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Basic Question 1 of 15

According to U.S. GAAP, a lease may be classified by a lessor as a(n) ______.

A. operating lease or a sales-type lease
B. operating lease or a direct financing lease
C. operating lease, direct financing lease, or a sales-type lease

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kalps 1. Classify as operating or capital lease 2. Then if capital then it is classified as a sales-type or direct financing lease
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Learning Outcome Statements

explain the financial reporting of leases from the perspectives of lessors and lessees

CFA® 2025 Level I Curriculum, Volume 2, Module 8.