On January 1, year 9 SaniTruck, Inc. leases two specialized materials cleanup trucks with a fair value of $79,205 from TruxCo., a financing intermediary, for a lease term of 7 years. TruxCo. includes an ongoing maintenance contract, charged at $3,000 per year, as part of the lease payments of $20,000 per year, payable on January 1 each year starting in year 9. Also included in the payments is legally required hazard insurance of $1,500 per year. Assuming that SaniTruck wishes to minimize the amount of lease payable recorded, at what amount should SaniTruck initially record a right-of-use asset at the beginning of the lease

The $86,870 is correctanswer.

Explanation:

Annual payments for finance lease = 20000-3000 = $17000

Annual payments17000

X Present value factor of annuity due (12%)5.11

Right- of-use asset          = 17000 * 5.11=  86870

$86,870 is correct

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empathy gaps: overlooking how you might feel in a different situation can result in unnecessary purchases, such as overbuying when shopping for food on an empty stomach.

optimism and overconfidence: wearing rose-tinted glasses and having unrealistic expectations about the future can affect money management and leave you unprepared for a change in circumstance.

instant gratification: seeking instant gratification drives impulsive spending and can undermine long-term planning and savings.

harmful habits: automatic or mindless behaviour can amplify a poor financial decision as it becomes a recurring event.

social norms: we are heavily influenced by the actions of others; while this can be in certain circumstances, it also contributes to the pressure to keep up with the joneses through conspicuous consumption.

disadvantages of leasing a vehicle: no vehicle equity and mileage limitations

disadvantages of purchasing a vehicle: large down payment and vehicle depreciation

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