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                             AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V













                  American Income Partners V-A Limited Partnership

                  Annual Report to the Partners, December 31, 1997


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                  AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                       INDEX TO ANNUAL REPORT TO THE PARTNERS

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SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA                                                        2

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS                                          3-7

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

Report of Independent Auditors                                                 8

Statement of Financial Position
at December 31, 1997 and 1996                                                  9

Statement of Operations
for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995                          10

Statement of Changes in Partners' Capital
for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995                          11

Statement of Cash Flows
for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995                          12

Notes to the Financial Statements                                          13-21

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Schedule of Excess (Deficiency) of Total Cash
Generated to Cost of Equipment Disposed                                       22

Statement of Cash and Distributable Cash
From Operations, Sales and Refinancings                                       23

Schedule of Costs Reimbursed to the General
Partner and its Affiliates as Required by
Section 10.4 of the Amended and Restated
Agreement and Certificate of Limited Partnership                              24
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                              SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

     The following data should be read in conjunction with Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the
financial statements.

     For each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 1997:

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          Summary of
          Operations                       1997               1996              1995               1994              1993
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Lease revenue                         $    1,626,206     $   3,616,524     $    3,993,645     $   6,528,735     $    7,108,672

Net income (loss) before
    extraordinary item                $      698,307     $   2,922,308     $      974,602     $     782,396     $   (3,932,716)

     Extraordinary item                           --                --                 --                --            417,451
                                      --------------     -------------     --------------     -------------     --------------

Net income (loss)                     $      698,307     $   2,922,308     $      974,602     $     782,396     $   (3,515,265)

Per Unit:
     Net income (loss) before
     extraordinary item               $         0.48     $        2.01     $         0.67     $        0.54     $       (2.71)

     Extraordinary item                           --                --                 --                --              0.29
                                      --------------     -------------     --------------     -------------     -------------

     Net income (loss)                $         0.48     $        2.01     $         0.67     $        0.54     $       (2.42)

     Cash distributions               $         0.47     $        4.18     $         2.00     $        2.94     $        3.25

      Financial Position
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Total assets                          $    3,794,549     $   4,266,781     $    9,980,073     $  14,457,077     $   21,676,535

Total long-term obligations           $           --     $     144,594     $    2,231,365     $   4,725,690     $    7,793,200

Partners' capital                     $    3,621,873     $   3,792,601     $    6,952,468     $   8,884,521     $   12,371,274
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                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                  FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

             Year ended December 31, 1997 compared to the year ended
             December 31, 1996 and the year ended December 31, 1996
                  compared to the year ended December 31, 1995

     Certain statements in this annual report of American Income Partners V-A
Limited Partnership (the "Partnership") that are not historical fact constitute
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are subject to a variety of risks and
uncertainties. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking
statements made herein. These factors include, but are not limited to, the
outcome of the Class Action Lawsuit described in Note 7 to the accompanying
financial statements and the ability of Equis Financial Group Limited
Partnership (formerly American Finance Group), a Massachusetts limited
partnership ("EFG"), to collect all rents due under the attendant lease
agreements and successfully remarket the Partnership's equipment upon the
expiration of such leases.

     The Year 2000 Issue is the result of computer programs being written using
two digits rather than four digits to define the applicable year. EFG's computer
programs were designed and written using four digits to define the applicable
year. As a result, EFG does not anticipate system failure or miscalculations
causing disruptions of operations. Based on recent assessments, EFG determined
that minimal modification of software is required so that its network operating
system will function properly with respect to dates in the year 2000 and
thereafter. EFG believes that with these modifications to the existing operating
system, the Year 2000 Issue will not pose significant operational problems for
its computer systems. EFG will utilize internal resources to upgrade software
for Year 2000 modifications and anticipates completing the Year 2000 project by
December 31, 1998, which is prior to any anticipated impact on its operating
system. The total cost of the Year 2000 project is expected to be insignificant
and have no effect on the results of operations of the Partnership.

OVERVIEW

     The Partnership was organized in 1989 as a direct-participation equipment
leasing program to acquire a diversified portfolio of capital equipment subject
to lease agreements with third parties. The value of the Partnership's equipment
portfolio decreases over time due to depreciation resulting from age and usage
of the equipment, as well as technological changes and other market factors. In
addition, the Partnership does not replace equipment as it is sold; therefore,
its aggregate investment value in equipment declines from asset disposals
occurring in the normal course. The Partnership's stated investment objectives
and policies contemplated that the Partnership would wind-up its operations
within approximately seven years of its inception. Presently, the Partnership is
a Nominal Defendant in a Class Action Lawsuit. The outcome of the Class Action
Lawsuit could alter the nature of the Partnership's organization and its future
business operations. See Note 7 to the accompanying financial statements.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     For the year ended December 31, 1997, the Partnership recognized lease
revenue of $1,626,206 compared to $3,616,524 and $3,993,645 for the years ended
December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively. The overall decrease in lease revenue
between 1995 and 1997 was expected and resulted principally from lease term
expirations and the sale of equipment. The significant decrease in lease revenue
from 1996 to 1997 resulted principally from the Partnership's sale of its
interest in two Boeing 727-Advanced aircraft, a vessel and certain railroad
equipment in 1996 (see discussions below). Partially offsetting this decrease
was the receipt in 1997 of prepaid contractual rental obligations of $991,703
associated with the exchange of the Partnership's interest in a second vessel
during 1997 (see discussion below). Lease revenue for the year ended December
31, 1996 also included the receipt of $846,649 of lease termination rents
received in connection with the sale of the Partnership's interest in the two
aircraft in 1996.

     Interest income for the year ended December 31, 1997 was $131,575 compared
to $133,238 and $127,593 for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1995,
respectively. Interest income is typically generated from


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temporary investment of rental receipts and equipment sale proceeds in
short-term instruments. Interest income in 1997 included $15,215 earned on a
note receivable from Semele Group, Inc. (formerly Banyan Strategic Land Fund II)
("Semele") (see Note 4 to the financial statements herein). The amount of future
interest income is expected to fluctuate in relation to prevailing interest
rates, the collection of lease revenue and the proceeds from equipment sales.

     The Partnership's equipment portfolio includes certain assets in which the
Partnership holds a proportionate ownership interest. In such cases, the
remaining interests are owned by an affiliated equipment leasing program
sponsored by EFG. Proportionate equipment ownership enables the Partnership to
further diversify its equipment portfolio by participating in the ownership of
selected assets, thereby reducing the general levels of risk which could result
from a concentration in any single equipment type, industry or lessee. The
Partnership and each affiliate individually report, in proportion to their
respective ownership interests, their respective shares of assets, liabilities,
revenues, and expenses associated with the equipment.

     In 1997, the Partnership sold equipment which had been fully depreciated to
existing lessees and third parties. These sales resulted in a net gain, for
financial statement purposes, of $102,027. During 1997, the Partnership also
exchanged its interest in a vessel with an original cost and net book value of
$3,666,680 and $1,385,750, respectively. In connection with this transaction,
the Partnership realized proceeds of $1,027,101, which resulted in a net loss
for financial statement purposes, of $358,649. In addition, as this vessel was
disposed of prior to the expiration of the related lease term, the Partnership
received a prepayment of the remaining contracted rent due under the vessel's
lease agreement, as described above.

     On April 30, 1997, the vessel partnerships, in which the Partnership and
certain affiliated investment programs are limited partners and through which
the Partnership and the affiliated investment programs shared economic interests
in three cargo vessels (the "Vessels") leased by Gearbulk Shipowning Ltd
(formerly Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Skipsrederi A/S) (the "Lessee"), exchanged
their ownership interests in the Vessels for aggregate consideration of
$11,565,375, consisting of 1,987,000 newly issued shares (at $1.50 per share) of
common stock in Semele, a purchase money note of $8,219,500 (the "Note") and
cash of $365,375. Semele is a Delaware corporation organized on April 14, 1987
and has its common stock listed on NASDAQ. At the date of the exchange
transaction, the common stock of Semele had a net book value of approximately
$1.50 per share and closing market value of $1.00 per share. Semele has one
principal real estate asset consisting of an undeveloped 274 acre parcel of land
near Malibu, California ("Rancho Malibu").

