15th Edition

ISBN: 9781337912020

Author: Carl Warren, Ph.d. Cma William B. Tayler

Publisher: South-Western College Pub

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Leasing is a contractual arrangement in which someone (a lessee) pays the owner (or lessor) of a building, land, vehicle, or other asset for the use of that asset. The lease is the agreement between lessee and lessor.

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Chapter 11, Problem 1E

Differential analysis for a lease or sell decision

Burlington Construction Company is considering selling excess machinery with a book value of $115,000 (original cost of $275,000 less accumulated depreciation of $160,000) for $90,000, less a 6% brokerage commission. Alternatively, the machinery can be leased for a total of $100,000, for four years, after which it is expected to have no residual value. During the period of the lease, Burlington Construction Company’s costs of repairs, insurance, and property tax expenses are expected to be $9,000.

a. Prepare a differential analysis dated January 15 to determine whether Burlington Construction Company should lease (Alternative 1) or sell (Alternative 2) the machinery.
b. On the basis of the data presented, would it be advisable to lease or sell the machinery? Explain.

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