In this dissertation, the researcher investigates (1) the differences between ordinary accounting standards and business taxation in the Kingdom of Thailand (Thailand) and those specifically characteristic of the leasing business. Furthermore , the researcher identifies (2) factors that have affected accounting and taxation in the leasing businesses such that they remain small scale businesses with laggard growth rates, thereby concomitantly affecting the overall economic development of the leasing business. Finally, the researcher constructs (3) a model for leasing business accounting and taxation practices and conditions in accordance with which these businesses would accrue benefits by virtue of being in closer congruence with ordinary accounting and taxation practices and conditions in Thailand.
In carrying out this investigation, the researcher utilized three research methodologies , viz.,
documentary, qualitative, and quantitative research methodologies.
In conducting documentary research, the researcher studied pertinent textbooks, the Revenue Code, the Civil and Commercial Code. In addition, both local and foreign research investigations were studied.
In carrying out qualitative research, the researcher organized a focus group with ten volunteers in addition to interviewing six key informants.
In respect to quantitative research , the researcher surveyed nineteen companies in order to collect pertinent data.
Findings are as follows: