Book excerpt: Equipment Leasing is a practical reference for financial managers who need background information, and an understanding of how leasing can be utilized as a cost-effective means of equipment financing-especially under the new tax law in the United States. It explores various types of leases, including single investor leases, leveraged leases, tax requirements for true leases' and lease-buy economic analysis. This invaluable resource includes the background and basics of equipment leasing, history of leasing, synthetic leases, financial reporting of lease transactions by lessees, operating a leasing company, and much more.