In: Accounting
Markus Computer Company manufactures and sells or leases various
types of computer equipment. On 1/1/20, Markus leased a complete
computer system to Bellis Enterprises. Data relating to the lease
follow:
Cost of equipment to
Markus
$72,000
Fair market value of equipment at
1/1/20
$95,000
Useful life of
equipment
8 years
Lease term
5
years
Residual value at the end of the
lease
(guaranteed by Bellis)
$12,000
Residual value expected by
Bellis
$9,000
Implicit and incremental interest
rates
8%
Initial direct costs incurred by
Bellis in negotiation
$2,000
Both the lessor and lessee use straight-line depreciation and have
accounting periods that end on 12/31.
Required:
a. Calculate the yearly payment that
Markus will charge Bellis under this lease agreement if payments
are made on 1/1 of each year, beginning 1/1/20.
b. Prepare all journal entries that would be made by Markus
(lessor) during 2020 and 2021 relating to this lease.
c. Prepare all journal entries that would be made by Bellis
(lessee) during 2020 and 2021 relating to this lease.
d. Prepare the journal entries made by both Markus and Bellis with
respect to the lease termination if the actual residual value
of the computer equipment is $10,000.