     The exchange was organized through an intermediary company (Equis Exchange
LLC, 99% owned by Semele and 1% owned by EFG), which was established for the
sole purpose of facilitating the exchange. There were no fees paid to EFG by
Equis Exchange LLC or Semele or by any other party that otherwise would not have
been paid to EFG had the Partnership sold its beneficial interest in the Vessels
directly to the Lessee. The Lessee prepaid all of its remaining contracted
rental obligations and purchased the Vessels in two closings occurring on May 6,
1997 and May 12, 1997. The Note was repaid with $3,800,000 of cash and delivery
of a $4,419,500 note from Semele (the "Semele Note").

     As a result of the exchange transaction and its original 46.46% beneficial
ownership interest in Larkfield, one of the three Vessels, the Partnership
received $735,201 in cash, became the beneficial owner of 341,435 shares of
Semele common stock (valued at $512,153 ($1.50 per share) at the time of the
exchange transaction) and received a beneficial interest in the Semele Note of
$771,450. The Semele Note bears an annual interest rate of 10% and will be
amortized over three years with mandatory principal reductions, if and to the
extent that net proceeds are received by Semele from the sale or refinancing of
Rancho Malibu.

     Cash equal to the amount of the Semele Note was placed in escrow for the
benefit of Semele in a segregated account pending the outcome of certain
shareholder proposals. Specifically, as part of the exchange, Semele agreed to
seek consent ("Consent") from its shareholders to: (1) amend its certificate of
incorporation and by-laws; (2) make additional amendments to restrict the
acquisition of its common stock in a way to protect Semele's net operating loss
carry-forwards, and (3) engage EFG to provide administrative services to Semele,
which services EFG will provide at cost. On October 21, 1997, such Consent was
obtained from Semele's shareholders. The Consent also allowed for (i) the
election of a new Board of Directors nominated by EFG for terms of up to three
years and an increase in the size of the Board to as many as nine members,
provided a majority of the Board shall consist of members independent of Semele,
EFG or any affiliate; and (ii) an


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amendment extending Semele's life to perpetual and changing its name from Banyan
Strategic Land Fund II. Contemporaneously with the Consent being obtained,
Semele declared a $0.20 per share dividend to be paid on all shares, including
those beneficially owned by the Partnership. A dividend of $68,287 was paid to
the Partnership on November 17, 1997. This dividend represented a return of
equity to the Partnership, which proportionately reduced the Partnership's
investment in Semele.

     In 1996, the Partnership sold equipment having a net book value of
$4,679,670 to existing lessees and third parties. These sales resulted in a net
gain, for financial statement purposes, of $1,410,867. These equipment sales
included the sale of the Partnership's interest in two Boeing 727-Advanced jet
aircraft with an original cost and net book value of $7,622,493, and $1,188,593,
respectively, which the Partnership sold to the existing lessee in July 1996. In
connection with these sales, the Partnership realized sale proceeds of
$1,959,671, which resulted in a net gain, for financial statement purposes, of
$771,078. This equipment was sold prior to the expiration of the related lease
term. The Partnership realized lease termination rents equal to $846,649,
relating to these aircraft. In addition, equipment sales included the
Partnership's interest in a vessel with an original cost and net book value of
$1,829,796 and $782,887, respectively which the Partnership sold to a third
party in September 1996. In connection with this sale, the Partnership realized
net sale proceeds of $603,243 which resulted in a net loss, for financial
statement purposes, of $179,644. This equipment was sold prior to the expiration
of the related lease term. The Partnership also sold its interest in certain
railroad equipment with an original cost and net book value of $4,692,023 and
$2,584,785, respectively, to a third party. The Partnership realized net sale
proceeds of $2,501,294, which resulted in a net loss, for financial statement
purposes, of $83,491. This equipment was sold prior to the expiration of the
related lease term. The sales of the vessel and the railroad equipment were
effected in connection with a joint remarketing effort involving 15 individual
leasing programs sponsored by EFG, consisting of the Partnership and 14
affiliates. See Note 3 to the financial statements for additional discussion of
the vessel and railroad equipment transaction.

     In 1995, the Partnership sold equipment having a net book value of $275,880
to existing lessees and third parties. These sales resulted in a net gain, for
financial statement purposes, of $680,698.

     It cannot be determined whether future sales of equipment will result in a
net gain or a net loss to the Partnership, as such transactions will be
dependent upon the condition and type of equipment being sold and its
marketability at the time of sale. In addition, the amount of gain or loss
reported for financial statement purposes is partly a function of the amount of
accumulated depreciation associated with the equipment being sold.

     The ultimate realization of residual value for any type of equipment is
dependent upon many factors, including EFG's ability to sell and re-lease
equipment. Changing market conditions, industry trends, technological advances,
and many other events can converge to enhance or detract from asset values at
any given time. EFG attempts to monitor these changes in order to identify
opportunities which may be advantageous to the Partnership and which will
maximize total cash returns for each asset.

     The total economic value realized upon final disposition of each asset is
comprised of all primary lease term revenue generated from that asset, together
with its residual value. The latter consists of cash proceeds realized upon the
asset's sale in addition to all other cash receipts obtained from renting the
asset on a re-lease, renewal or month-to-month basis. The Partnership classifies
such residual rental payments as lease revenue. Consequently, the amount of gain
or loss reported in the financial statements is not necessarily indicative of
the total residual value the Partnership achieved from leasing the equipment.

     Depreciation expense was $392,082, $1,540,402 and $3,100,690 for the years
ending December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. For financial reporting
purposes, to the extent that an asset is held on primary lease term, the
Partnership depreciates the difference between (i) the cost of the asset and
(ii) the estimated residual value of the asset on a straight-line basis over
such term. For purposes of this policy, estimated residual values represent
estimates of equipment values at the date of primary lease expiration. To the
extent that an asset is held beyond its primary lease term, the Partnership
continues to depreciate the remaining net book value of the asset on a
straight-line basis over the asset's remaining economic life.

     Interest expense was $3,390, or less than 1% of lease revenue for the year
ended December 31, 1997, compared to $73,721 and $339,404, or 2% and 8.5% of
lease revenue for the years ending December 31, 1996


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and 1995, respectively. The Partnership's notes payable were fully amortized
during the year ending December 31, 1997.

     Management fees were approximately 5% of lease revenue during each of the
years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, and 4.7% of lease revenue during the
year ended December 31, 1995. Management fees during the year ended December 31,
1996 included $6,065, resulting from an underaccrual in 1995. Management fees
are based on 5% of gross lease revenue generated by operating leases and 2% of
gross lease revenue generated by full payout leases.

