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Initial Recognition: Finance Lease (Lessor)

Recording the removal of an asset and the recognition of a lease receivable when leasing out equipment.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Lease ReceivableAsset (+)50,000.00-
Equipment (for Lease)Asset (-)-45,000.00
Gain on Lease ArrangementRevenue (+)-5,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

If a company (Lessor) transfers all risks/rewards of an asset to a tenant, they remove the asset from their books and replace it with a receivable for the future payments.

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