Joe Genius of ABC Corporation Is Considering Whether to Engage

question 1

Multiple Choice

Joe Genius of ABC Corporation is considering whether to engage in a financial lease or to purchase a large capital asset.If Joe purchases the asset,he will use debt financing.Which of the following accurately describes the similarities in the tax treatment of leasing and purchasing with debt?

• A)Both methods allow for deductions which reduces taxable income.
• B)The after-tax net present value of the two methods will usually be identical.
• C)The timing of cash payments and tax savings is the same under both alternatives.
• D)Capital cost allowance is always expensed for both alternatives.

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