     Operating expenses consist principally of administrative charges,
professional service costs, such as audit and legal fees, as well as printing,
distribution and remarketing expenses. In certain cases, equipment storage or
repairs and maintenance costs may be incurred in connection with equipment being
remarketed. Significant operating expenses were incurred during the years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1996 due to heavy maintenance and airframe overhaul costs
incurred in connection with the Partnership's interests in two Boeing 727
aircraft. In 1996, the Partnership entered into a new 36-month lease agreement
with Sunworld International Airlines, Inc. to re-lease one of the aircraft at a
base rent to the Partnership of $14,560 per month. The second aircraft was
re-leased to Transmeridian Airlines beginning April 1997 at a base rent to the
Partnership of $17,920 per month for 8 months and $15,680 per month for 10
months. The amount of future operating expenses cannot be predicted with
certainty; however, such expenses are usually higher during the acquisition and
liquidation phases of a partnership. Other fluctuations typically occur in
relation to the volume and timing of remarketing activities.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES AND DISCUSSION OF CASH FLOWS

     The Partnership by its nature is a limited life entity which was
established for specific purposes described in the preceding "Overview". As an
equipment leasing program, the Partnership's principal operating activities
derive from asset rental transactions. Accordingly, the Partnership's principal
source of cash from operations is generally provided by the collection of
periodic rents. These cash inflows are used to satisfy debt service obligations
associated with leveraged leases, and to pay management fees and operating
costs. Operating activities generated net cash inflows of $1,605,911, $2,745,878
and $3,705,226 in 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Net cash from operating
activities in both 1997 and 1996 included lease termination rents as described
above. Future renewal, re-lease and equipment sale activities will cause a
decline in the Partnership's lease revenue and corresponding sources of
operating cash. Overall, expenses associated with rental activities, such as
management fees, and net cash flow from operating activities will also decline
as the Partnership experiences a higher frequency of remarketing events.

     Ultimately, the Partnership will dispose of all assets under lease. This
will occur principally through sale transactions whereby each asset will be sold
to the existing lessee or to a third party. Generally, this will occur upon
expiration of each asset's primary or renewal/re-lease term. In certain
instances, casualty or early termination events may result in the disposal of an
asset. Such circumstances are infrequent and usually result in the collection of
stipulated cash settlements pursuant to terms and conditions contained in the
underlying lease agreements.

     Cash expended for equipment acquisitions and cash realized from asset
disposal transactions are reported under investing activities on the
accompanying Statement of Cash Flows. During the year ended December 31, 1997,
the Partnership realized net cash proceeds or $102,027, compared to $6,090,537
and $956,578 in 1996 and 1995, respectively. The proceeds in 1996 included cash
in the amount of $3,038,847 representing the net sale proceeds resulting from
the Partnership's sale of its interest in a vessel and certain railroad
equipment less an associated debt payment, discussed above. Future inflows of
cash from asset disposals will vary in timing and amount and will be influenced
by many factors including, but not limited to, the frequency and timing of lease
expirations, the type of equipment being sold, its condition and age, and future
market conditions. During the year ended December 31, 1996, the Partnership
expended $245,280 to replace certain aircraft engines to facilitate the re-lease
of an aircraft, in which the Partnership has an ownership interest, to
Transmeridian Airlines (as discussed above). There were no equipment
acquisitions during 1997 and 1995.


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     As a result of the vessel exchange transaction and its original 46.46%
beneficial ownership interest in Larkfield, one of the three Vessels, the
Partnership received $735,201 in cash, became the beneficial owner of 341,435
shares of Semele common stock (valued at $512,153 ($1.50 per share) at the time
of the exchange transaction) and received a beneficial interest in the Semele
Note of $771,450. The Semele Note bears an annual interest rate of 10% and will
be amortized over three years with mandatory principal reductions, if and to the
extent that net proceeds are received by Semele from the sale or refinancing of
Rancho Malibu.

     In accordance with the Financial Accounting Standard Board's Statement No.
115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities,
marketable equity securities classified as available-for-sale are required to be
carried at fair value. As such, the Partnership reduced the carrying value of
its investment in Semele common stock to $0.75 per share (the quoted price of
the Semele stock on NASDAQ at December 31, 1997) resulting in an unrealized loss
in 1997 of $187,790 which was reported as a separate component of partner's
capital. However, the General Partner believes that the underlying tangible
assets of Semele, particularly the Rancho Malibu property, can be sold or
developed on a tax free basis due to Semele's net operating loss carryforwards
and can provide an attractive economic return to the Partnership.

     The Partnership obtained long-term financing in connection with certain
equipment leases. The repayments of principal related to such indebtedness are
reported as a component of financing activities. The Partnership's notes payable
were fully amortized during the year ended December 31, 1997.

     Cash distributions to the General Partner and Recognized Owners are
declared and generally paid within fifteen days following the end of each
calendar quarter. The payment of such distributions is presented as a component
of financing activities. For the year ended December 31, 1997, the Partnership
declared total cash distributions of Distributable Cash From Operations and
Distributable Cash From Sales and Refinancings of $681,245. In accordance with
the Amended and Restated Agreement and Certificate of Limited Partnership, the
Recognized Owners were allocated 95% of these distributions, or $647,183, and
the General Partner was allocated 5%, or $34,062. The fourth quarter 1997 cash
distribution was paid on January 13, 1998.

     Cash distributions paid to the Recognized Owners consist of both a return
of and a return on capital. Cash distributions do not represent and are not
indicative of yield on investment. Actual yield on investment cannot be
determined with any certainty until conclusion of the Partnership and will be
dependent upon the collection of all future contracted rents, the generation of
renewal and/or re-lease rents, and the residual value realized for each asset at
its disposal date. Future market conditions, technological changes, the ability
of EFG to manage and remarket the assets, and many other events and
circumstances, could enhance or detract from individual asset yields and the
collective performance of the Partnership's equipment portfolio.

     The Partnership's future cash distributions will be adversely affected by
the bankruptcy of a former lessee of the Partnership, Midway Airlines, Inc. In
1993, the Partnership's interests in two DC-9-30 aircraft leased by Midway were
transferred to a designee of the lender in lieu of foreclosure. Although this
bankruptcy had no immediate adverse effect on the Partnership's cash flow, as
the Partnership had almost fully leveraged its ownership interest in the
underlying aircraft, this event resulted in the Partnership's loss of any future
interest in the residual value of the aircraft. Notwithstanding such adverse
impact, the overall investment results to be achieved by the Partnership will be
dependent upon the collective performance results of all of the Partnership's
equipment leases.

     The future liquidity of the Partnership will be influenced by the
foregoing, as well as the outcome of the Class Action Lawsuit described in Note
7 to the accompanying financial statements. The General Partner anticipates that
cash proceeds resulting from the collection of contractual rents, the outcome of
residual activities and the Partnership's available cash will satisfy the
Partnership's future expense obligations. However, the amount of cash available
for distribution in future periods will fluctuate. Equipment lease expirations
and asset disposals will cause the Partnership's net cash from operating
activities to diminish over time; and equipment sale proceeds will vary in
amount and period of realization. In addition, the Partnership may be required
to incur asset refurbishment or upgrade costs in connection with future
remarketing activities. Accordingly, fluctuations in the level of future
quarterly cash distributions are anticipated.


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                           REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

To the Partners of American Income Partners V-A Limited Partnership:

     We have audited the accompanying statements of financial position of
American Income Partners V-A Limited Partnership as of December 31, 1997 and
1996, and the related statements of operations, changes in partners' capital,
and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31,
1997. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Partnership's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.

     We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of American Income Partners V-A
Limited Partnership at December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 1997, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

     Our audits were conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the
basic financial statements taken as a whole. The Additional Financial
Information identified in the Index to Annual Report to the Partners is
presented for purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the
basic financial statements. Such information has been subjected to the auditing
procedures applied in our audits of the basic financial statements and, in our
opinion, is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the basic
financial statements taken as a whole.

                                                               ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
March 10, 1998


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                AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                         STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
                           December 31, 1997 and 1996

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                                                                         1997                               1996
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ASSETS
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<S>                                                              <C>                                <C>
Cash and cash equivalents                                        $         2,614,272                $         1,709,301

Rents receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
     accounts of $5,000 at December 31, 1996                                   3,971                            214,338

Accounts receivable - affiliate                                               67,828                            484,358

Note receivable - affiliate                                                  771,450                                 --

Investment securities - affiliate                                            256,076                                 --

Equipment at cost, net of accumulated
     depreciation of $5,824,458 and $9,264,523
     at December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively                              80,952                          1,858,784
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        Total assets                                             $         3,794,549                $         4,266,781
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LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL
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Notes payable                                                    $                --                $           144,594
Accrued interest                                                                  --                              1,836
Accrued liabilities                                                            9,200                             38,430
Accrued liabilities - affiliate                                               16,868                             95,991
Deferred rental income                                                        10,358                             11,664
Cash distributions payable to partners                                       136,250                            181,665
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        Total liabilities                                                    172,676                            474,180
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Partners' capital (deficit):
     General Partner                                                      (1,349,878)                        (1,341,341)
     Limited Partnership Interests
     (1,380,661 Units; initial purchase
     price of $25 each)                                                    4,971,751                          5,133,942
                                                                 -------------------                -------------------

        Total partners' capital                                            3,621,873                          3,792,601
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        Total liabilities and partners' capital                  $         3,794,549                $         4,266,781
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              The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
                              financial statements.


