In 2012, Kirby Made Two Adjustments to Its Available for Sale

question 147

Essay

In 2012, Kirby made two adjustments to its available for sale investments.
Required:
Briefly explain the adjustments and why they occurred.

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Definitions:

Bargain Purchase Option

An option in a lease agreement that allows the lessee to purchase the leased asset at a price significantly below its fair market value at the end of the lease term.

Capital Lease Obligation

A financial commitment that a lessee must recognize on their balance sheet for a lease considered a purchase of an asset rather than a rental, due to its terms meeting certain criteria.

Initial Direct Costs

Expenses that are directly associated with acquiring or originating a loan or insurance contract, or other financial instruments, that are recognized at the inception of the contract.

Operating Lease

An Operating Lease is a lease agreement that allows for the use of an asset but does not convey rights of ownership of the asset.