15–102 Intermediate Accounting, 8/e
Problem 15-9 (continued)
(a) by Western Soya Co. (the lessee)
Since at least one criterion is met, this is a capital lease to the lessee. Western
(b) by Rhone-Metro (the lessor)
Since the fair value exceeds the lessor’s book value, the equipment is being “sold”
at a profit, making this a sales-type lease:
Fair value $365,760
Requirement 3
December 31, 2016
Western Soya Co. (Lessee)
Leased equipment (calculated above) …………………………... 348,685
Lease payable (calculated above) ……………………………… 348,685
Rhone-Metro (Lessor)
Lease receivable (fair value)………………………………………. 365,760