Unusual Lease Accounting Issues: Disclosures, Cancellations, Dispositions, and Statement Presentation
Author: Pat Patterson
| CPE Credit: |
2 hours for CPAs |
This course is designed to provide professional accountants with insight on how to implement the changes for lease transactions under the Financial Accounting Standards Board's (FASB) new leasing standards of ASU 2016-02 and other lease related ASUs and changes. One will learn the accounting and financial reporting requirements to agree with the requirements of the revised new standards for Lessees and Lessors. Further, the course will update professionals with the new revised standards for disclosures, cancellations, dispositions, and presentation issues.
Publication Date: March 2024
Designed For
Professionals who must implement, update, and understand the new and unusual multiple leasing standards from the FASB under ASC Topic 842, Leases, and any newly issued lease ASUs. They should be aware of the latest changes in the new standards. Professionals include CPAs in public practice, managers in industry, government, and education, internal auditors, and users of the financial information.
Topics Covered
- Introductions to Leases
- Selected Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs)
- Some Simple Points About Leases
- Introductions for Reassessments
- Lease Remeasurements and Changes
Learning Objectives
- Identify types of leases
- Recognize how to record unusual lease transactions according to their type and unusual issues
- Recognize how to disclose lease activity
- Recognize the nuances in types of leases for both lessees and lessors
- Identify and evaluate financial reports and reporting with leases
Level
Update
Instructional Method
Self-Study
NASBA Field of Study
Accounting (1 hour), Auditing (1 hour)
Program Prerequisites
Participants should have a general knowledge of US GAAP.
Advance Preparation
None
