IFRS 16, an International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), deals with lease accounting. It became effective on January 1, 2019, and replaced the previous standard, IAS 17. IFRS 16 introduces significant changes to how companies report leasing transactions on their financial statements, primarily aimed at increasing transparency and […]
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Understanding IFRS 16
The International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 16, which took effect in January 2019, has brought a transformative approach to how companies account for leases. This new standard has several key objectives, which include: In essence, IFRS 16 mandates that lessees (the party using a leased asset) must recognize most leases on their balance sheets. This […]