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                AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                             STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
              for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995

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                                        1997             1996            1995
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Income:


   Lease revenue                    $  1,626,206    $  3,616,524    $  3,993,645

   Interest income                       116,360         133,238         127,593

   Interest income - affiliate            15,215              --              --

   Gain on sale of equipment             102,027       1,410,867         680,698

   Loss on exchange of equipment        (358,649)             --              --
                                    ------------    ------------    ------------

      Total income                     1,501,159       5,160,629       4,801,936
                                    ------------    ------------    ------------

Expenses:

   Depreciation                          392,082       1,540,402       3,100,690

   Interest expense                        3,390          73,121         339,404

   Equipment management fees -
affiliate                                 81,303         181,367         189,250

   Operating expenses - affiliate        326,077         443,431         197,990
                                    ------------    ------------    ------------

      Total expenses                     802,852       2,238,321       3,827,334
                                    ------------    ------------    ------------

Net income                          $    698,307    $  2,922,308    $    974,602
                                    ============    ============    ============

Net income
   per limited partnership unit     $       0.48    $       2.01    $       0.67
                                    ============    ============    ============
Cash distributions declared
   per limited partnership unit     $       0.47    $       4.18    $       2.00
                                    ============    ============    ============
</TABLE>

              The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
                              financial statements.


                                      -10-
<PAGE>

                AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                    STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL
              for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                        General                  Recognized Owners
                                                        Partner                  -----------------
                                                        Amount               Units             Amount               Total
                                                    --------------      --------------     --------------      -------------

<S>                                                 <C>                      <C>           <C>                 <C>
Balance at December 31, 1994                        $   (1,086,744)          1,380,661     $    9,971,265      $    8,884,521

Net income - 1995                                           48,730                  --            925,872             974,602

Cash distributions declared                               (145,333)                 --         (2,761,322)         (2,906,655)
                                                    --------------      --------------     --------------      --------------

Balance at December 31, 1995                            (1,183,347)          1,380,661          8,135,815           6,952,468

Net income - 1996                                          146,115                  --          2,776,193           2,922,308

Cash distributions declared                               (304,109)                 --         (5,778,066)         (6,082,175)
                                                    --------------      --------------     --------------      --------------

Balance at December 31, 1996                            (1,341,341)          1,380,661          5,133,942           3,792,601

Net income - 1997                                           34,915                  --            663,392             698,307

Unrealized loss on investment securities                    (9,390)                 --           (178,400)           (187,790)

Cash distributions declared                                (34,062)                 --           (647,183)           (681,245)
                                                    --------------      --------------     --------------      --------------

Balance at December 31, 1997                        $   (1,349,878)          1,380,661     $    4,971,751      $    3,621,873
                                                    ==============      ==============     ==============      ==============
</TABLE>

              The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
                              financial statements.


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<PAGE>

                AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                             STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
              for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                   1997                  1996                  1995
                                                            ----------------      ----------------       ----------------
<S>                                                         <C>                   <C>                    <C>
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities:
Net income                                                  $        698,307      $      2,922,308       $        974,602

Adjustments to reconcile net income
to net cash from operating activities:
     Depreciation                                                    392,082             1,540,402              3,100,690
     Gain on sale of equipment                                      (102,027)           (1,410,867)              (680,698)
     Loss on exchange of equipment                                   358,649                    --                     --
     Decrease in allowance for doubtful accounts                      (5,000)                   --                     --
     Non-cash proceeds on termination rents                         (256,502)                   --                     --

Changes in assets and liabilities:
     Decrease (increase) in:
         Rents receivable                                            215,367               (34,393)               138,583
         Accounts receivable - affiliate                             416,530              (349,917)               222,675
     Increase (decrease) in:
         Accrued interest                                             (1,836)              (29,831)               (28,995)
         Accrued liabilities                                         (29,230)               18,430                  4,500
         Accrued liabilities - affiliate                             (79,123)               86,445                (18,095)
         Deferred rental income                                       (1,306)                3,301                 (8,036)
                                                            ----------------      ----------------       ----------------
         Net cash from operating activities                        1,605,911             2,745,878              3,705,226
                                                            ----------------      ----------------       ----------------

Cash flows from (used in) investing activities:
     Dividend received                                                68,287                    --                     --
     Purchase of equipment                                                --              (245,280)                    --
     Proceeds from equipment sales                                   102,027             6,090,537                956,578
                                                            ----------------      ----------------       ----------------
         Net cash from (used in) investing activities                170,314             5,845,257                956,578
                                                            ----------------      ----------------       ----------------
Cash flows used in financing activities:
     Principal payments - notes payable                             (144,594)           (2,086,771)            (2,494,325)
     Distributions paid                                             (726,660)           (6,627,174)            (2,906,655)
                                                            ----------------      ----------------       ----------------
         Net cash used in financing activities                      (871,254)           (8,713,945)            (5,400,980)
                                                            ----------------      ----------------       ----------------
Net increase (decrease) in cash
     and cash equivalents                                            904,971              (122,810)              (739,176)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year                     1,709,301             1,832,111              2,571,287
                                                            ----------------      ----------------       ----------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year                    $      2,614,272      $      1,709,301       $      1,832,111
                                                            ================      ================       ================
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
     Cash paid during the year for interest                 $          5,226      $        102,952       $        368,399
                                                            ================      ================       ================
</TABLE>

              The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
                              financial statements.


                                      -12-
<PAGE>

                AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                        Notes to the Financial Statements

                                December 31, 1997

NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND PARTNERSHIP MATTERS

      American Income Partners V-A Limited Partnership (the "Partnership") was
organized as a limited partnership under the Massachusetts Uniform Limited
Partnership Act (the "Uniform Act") on July 24, 1989 for the purpose of
acquiring and leasing to third parties a diversified portfolio of capital
equipment. Partners' capital initially consisted of contributions of $1,000 from
the General Partner (AFG Leasing IV Incorporated) and $100 from the Initial
Limited Partner (AFG Assignor Corporation). On September 29, 1989, the
Partnership issued 1,380,661 units, representing assignments of limited
partnership interests (the "Units"), to 1,815 investors. Unitholders and Limited
Partners (other than the Initial Limited Partner) are collectively referred to
as Recognized Owners. The Partnership has one General Partner, AFG Leasing IV
Incorporated, a Massachusetts corporation formed in 1987 and an affiliate of
Equis Financial Group Limited Partnership (formerly American Finance Group), a
Massachusetts limited partnership ("EFG"). The common stock of the General
Partner is owned by AF/AIP Programs Limited Partnership, of which EFG and a
wholly-owned subsidiary are the 99% limited partners and AFG Programs, Inc.,
which is wholly-owned by EFG, is the 1% general partner. The General Partner is
not required to make any other capital contributions except as may be required
under the Uniform Act and Section 6.1(b) of the Amended and Restated Agreement
and Certificate of Limited Partnership (the "Restated Agreement, as amended").

      Significant operations commenced September 29, 1989 when the Partnership
made its initial equipment purchase. Pursuant to the Restated Agreement, as
amended, Distributable Cash From Operations and Distributable Cash From Sales or
Refinancings will be allocated 95% to the Recognized Owners and 5% to the
General Partner.

