How to record sale and leaseback transaction
Records the sale of an asset and the subsequent leaseback as a seller-lessee, recognizing the gain only on the rights transferred.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | Asset | 1,000,000.00 | - |
| Right-of-Use Asset | Asset | 240,000.00 | - |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | Asset | - | 800,000.00 |
| Lease Liability | Liability | - | 300,000.00 |
| Gain on Sale and Leaseback | Revenue | - | 140,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Under IFRS 16, the seller-lessee measures the ROU asset at the proportion of the previous carrying amount that relates to the rights retained. The gain recognized is limited to the rights transferred to the buyer-lessor.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Requires manual calculation of the ROU asset proportion based on the present value of lease payments vs fair value.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Verification of fair value vs sale price to identify potential financing components.
📄 Required Documentation
Sales agreement, lease contract, and fair value appraisal of the asset.
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