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This study is mainly based on the FAS no. 13 to explain the accounting for leveraged leases. Due to the large amount of capital involved, the lessor tends to rely on external financing for funds to acquire the asset leased to the lessee. Thus, there are three parties involved in this types of leases. In addition, the transactions can be structured so that the lessor retains the tax advantages, including the investment tax credit and depreciation deductions. Therefore, the lease creates an unusual cash flows pattern which is different from the direct financing or sales-type leases. Although IASB did not specify the leveraged leases, the FAS 13 requirements can provide more relevant and reliable information on economic performance and risk exposures for Taiwanese leasing firms operating in Chinese Mainland where the capital provider, usually their parent commercial banks, do not migrate to China as well.
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