      Under the terms of a management agreement between the Partnership and
AF/AIP Programs Limited Partnership and the terms of an identical management
agreement between AF/AIP Programs Limited Partnership and EFG (collectively, the
"Management Agreement") management services are provided by EFG to the
Partnership at fees which the General Partner believes to be competitive for
similar services (see Note 4).

      EFG is a Massachusetts limited partnership formerly known as American
Finance Group ("AFG"). AFG was established in 1988 as a Massachusetts general
partnership and succeeded American Finance Group, Inc., a Massachusetts
corporation organized in 1980. EFG and its subsidiaries (collectively, the
"Company") are engaged in various aspects of the equipment leasing business,
including EFG's role as Manager or Advisor to the Partnership and several other
Direct-Participation equipment leasing programs sponsored or co-sponsored by EFG
(the "Other Investment Programs"). The Company arranges to broker or originate
equipment leases, acts as remarketing agent and asset manager, and provides
leasing support services, such as billing, collecting, and asset tracking.

      The general partner of EFG, with a 1% controlling interest, is Equis
Corporation, a Massachusetts corporation owned and controlled entirely by Gary
D. Engle, its President and Chief Executive Officer. Equis Corporation also owns
a controlling 1% general partner interest in EFG's 99% limited partner, GDE
Acquisition Limited Partnership ("GDE LP"). Equis Corporation and GDE LP were
established in December 1994 by Mr. Engle for the sole purpose of acquiring the
business of AFG.

      In January 1996, the Company sold certain assets of AFG relating primarily
to the business of originating new leases, and the name "American Finance
Group," and its acronym, to a third party. AFG changed its name to Equis
Financial Group Limited Partnership after the sale was concluded. Pursuant to
terms of the sale agreements, EFG specifically reserved the rights to continue
using the name American Finance Group and its acronym in connection with the
Partnership and the Other Investment Programs and to continue managing all
assets owned by the Partnership and the Other Investment Programs.

NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS


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<PAGE>

                AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                        Notes to the Financial Statements

                                   (Continued)

      The Partnership considers liquid investment instruments purchased with a
maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. From time to time, the
Partnership invests excess cash with large institutional banks in federal agency
discount notes and in reverse repurchase agreements with overnight securities.
Under the terms of the agreements, title to the underlying securities passes to
the Partnership. The securities underlying the agreements are book entry
securities. At December 31, 1997, the Partnership had $2,510,081 invested in
federal agency discount notes and in reverse repurchase agreements secured by
U.S. Treasury Bills or interests in U.S. Government securities.

REVENUE RECOGNITION

      Rents are payable to the Partnership monthly or quarterly and no
significant amounts are calculated on factors other than the passage of time.
The leases are accounted for as operating leases and are noncancellable. Rents
received prior to their due dates are deferred. Future minimum rents of $340,177
are due as follows:

<TABLE>
        <S>                                               <C>
        For the year ending December 31, 1998             $      338,939
                                         1999                      1,238
                                                          --------------

                                         Total            $      340,177
                                                          ==============
</TABLE>

      Revenue from major individual lessees which accounted for 10% or more of
lease revenue during the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 is as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                          1997                       1996                      1995
                                                   ------------------         ------------------        ------------------
<S>                                                <C>                        <C>                       <C>
Gearbulk Shipowning Ltd. (formerly Kristian
     Gerhard Jebsen Skipsrederi A/S)               $        1,110,453         $          905,688        $          957,130
Sunworld International Airlines, Inc.              $          174,720         $               --        $               --
Northwest Airlines, Inc.                           $               --         $        1,535,146        $        1,487,210
Union Pacific Railroad Company                     $               --         $          463,087        $          658,318
</TABLE>

USE OF ESTIMATES

      The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires the use of estimates and assumptions
that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying
notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

EQUIPMENT ON LEASE

      All equipment was acquired from EFG, one of its affiliates, including
other equipment leasing programs sponsored by EFG, or from third-party sellers.
Equipment cost represents asset base price plus acquisition fees and was
determined in accordance with the Restated Agreement, as amended, and certain
regulatory guidelines. Asset base price is affected by the relationship of the
seller to the Partnership as summarized herein. Where the seller of the
equipment was EFG or an affiliate, asset base price was the lower of (i) the
actual price paid for the equipment by EFG or the affiliate plus all actual
costs accrued by EFG or the affiliate while carrying the equipment less the
amount of all rents earned by EFG or the affiliate prior to selling the
equipment or (ii) fair market value as determined by the General Partner in its
best judgment, including all liens and encumbrances on the equipment and other
actual expenses. Where the seller of the equipment was a third party who did not
manufacture the equipment, asset base price was the lower of (i) the price
invoiced by the third party or (ii) fair market value as determined by the
General Partner. Where the seller of the equipment was a third party who also
manufactured the equipment, asset base price was the manufacturer's invoice
price, which price was considered to be representative of fair market value.

DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION


                                      -14-
<PAGE>

                AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                        Notes to the Financial Statements

                                   (Continued)

      The Partnership's depreciation policy is intended to allocate the cost of
equipment over the period during which it produces economic benefit. The
principal period of economic benefit is considered to correspond to each asset's
primary lease term, which term generally represents the period of greatest
revenue potential for each asset. Accordingly, to the extent that an asset is
held on primary lease term, the Partnership depreciates the difference between
(i) the cost of the asset and (ii) the estimated residual value of the asset on
a straight-line basis over such term. For purposes of this policy, estimated
residual values represent estimates of equipment values at the date of primary
lease expiration. To the extent that an asset is held beyond its primary lease
term, the Partnership continues to depreciate the remaining net book value of
the asset on a straight-line basis over the asset's remaining economic life.
Periodically, the General Partner evaluates the net carrying value of equipment
to determine whether it exceeds estimated net realizable value. Adjustments to
reduce the net carrying value of equipment are recorded in those instances where
estimated net realizable value is considered to be less than net carrying value.

      The ultimate realization of residual value for any type of equipment is
dependent upon many factors, including EFG's ability to sell and re-lease
equipment. Changing market conditions, industry trends, technological advances,
and many other events can converge to enhance or detract from asset values at
any given time.

INVESTMENT SECURITIES - AFFILIATE

      The Partnership's investment in Semele Group, Inc. is considered to be
available-for-sale and as such is carried at fair value with unrealized gains
and losses reported as a separate component of Partner's Capital (see Note 4).

ACCRUED LIABILITIES - AFFILIATE

      Unpaid operating expenses paid by EFG on behalf of the Partnership and
accrued but unpaid administrative charges and management fees are reported as
Accrued Liabilities - Affiliate (see Note 5).

ALLOCATION OF PROFITS AND LOSSES

      For financial statement purposes, net income or loss is allocated to each
Partner according to their respective ownership percentages (95% to the
Recognized Owners and 5% to the General Partner). See Note 6 concerning
allocation of income or loss for income tax purposes.

NET INCOME AND CASH DISTRIBUTIONS PER UNIT

      Net income and cash distributions per Unit are based on 1,380,661 Units
outstanding during each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1997
and computed after allocation of the General Partner's 5% share of net income
and cash distributions.

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

      No provision or benefit from income taxes is included in the accompanying
financial statements. The Partners are responsible for reporting their
proportionate shares of the Partnership's taxable income or loss and other tax
attributes on their tax returns.

IMPACT OF RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

      In 1997, SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income," was issued. This
statement establishes standards for reporting comprehensive income and its
components and requires this disclosure be added as a new section in a financial
statement. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after December
31, 1997. The Partnership will adopt the new disclosures required by SFAS No.
130 in 1998.


