Bubble Co leased a machine from Balloon Co for 5 years commencing on 1 January 20X1. Bubble Co is required to make annual payments of $500, however as an incentive, Balloon Co has provided an initial six month rent free period. Balloon Co classifies the lease as an operating lease. What lease income should Balloon Co recognise in the year ended 31 December 20X1? $500
$450
$250
$600
Annual lease payments = $500
Lease period = 5 years
As an incentive, Balloon Co has provided an initial six month rent free period.
Hence, for the first year, lease payment will be made for 6 months only.
Lease payment for first year = 500 x 1/2
= $250
Lease payment for remaining four years = Annual lease payments x 4
= 500 x 4
= $2,000
Total lease payments for 5 years = Lease payment for first year + Lease payment for remaining four years
= 250 + 2,000
= $2,250
Lease income per year = Total lease payments for 5 years/5
= 2,250/5
= $450
Balloon Co should recognise lease income in the year ended 31 December 20X1 = $450
Second option is correct.
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