When a Finance Lease Is First Recorded at the Beginning

question 157

Multiple Choice

When a finance lease is first recorded at the beginning of the lease, the lessee typically debits:

• A) Right-of-use asset.
• B) Rent expense.
• C) Lease expense.
• D) Lease receivable.

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