Assume that it is appropriate to recognize the aggregate benefit of the incentives on a…

Operating leases in the lessee"s financial statements

Entity E leases a machine under an operating lease from lessor F. The lease term, which begins on Jan 01, 01, is three years. F provides an incentive for E to enter into the lease by granting three rent-free months at the beginning of the lease term. After the rent-free period of time, the monthly lease payments, which are payable at the end of each month, are CU 1 per month.

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Prepare any necessary entries in E"s financial statements as at Dec 31 for the years 01–03. Assume that it is appropriate to recognize the aggregate benefit of the incentives on a straight-line basis (SIC 15.5).