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Tower Site Rent — Cash Lease Payment
Recording the actual monthly cash payment for a tower site lease under IFRS 16.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lease Liability — Tower (Principal Reduction) | Liability (-) | 2,550.00 | - |
| Interest Expense — Tower Lease (Already Accrued) | Liability (-) | 450.00 | - |
| Cash / Bank | Asset (-) | - | 3,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Under IFRS 16, the cash lease payment splits between reducing the lease liability (principal) and settling the interest accrual. The P&L impact comes from depreciation of the ROU asset and interest on the lease liability — not the cash payment.
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