Lessee's Analysis

Involves determining whether leasing an asset is less costly than buying the asset.  The lessee will compare the present value cost of leasing the asset with the present value cost of purchasing the asset (assuming the funds to purchase the asset are obtained through a loan).  If the present value cost of the lease is less than the present value cost of purchasing, the asset should be leased.  The lessee can also analyze the lease using the IRR approach or the equivalent loan method.