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substance over form, and legal form

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  • June 4, 2011 at 11:56 pm #48925
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    plz explain with an example what is difference b/w substance and legal form of a transaction????

    June 5, 2011 at 8:24 pm #82985
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    a finance lease – the commercial reality is that it’s our asset. But legally, title remains with the lessor

    August 2, 2011 at 10:58 am #82986
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    hi. my company bought mezzanine flooring and leased it for 4 years. how do i treat this in my books?

    October 27, 2011 at 12:06 pm #82987
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    Is it a finance lease or an operating lease? Answer that question, and the accounting entries are then as per the course notes

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