On January 1, 2024, Taco King leased retail space from Fogelman Properties. The 10-year finance lease requires quarterly variable lease payments equal to 3% of Taco Kings sales revenue, with a quarterly sales minimum of $460,000. Payments at the beginning of each quarter are based on previous quarter sales. During the previous five-year period, Taco King has generated quarterly sales of over $680,000. Fogelmans interest rate, known by Taco King, was 4%.

Note: Use tables, Excel, or a financial calculator. (FV of $1, PV of $1, FVA of $1, PVA of $1, FVAD of $1 and PVAD of $1)

Required:

1. Prepare the journal entries for Taco King at the beginning of the lease on January 1, 2024.

2. Prepare the journal entries for Taco King on April 1, 2024. First quarter sales were $690,000. Amortization is recorded quarterly.