A stoa (/ËstoÊÉ/; plural, stoas, stoai, or stoae /ËstoÊ.iË/), in ancient Greek architecture, is a covered walkway or portico, commonly for public use. Early stoas were open at the entrance with columns, usually of the Doric order, lining the side of the building; they created a safe, enveloping, protective atmosphere.
BREAKING DOWN 'Capitalized Lease Method'. When a lease is capitalized, the lessee creates an asset account for the leased item, and the asset value on the balance sheet is the lesser of fair market value or the present value of the lease payments. The lessee also posts a lease obligation in the liability section of the balance sheet for the same dollar amount as the asset.
1 The Capitalized Cost: The amount the car is sold to the leasing company (less cap reduction payment) 2  The Money Factor: Analogous to the interest rate on a loan. 3  The Residual Value: The projected value of the vehicle at the end of the lease.  The number of months: length of the lease.