Problem
Mallard Company rents a warehouse on a month-to-month basis for the storage of its excess inventory. The company periodically must rent space whenever its production greatly exceeds actual sales. For several years, the company executives have discussed building their own storage facility, but this enthusiasm wavers when sales increase sufficiently to absorb excess inventory. What is the nature of this type of lease arrangement, and what accounting treatment should be accorded it, in your view?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.