The objective of Off-Balance Sheet Activities is to gain insights into, and propose meaningful solutions to, those issues raised by the current proliferation of off-balance sheet transactions. The book has its origins in a New York University conference that focused on this topic. Jointly undertaken by the Vincent C. Ross Institute of Accounting Research and New York University's Salomon Center for the study of Financial Institutions at the Stern School of Business, the conference brought together academic researchers and practitioners in the field of accounting and finance to address the issues with the broad-mindedness requisite of a group whose approaches to solutions are as different from each other as their respectively theoretical and applied approaches to the disciplines of finance and accounting. The essays are divided into two sections. The first covers issues surrounding OBS activities and banking and begins with a brief introduction that places the essays into context. OBS activities and the underinvestment problem, whether loan sales are really OBS, and money demand and OBS liquidity are examined in detail. Section two, which also begins with a brief introduction, focuses on issues of securitized assets and financing. A report on recognition and measurement issues in accounting for securitized assets is followed by three separate discussion essays. Other subjects covered include contract theoretic analysis of OBS financing, the use of OBS financing to circumvent financial covenant restrictions, and debt contracting and financial contracting. The latter two contributions are also followed by discussion essays. This unique collection of papers will prove to be an interesting and valuable tool for accounting and finance professionals as well as for academics involved in these fields. It will also be an important addition to public, college, and university libraries.

The problem considered in this thesis is whether or not long term leases should be capitalized for balance sheet disclosure at the discounted value of the future rental payments under the lease. A deductive approach was employed wherein the concepts and definitions of the capitalization method were discussed. It was gen erally concluded that all long-term, noncancellable leases should be shown in this manner, since the lessee receives the potential services embodied in the asset while incurring a definite obligation to pay for this right, in the same manner as any other financing arrangement. The empirical evidence, as provided by two mail questionnaires, did not support the complete capitalization of all long-term, noncan cellable leases, but did indicate that capitalization would be an acceptable method of disclosing those leases which were in substance purchases of the property. As well, a more complete and consistent application of the disclosure criteria for long-term lease footnotes was requested by the respondents. The principal recommendation of the study is that those leases which provide, in effect, for the installment purchase of the property should be capitalized at present value of the future lease payments, and disclosed among the fixed assets of the entity. The obligation under the lease should also be disclosed as a long-term liability, together with proper details explaining the nature of the arrangement.

The text and images in this book are in grayscale. A hardback color version is available. Search for ISBN 9781680922929. Principles of Accounting is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of a two-semester accounting course that covers the fundamentals of financial and managerial accounting. This book is specifically designed to appeal to both accounting and non-accounting majors, exposing students to the core concepts of accounting in familiar ways to build a strong foundation that can be applied across business fields. Each chapter opens with a relatable real-life scenario for today's college student. Thoughtfully designed examples are presented throughout each chapter, allowing students to build on emerging accounting knowledge. Concepts are further reinforced through applicable connections to more detailed business processes. Students are immersed in the "why" as well as the "how" aspects of accounting in order to reinforce concepts and promote comprehension over rote memorization.