Lease Accounting

Overview

The new lease accounting standard, ASC 842, effective December 15, 2021, brings leases onto the balance sheet for increased transparency. This course covers the FASB’s 2016 lease accounting standards, modifications, implementation guidance, lease identification, classification, measurement, presentation, disclosure, and transition requirements, and highlights differences with IFRS 16 and private company considerations.

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Objectives

  • Recognize the evolution and organization of the new leasing standard
  • Determine if an arrangement contains a lease
  • Identify criteria for finance and short-term leases
  • Understand recognition and measurement requirements for lessees and lessors
  • Identify requirements for lease modifications and sale-leaseback transactions
  • Recognize differences between ASC 842 and IFRS 16, and considerations for private companies

Designed For:

CPAs, CFPs, EAs, and other tax professionals and financial advisors


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Course Information

Adding additional credit may change exam requirements.

Prerequisites:
Some experience with GAAP or other financial reporting principles
Advanced Preparation: None