
With respect to an operating lease, which of the following statements is true?
Select ONE answer:
- It is only possible to cancel the agreement during the term at significant cost
- With this type of agreement, a company sells assets to a finance house and the finance house receives regular payments while the company uses the asset
- It is a short-term lease that can easily be cancelled
- It is a contract for a specified term, normally equal to the expected asset life
Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:
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This multiple-choice question is suitable for Accounting KS5 classes.
The answer is 3
- Not correct
- Not correct
- Correct == > An operating lease is a short-term contract which may not last for the full life of the asset. The lessor owns the asset. The other options are all common features of finance leases.
- Not correct

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