Reference no: EM13151249
On January 1, 2011, Larsen Corporation sold a machine to Parson Corporation and simultaneously leased it back for ten years. The following information is available regarding the lease:
Estimated remaining useful life at December 31, 2010
10 years Sales price
$90,000 Carrying value at December 31, 2010
$52,500 Annual rental under leaseback
$14,600 Interest rate implicit in the lease
10% Present value of the lease rentals
$ 89,711
($14,600 for 10 years at 10%)
How much profit should Larsen recognize on January 1, 2011, on the sale of the machine?
A) $0.
B) $37,211
C) $90,000
D) $37,500