Determining account for the sale and leaseback


Problem:

On December 31, 2014, Lane, Inc., sold equipment to Noll and simultaneously leased it back for 12 years. Pertinent information at this date is as follows:

Sales price                                                    $480,000
Carrying amount                                           $360,000
Estimated remaining economic life                  15 years

Required:

1. At December 31, 2014, should Lane report a gain from the sale of the equipment?

2. If not, how should it account for the sale and leaseback?

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