touse lease asset is an intangible capital asset. The asset represents the right to use an underlying asset identified in a lease contract, as specified for a period of time.
Leased Asset on the Balance Sheet: The value of the leased asset is recorded as a fixed asset on the balance sheet. The amount recorded is generally the present value of the minimum lease payments or the fair market value of the leased asset, whichever is lower.
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A lease agreement is a contract between two parties, the lessor and the lessee. The lessor is the legal owner of the asset, the lessee obtains the right to use the asset in return for rental payments.
The lessor is the owner of the asset in the lease agreement.
A finance lease transfers the asset and any risk or return to the lessee. This means that ownership is transferred in a financial lease to the entity that leases the asset. In an operating lease, the ownership remains with the lessor, the entity that leased the asset to the lessee.
The right-of-use asset represents a lessee's right to use a leased asset. It's recognized on the balance sheet alongside a corresponding lease liability. Initially measured at the present value of lease payments, it's then depreciated over the lease term, impacting financial statements.