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For leases generally exceeding one year the applicable accounting rules dictate that the lessee account for a leased asset as though it has been purchased. The lessee records the leased right as an item of property, plant, and equipment, which is then depreciated over its useful life to the lessee.

The lessee records the leased right as an item of property, plant, and equipment, which is then depreciated over its useful life to the lessee. The lessee must also record a liability reflecting the obligation to make continuing payments under the lease agreement, similar to the accounting for a note payable.

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Typical interest rates for equipment leases range from 7% to 16%. Down payments usually start at 5%, but there are many no-down payment options available. If you lease a $50,000 piece of equipment, a 12-month lease may run you between $4,000 to $5,000 per month.

The lessor reports the lease as a leased asset on the balance sheet and individual lease payments as income on the income and cash flow statements. The lessee reports the lease as both an asset and a liability on the balance sheet due to their stake as a potential owner of the asset and their required payment.

Every equipment lease should include the following fundamental contract elements: Lessor: The equipment owner who will be renting out the equipment. Lessee: The renter who will be paying for the privilege to use the gear. Term: The length of time the lessee will lease the equipment.