Oscar is a newly hired controller for Able Corporation, a nonprofit manufacturing firm. All of Ables buildings
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Oscar is a newly hired controller for Able Corporation, a nonprofit manufacturing firm. All of Able’s buildings are owned by the controlling shareholders and leased to the company on a yearly basis to maximize tax benefits. Oscar feels that it should be treated as a capital lease that would not give the company a tax advantage. Collin, the CEO, explains to Oscar that if they do this it would jeopardize a much-needed loan. Oscar should:
- Report the lease as Collin requests.
- Insist the lease be capitalized.
- Report the lease as an operating lease but hint to the auditors that it is not.
- Report the lease as an operating lease but convince the auditors that it should be capitalized.
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