                                      -15-
<PAGE>

                AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                        Notes to the Financial Statements

                                   (Continued)

NOTE 3 - EQUIPMENT

     The following is a summary of equipment owned by the Partnership at
December 31, 1997. Remaining Lease Term (Months), as used below, represents the
number of months remaining from December 31, 1997 under contracted lease terms
and is presented as a range when more than one lease agreement is contained in
the stated equipment category. A Remaining Lease Term equal to zero reflects
equipment either held for sale or re-lease or being leased on a month-to-month
basis. In the opinion of EFG, the acquisition cost of the equipment did not
exceed its fair market value.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                            Remaining
                            Lease Term      Equipment
      Equipment Type          (Months)       at Cost                Location
-----------------------     ---------     ------------    --------------------------
<S>                         <C>           <C>             <C>
Aircraft                       10-13      $  4,596,188    KY/TX
Materials handling              0-17         1,074,110    CT/GA/IL/IN/MA/MI/NC/NY/PA
                                                          SC/TX
Communications                     0           226,017    GA/MO
Furniture & fixtures               0             5,636    NJ
Computers & peripherals            0             3,459    TX
                                          ------------

                Total equipment cost         5,905,410
                                          ------------
            Accumulated depreciation        (5,824,458)
                                          ------------
       Equipment, net of accumulated
                        depreciation      $     80,952
                                          ============
</TABLE>

      On September 30, 1996, the Partnership sold (i) a 23% ownership interest,
representing its entire ownership interest, in a cargo vessel leased by Gearbulk
Shipowning Ltd. ("Gearbulk"), formerly Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Skipsrederi A/S
(the "Vessel"), having an original cost to the Partnership of $1,829,796 and a
net book value at September 30, 1996 of $782,887 and (ii) a 50% ownership
interest, representing its entire ownership interest, in 22 locomotives leased
by Union Pacific Railroad Company (the "Locomotives"), having an original cost
to the Partnership of $4,692,023 and a net book value at September 30, 1996 of
$2,584,785. The Partnership received net sale proceeds of $3,104,537, a portion
of which was used to repay the outstanding principal balance of notes payable
associated with the Vessel of $65,690. The Partnership sold its interests in the
Vessel and Locomotives prior to the expiration of the related lease terms. These
sales were effected in connection with a joint remarketing effort involving 15
individual equipment leasing programs sponsored by EFG, consisting of the
Partnership and 14 affiliates.

      In certain cases, the cost of the Partnership's equipment represents a
proportionate ownership interest. The remaining interests are owned by EFG or an
affiliated equipment leasing program sponsored by EFG. The Partnership and each
affiliate individually report, in proportion to their respective ownership
interests, their respective shares of assets, liabilities, revenues, and
expenses associated with the equipment. Proportionate equipment ownership
enables the Partnership to further diversify its equipment portfolio by
participating in the ownership of selected assets, thereby reducing the general
levels of risk which could result from a concentration in any single equipment
type, industry or lessee. At December 31, 1997, the Partnership's equipment
portfolio included equipment having a proportionate original cost of $4,596,189
representing approximately 75% of total equipment cost.

      Generally, the costs associated with maintaining, insuring and operating
the Partnership's equipment are incurred by the respective lessees pursuant to
terms specified in their individual lease agreements with the Partnership.

      As equipment is sold to third parties, or otherwise disposed of, the
Partnership recognizes a gain or loss equal to the difference between the net
book value of the equipment at the time of sale or disposition and the


                                      -16-
<PAGE>

                AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                        Notes to the Financial Statements

                                   (Continued)

proceeds realized upon sale or disposition. The ultimate realization of
estimated residual value in the equipment is dependent upon, among other things,
EFG's ability to maximize proceeds from selling or re-leasing the equipment upon
the expiration of the primary lease terms. The summary above includes equipment
held for sale or re-lease which had been fully depreciated with a cost of
approximately $188,500. The General Partner is actively seeking the sale or
re-lease of all equipment not on lease. In addition, the summary above also
includes equipment being leased on a month-to-month basis.


NOTE 4 - INVESTMENT SECURITIES - AFFILIATE / NOTE RECEIVABLE - AFFILIATE

      On April 30, 1997, the vessel partnerships, in which the Partnership and
certain affiliated investment programs are limited partners and through which
the Partnership and the affiliated investment programs shared economic interests
in three cargo vessels (the "Vessels") leased by Gearbulk Shipowning Ltd
(formerly Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Skipsrederi A/S) (the "Lessee"), exchanged
their ownership interests in the Vessels for aggregate consideration of
$11,565,375, consisting of 1,987,000 newly issued shares (at $1.50 per share) of
common stock in Semele Group, Inc. ("Semele") (formerly Banyan Strategic Land
Fund II), a purchase money note of $8,219,500 (the "Note") and cash of $365,375.
Semele is a Delaware corporation organized on April 14, 1987 and has its common
stock listed on NASDAQ. At the date of the exchange transaction, the common
stock of Semele had a net book value of approximately $1.50 per share and
closing market value of $1.00 per share. Semele has one principal real estate
asset consisting of an undeveloped 274 acre parcel of land near Malibu,
California ("Rancho Malibu").

      The exchange was organized through an intermediary company (Equis Exchange
LLC, 99% owned by Semele and 1% owned by EFG), which was established for the
sole purpose of facilitating the exchange. There were no fees paid to EFG by
Equis Exchange LLC or Semele or by any other party that otherwise would not have
been paid to EFG had the Partnership sold its beneficial interest in the Vessels
directly to the Lessee. The Lessee prepaid all of its remaining contracted
rental obligations and purchased the Vessels in two closings occurring on May 6,
1997 and May 12, 1997. The Note was repaid with $3,800,000 of cash and delivery
of a $4,419,500 note from Semele (the "Semele Note").

      As a result of the exchange transaction and its original 46.46% beneficial
ownership interest in Larkfield, one of the three Vessels, the Partnership
received $735,201 in cash, became the beneficial owner of 341,435 shares of
Semele common stock (valued at $512,153 ($1.50 per share) at the time of the
exchange transaction) and received a beneficial interest in the Semele Note of
$771,450. The Semele Note bears an annual interest rate of 10% and will be
amortized over three years with mandatory principal reductions, if and to the
extent that net proceeds are received by Semele from the sale or refinancing of
Rancho Malibu. The Partnership's interest in the vessel had an original cost and
net book value of $3,666,680 and $1,385,750, respectively. The proceeds realized
by the Partnership of $1,027,101 resulted in a net loss, for financial statement
purposes, of $358,649. In addition, as this vessel was disposed of prior to the
expiration of the related lease term, the Partnership received a prepayment of
the remaining contracted rent due under the vessel's lease agreement of
$991,703.

      Cash equal to the amount of the Semele Note was placed in escrow for the
benefit of Semele in a segregated account pending the outcome of certain
shareholder proposals. Specifically, as part of the exchange, Semele agreed to
seek consent ("Consent") from its shareholders to: (1) amend its certificate of
incorporation and by-laws; (2) make additional amendments to restrict the
acquisition of its common stock in a way to protect Semele's net operating loss
carry-forwards, and (3) engage EFG to provide administrative services to Semele,
which services EFG will provide at cost. On October 21, 1997, such Consent was
obtained from Semele's shareholders. The Consent also allowed for (i) the
election of a new Board of Directors nominated by EFG for terms of up to three
years and an increase in the size of the Board to as many as nine members,
provided a majority of the Board shall consist of members independent of Semele,
EFG or any affiliate; and (ii) an amendment extending Semele's life to perpetual
and changing its name from Banyan Strategic Land Fund II. Contemporaneously with
the Consent being obtained, Semele declared a $0.20 per share dividend to be
paid on all shares, including those beneficially owned by the Partnership. A
dividend of $68,287 was paid to the


                                      -17-
<PAGE>

                AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                        Notes to the Financial Statements

                                   (Continued)

Partnership on November 17, 1997. This dividend represented a return of equity
to the Partnership, which proportionately reduced the Partnership's investment
in Semele. In May 1997, Gary D. Engle, President and Chief Executive Officer of
EFG, was elected to the Board of Directors of Semele and in October 1997, James
A. Coyne, Executive Vice President of EFG was elected Semele's President and
Chief Operating Officer.

