An Overview of Lease Accounting

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1Credits
Accounting and Auditing
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Product Code: AI23-LEAS-OV
Level: Intermediate
Vendor: AICPA CPE Division
Field of Study: Accounting

Overview:

Leases overview Implementation

Get a bird's-eye view of FASB ASC 842, Leases, and learn how a lease contract is identified, recognized, initially measured, subsequently measured, presented in the financial statements, and disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.

Also gain a high-level view of lease modifications, sale and leaseback transactions, and tips on implementing FASB ASC 842.

Objectives:

Learning Outcomes

  • Recognize arrangements that meet the requirements for lease accounting under FASB ASC 842, Leases.
  • Recognize lessee accounting requirements for operating leases and finance leases under FASB ASC 842.
  • Recognize lessor accounting requirements for sales-type, direct financing, and operating leases under FASB ASC 842.
  • Recognize accounting requirements for lease modifications under FASB ASC 842.
  • Recognize accounting requirements for sale and leaseback transactions under FASB ASC 842.
  • Recognize presentation requirements for lessees and lessors under FASB ASC 842.
  • Recognize business factors to consider when implementing FASB ASC 842.

Major Topics:

Key Topics

  • Identifying a lease
  • Classifying a lease
  • Lessee accounting
  • Lessor accounting
  • Lease modifications
  • Sale and leaseback transactions
  • Financial statement and disclosure requirements
  • Implementing FASB ASC 842

Designed For:

Who Will Benefit

  • Accountants and finance professionals as well as legal staff and other stakeholders from procurement, IT, and anyone who enters into contracts.


Prerequisite:

Experience in application of accounting standard