholders to oversee the management and make major decisions for a corporation.

Prior Period Adjustment

Correction made in the current year of a mistake made in previous years. The adjustment is updated on the statement of retained earnings.

Depreciation Expense

The systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, representing how much of the asset's value has been used up.