      In accordance with the Financial Accounting Standard Board's Statement No.
115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities,
marketable equity securities classified as available-for-sale are required to be
carried at fair value. As such, the Partnership reduced the carrying value of
its investment in Semele common stock to $0.75 per share (the quoted price of
the Semele stock on NASDAQ at December 31, 1997) resulting in an unrealized loss
in 1997 of $187,790 which was reported as a separate component of partner's
capital.

NOTE 5 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

      All operating expenses incurred by the Partnership are paid by EFG on
behalf of the Partnership and EFG is reimbursed at its actual cost for such
expenditures. Fees and other costs incurred during the years ended December 31,
1997, 1996 and 1995 which were paid or accrued by the Partnership to EFG or its
Affiliates, are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      1997             1996             1995
                                  ------------     ------------     ------------
<S>                               <C>              <C>              <C>
Equipment management fees         $     81,303     $    181,367     $    189,250
Administrative charges                  55,668           36,560           21,000
Reimbursable operating
   expenses due to third parties       270,409          406,871          176,990
                                  ------------     ------------     ------------
                   Total          $    407,380     $    624,798     $    387,240
                                  ============     ============     ============
</TABLE>

      As provided under the terms of the Management Agreement, EFG is
compensated for its services to the Partnership. Such services include all
aspects of acquisition, management and sale of equipment. For acquisition
services, EFG is compensated by an amount equal to 2.23% of Equipment Base Price
paid by the Partnership. For management services, EFG is compensated by an
amount equal to the lesser of (i) 5% of gross operating lease rental revenue and
2% of gross full payout lease rental revenue received by the Partnership or (ii)
fees which the General Partner reasonably believes to be competitive for similar
services for similar equipment. Both of these fees are subject to certain
limitations defined in the Management Agreement. Compensation to EFG for
services connected to the sale of equipment is calculated as the lesser of (i)
3% of gross sale proceeds or (ii) one-half of reasonable brokerage fees
otherwise payable under arm's length circumstances. Payment of the remarketing
fee is subordinated to Payout and is subject to certain limitations defined in
the Management Agreement.

      Administrative charges represent amounts owed to EFG, pursuant to Section
10.4 of the Restated Agreement, as amended, for persons employed by EFG who are
engaged in providing administrative services to the Partnership. Reimbursable
operating expenses due to third parties represent costs paid by EFG on behalf of
the Partnership which are reimbursed to EFG.

      All equipment was acquired from EFG, one of its affiliates, including
other equipment leasing programs sponsored by EFG, or from third-party sellers.
The Partnership's Purchase Price was determined by the method described in Note
2, Equipment on Lease.

      All rents and proceeds from the sale of equipment are paid directly to
either EFG or to a lender. EFG temporarily deposits collected funds in a
separate interest-bearing escrow account prior to remittance to the Partnership.
At December 31, 1997, the Partnership was owed $67,828 by EFG for such funds and
the interest thereon. These funds were remitted to the Partnership in January
1998.


                                      -18-
<PAGE>

                AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                        Notes to the Financial Statements

                                   (Continued)

      Atlantic Acquisition Limited Partnership ("AALP") and Old North Capital
Limited Partnership ("ONC"), both Massachusetts limited partnerships formed in
1995 owned and controlled by certain principals of EFG, own 125,843 Units or
9.11% and 4,452 Units or 0.32% of the total outstanding units of the
Partnership, respectively. EFG owns a Class D interest in AALP and a 49% limited
partnership interest in ONC, both of which it acquired in December 1996.

NOTE 6 - INCOME TAXES

      The Partnership is not a taxable entity for federal income tax purposes.
Accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been recorded in the accounts of
the Partnership.

      For financial statement purposes, the Partnership allocates net income or
loss to each class of partner according to their respective ownership
percentages (95% to the Recognized Owners and 5% to the General Partner). This
convention differs from the income or loss allocation requirements for income
tax and Dissolution Event purposes as delineated in the Restated Agreement, as
amended. For income tax purposes, the Partnership allocates net income or net
loss, in accordance with the provisions of such agreement. The Restated
Agreement, as amended, requires that upon dissolution of the Partnership, the
General Partner will be required to contribute to the Partnership an amount
equal to any negative balance which may exist in the General Partner's tax
capital account. At December 31, 1997, the General Partner had a positive tax
capital account balance.

      The following is a reconciliation between net income reported for
financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes for the years
ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                             1997                      1996                     1995
                                                      ------------------        ------------------       ------------------

<S>                                                   <C>                       <C>                      <C>
Net income                                            $          698,307        $        2,922,308       $          974,602
     Financial statement depreciation in
       excess of (less than) tax depreciation                   (162,802)                   60,169                  486,934
     Deferred rental income                                       (1,306)                    3,301                   (8,036)
     Other                                                       148,614                   (83,593)                 274,795
                                                      ------------------        ------------------       ------------------

Net income for federal income tax
     reporting purposes                               $          682,813        $        2,902,185       $        1,728,295
                                                      ==================        ==================       ==================
</TABLE>

      The principal component of "Other" consists of the difference between the
tax gain (loss) on equipment disposals and the financial statement gain (loss)
on disposals.

      The following is a reconciliation between partners' capital reported for
financial statement and federal income tax reporting purposes for the years
ended December 31, 1997 and 1996:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                               1997                       1996
                                                                        ------------------         ------------------

<S>                                                                     <C>                        <C>
Partners' capital                                                       $        3,621,873         $        3,792,601
</TABLE>


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                AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                        Notes to the Financial Statements

                                   (Continued)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                                     <C>                        <C>
     Unrealized loss on investment securities                                      187,790                         --

     Add back selling commissions and organization
       and offering costs                                                        3,878,114                  3,878,114

     Financial statement distributions in excess of
       tax distributions                                                             6,812                      9,083

     Cumulative difference between federal income tax
       and financial statement income (loss)                                     1,040,446                  1,055,940
                                                                        ------------------         ------------------
Partners' capital for federal income tax reporting purposes             $        8,735,035         $        8,735,738
                                                                        ==================         ==================
</TABLE>

      Financial statement distributions in excess of tax distributions and
cumulative difference between federal income tax and financial statement income
(loss) represent timing differences.


NOTE 7 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

      On or about January 15, 1998, certain plaintiffs (the "Plaintiffs") filed
a class and derivative action, captioned Leonard Rosenblum, et al. v. Equis
Financial Group Limited Partnership, et al., in the United States District Court
for the Southern District of Florida (the "Court") on behalf of a proposed class
of investors in 28 equipment leasing programs sponsored by EFG, including the
Partnership (collectively, the "Nominal Defendants"), against EFG and a number
of its affiliates, including the General Partner, as defendants (collectively,
the "Defendants"). Certain of the Plaintiffs, on or about June 24, 1997, had
filed an earlier derivative action, captioned Leonard Rosenblum, et al. v. Equis
Financial Group Limited Partnership, et al., in the Superior Court of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts on behalf of the Nominal Defendants against the
Defendants. Both actions are referred to herein collectively as the "Class
Action Lawsuit."

      The Plaintiffs have asserted, among other things, claims against the
Defendants on behalf of the Nominal Defendants for violations of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, common law fraud, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary
duty, and violations of the partnership or trust agreements that govern each of
the Nominal Defendants. The Defendants have denied, and continue to deny, that
any of them have committed or threatened to commit any violations of law or
breached any fiduciary duties to the Plaintiffs or the Nominal Defendants.

