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title: When To Use Operating vs. Capital Lease Accounting
description: When To Use Operating vs. Capital Lease Accounting with Chad Martin CPA.
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# When To Use Operating vs. Capital Lease Accounting

***Eyo Toe | June 22, 2021***

Chad Martin, CPA, explains the reasoning behind when to use capital lease accounting vs. operating lease accounting.

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