Asked by Alondra Cardenas on Jun 30, 2024

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The lessee has substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership in a(n)

A) apartment lease.
B) capital lease.
C) operating lease.
D) operating lease and a capital lease.

Capital Lease

A lease agreement in which the lessee essentially acquires all the risks and rewards of ownership, akin to a financial purchase.

Operating Lease

A leasing agreement for the use of an asset, where the lessee does not assume the risk of ownership.

Benefits and Risks

An assessment of the positive outcomes (benefits) and potential negative outcomes (risks) associated with a decision or action.

  • Comprehend the approach to and effects of leases within the realm of financial accounting.
  • Identify the criteria for distinguishing a lease as a capital lease or an operating lease.
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Nando Salinas

Jul 07, 2024

Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A capital lease transfers substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership to the lessee, whereas an operating lease retains most of these benefits and risks with the lessor. An apartment lease is typically an operating lease, and the lessee generally does not have the benefits and risks of ownership. Therefore, the correct answer is B, capital lease. Option D is incorrect because the two types of leases have opposite characteristics in terms of benefits and risks of ownership.