      On March 9, 1998, counsel for the Defendants and the Plaintiffs entered
into a Memorandum of Understanding setting forth the terms pursuant to which a
settlement of the Class Action Lawsuit is intended to be achieved and which,
among other things, is expected to reduce the burdens and expenses attendant to
continuing litigation. The Memorandum of Understanding represents a preliminary
step towards a comprehensive Stipulation of Settlement between the parties that
must be presented to and approved by the Court as a condition precedent to
effecting a settlement. The Memorandum of Understanding (i) prescribes a number
of conditions necessary to achieving a settlement, including providing the
partners (or beneficiaries, as applicable) of the Nominal Defendants with the
opportunity to vote on any settlement and (ii) contemplates various changes
that, if effected, would alter the future operations of the Nominal Defendants.
With respect to the Partnership and 10 affiliated partnerships (hereafter
referred to as the "Exchange Partnerships"), the Memorandum of Understanding
provides for the restructuring of their respective business operations into a
single successor company whose securities would be listed and traded on a
national stock exchange. The partners of the Exchange Partnerships would receive
both common stock in the new company and a cash distribution in exchange for
their existing partnership interests. Such a transaction would, among other
things, allow for the consolidation of the Partnership's operating expenses with
other similarly-organized equipment leasing programs. To the extent that the
parties agree upon a Stipulation of Settlement that is approved by the Court,
the complete terms thereof will be communicated to all of the partners (or
beneficiaries) of the Nominal Defendants to enable them to vote thereon.


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                AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                        Notes to the Financial Statements

                                   (Continued)

      There can be no assurance that the parties will agree upon a Stipulation
of Settlement, or that it will be approved by the Court, or that the outcome of
the voting by the partners (or beneficiaries) of the Nominal Defendants,
including the Partnership, will result in a settlement finally being effected or
in the Partnership being included in any such settlement. The General Partner
and its affiliates, in consultation with counsel, concur that there is a
reasonable basis to believe that a Stipulation of Settlement will be agreed upon
by the parties and approved by the Court. In the absence of a Stipulation of
Settlement approved by the Court, the Defendants intend to defend vigorously
against the claims asserted in the Class Action Lawsuit. The General Partner and
its affiliates cannot predict with any degree of certainty the ultimate outcome
of such litigation.

      On July 27, 1995, EFG, on behalf of the Partnership and other
EFG-sponsored investment programs, filed an action in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts Superior Court Department of the Trial Court in and for the County
of Suffolk, for damages and declaratory relief against a lessee of the
Partnership, National Steel Corporation ("National Steel"), under a certain
Master Lease Agreement ("MLA") for the lease of certain equipment. EFG is
seeking the reimbursement by National Steel of certain sales and/or use taxes
paid to the State of Illinois and other remedies provided by the MLA. On August
30, 1995, National Steel filed a Notice of Removal which removed the case to the
United States District Court, District of Massachusetts. On September 7, 1995,
National Steel filed its Answer to EFG's Complaint along with Affirmative
Defenses and Counterclaims, seeking declaratory relief and alleging breach of
contract, implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing and specific
performance. EFG filed its Answer to these counterclaims on September 29, 1995.
Though the parties have been discussing settlement with respect to this matter
for some time, to date, the negotiations have been unsuccessful. Notwithstanding
these discussions, EFG recently filed an Amended and Supplemental Complaint
alleging further default under the MLA and EFG recently filed a motion for
Summary Judgment on all claims and counterclaims. The Court held a hearing on
EFG's motion in December 1997 and the matter remains pending before the Court.
The Partnership has not experienced any material losses as a result of this
action.

      On September 22, 1995, Investors Asset Holding Corp. and First Security
Bank, N.A., trustees of the Partnership and various other affiliated investment
programs, filed an action in the United States District Court for the District
of Massachusetts against Northwest Airlines, Inc. ("Northwest"), a lessee of the
Partnership. The trustees are seeking damages from Northwest and a declaratory
judgment concerning Northwest's maintenance and return obligations for certain
aircraft owned by the Partnership. In addition to filing its Answer to the
Plaintiffs' Complaint, Northwest also filed a motion to transfer venue of this
proceeding to Minnesota. The Court denied such motion. The parties have
completed the initial phase of discovery, and motions for partial summary
judgment are pending. At present, it is not possible to determine the ultimate
outcome of this matter.


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                          ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION



<PAGE>

                AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

         SCHEDULE OF EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF TOTAL CASH GENERATED TO COST
                              OF EQUIPMENT DISPOSED

              for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995

      The Partnership classifies all rents from leasing equipment as lease
revenue. Upon expiration of the primary lease terms, equipment may be sold,
rented on a month-to-month basis or re-leased for a defined period under a new
or extended lease agreement. The proceeds generated from selling or re-leasing
the equipment, in addition to any month-to-month revenues, represent the total
residual value realized for each item of equipment. Therefore, the financial
statement gain or loss, which reflects the difference between the net book value
of the equipment at the time of sale or disposition and the proceeds realized
upon sale or disposition, may not reflect the aggregate residual proceeds
realized by the Partnership for such equipment.

    The following is a summary of cash excess associated with equipment
dispositions occurring in the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        1997                       1996                      1995
                                                 ------------------         ------------------        ------------------
<S>                                              <C>                        <C>                       <C>
Rents earned prior to disposal of
     equipment, net of interest charges          $        1,800,550         $       17,670,136        $        3,959,099

Sale proceeds realized upon
     disposition of equipment                               102,027                  6,090,537                   956,578
                                                 ------------------         ------------------        ------------------

Total cash generated from rents
     and equipment sale proceeds                          1,902,577                 23,760,673                 4,915,677

Original acquisition cost of equipment
     disposed                                             1,551,218                 19,929,876                 4,135,962
                                                 ------------------         ------------------        ------------------
Excess of total cash generated to cost
     of equipment disposed                       $          351,359         $        3,830,797        $          779,715
                                                 ==================         ==================        ==================
</TABLE>


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                AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

            STATEMENT OF CASH AND DISTRIBUTABLE CASH FROM OPERATIONS,
                             SALES AND REFINANCINGS

                      for the year ended December 31, 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                  Sales and
                                                         Operations              Refinancings                 Total
                                                     ------------------       ------------------      -------------------

<S>                                                  <C>                      <C>                      <C>
Net income                                           $          596,280       $          102,027       $          698,307

Add:
     Depreciation                                               392,082                       --                  392,082
     Management fees                                             81,303                       --                   81,303
     Decrease in allowance for doubtful
       accounts                                                  (5,000)                      --                   (5,000)
     Loss on exchange                                           358,649                       --                  358,649
     Non-cash proceeds on termination rents                    (256,502)                      --                 (256,502)
Less:
     Principal reduction of notes payable                      (144,594)                      --                 (144,594)
                                                     ------------------       ------------------       ------------------
     Cash from operations, sales and
       refinancings                                           1,022,218                  102,027                1,124,245

Less:
     Management fees                                            (81,303)                      --                  (81,303)
                                                     ------------------       ------------------       ------------------
     Distributable cash from operations,
       sales and refinancings                                   940,915                  102,027                1,042,942

Other sources and uses of cash:
     Cash at beginning of year                                1,709,301                       --                1,709,301
     Net change in receivables and
       accruals                                                 520,402                       --                  520,402
     Dividend received                                           68,287                       --                   68,287

Less:
     Cash distributions paid                                   (624,633)                (102,027)                (726,660)
                                                     ------------------       ------------------       ------------------

Cash at end of year                                  $        2,614,272       $               --       $        2,614,272
                                                     ==================       ==================       ==================
</TABLE>


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                AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                       SCHEDULE OF COSTS REIMBURSED TO THE
                 GENERAL PARTNER AND ITS AFFILIATES AS REQUIRED
                   BY SECTION 10.4 OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED
                AGREEMENT AND CERTIFICATE` OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                                December 31, 1997

     For the year ended December 31, 1997, the Partnership reimbursed the
General Partner and its Affiliates for the following costs:

      Operating expenses                     $ 346,563


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