A lease versus purchase analysis should compare the cost of leasing to the cost of owning, assuming that the asset purchased Oa. is financed with debt whose maturity matches the term of the lease. Ob. is financed with short-term debt. Oc. is financed with a mix of debt and equity based on the firm's target capital structure, i.e., at the WACC. Od. is financed with retained earnings. Oe. is financed with long-term debt.

A lease versus purchase analysis should compare the cost of leasing to the cost of owning, assuming that the asset purchased Oa. is financed with debt whose maturity matches the term of the lease. Ob. is financed with short-term debt. Oc. is financed with a mix of debt and equity based on the firm's target capital structure, i.e., at the WACC. Od. is financed with retained earnings. Oe. is financed with long-term debt.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

Publisher:Libby

Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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