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Can you explain lease standards and provide example journal entries? Please address the main lessee differences between ASC 842 and IFRS 16, distinguish operating and finance leases under U.S. GAAP, and use the illustrative data below to record commencement and first-year entries. Assume the lease is not short-term, contains no purchase option, and has no initial direct costs.
| Input | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual lease payment | $120,000 |
| Lease term | 5 years |
| Annual discount rate | 6% |
| Payment timing | Year-end |
| ASC 842 classification | Operating lease |
Explain the accounting treatment and show the calculations supporting the journal entries.