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Capital Leases

are for the purchase of fixed assets (machinery/equipment) and these assets are shown on the company’s balance sheet and represent a fixed debt. If the lease is a capital lease, the debt should be shown as a Note Payable.

Updated on
September 9, 2022
Published on
June 20, 2018
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