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A lease is classified as a finance (capital) lease when:

A It is short-term only
B It transfers substantially all risks and rewards of ownership (ownership transfer, bargain purchase, etc.)
C Monthly payments are low
D The asset depreciates quickly

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Finance lease criteria: ownership transfer, bargain purchase option, lease term ≥ major part of economic life, PV of payments ≥ substantially all fair value.

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