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What Is IFRS 16 and Why It Matters

IFRS 16 is an international accounting standard that fundamentally changed how organizations account for leases. Earlier, operating leases were kept off the balance sheet. IFRS 16 removed that option. Now, almost all leases must be recognized as right-of-use assets with corresponding lease liabilities.

Shasat, a reputable name in the world of financial education and training, has unveiled an exciting and timely initiative: the IFRS 16 Leases Workshop. This program has been carefully designed to address the seismic shifts in lease accounting brought about by the IFRS 16 accounting standard, a pivotal change that's been hailed as the most significant in over 30 years.

With the introduction of IFRS 16, companies adhering to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are facing a transformative challenge. The longstanding practice of classifying leases as either operating or finance leases has been overhauled. Now, all leases are to be reported on the balance sheet, fundamentally altering the way businesses account for these financial obligations. It's worth noting that some exemptions still apply, specifically for short-term leases without purchase options or low-value assets.

This shift in lease accounting brings forth an era of enhanced transparency and clarity in financial reporting. Investors will benefit from financial statements that more accurately mirror the economic realities of businesses. This, in turn, simplifies the process of evaluating and comparing companies within the same industry, ultimately supporting more informed investment decisions.

Moreover, the implementation of IFRS 16 (also known as ASC 842 under US GAAP) results in a notable increase in assets, liabilities, and net debt. These changes have a direct impact on key accounting and financial ratios, which can influence a company's appeal to potential investors and its ability to secure essential financing.

For professionals and organizations looking to navigate these complex changes and optimize their financial reporting, the IFRS 16 Leases Workshop is an invaluable resource. It equips participants with the knowledge and skills required to effectively tackle the challenges posed by IFRS 16. The course covers a wide array of essential topics, including determining suitable lease portfolios, understanding asset identification criteria, evaluating lease terms, and accounting for various types of lease payments.

Participants will also gain insight into reassessing lease liabilities in the face of changing lease terms, understanding lease incentives, initial direct costs, and dismantling costs. The treatment of non-lease components in a lease contract and handling onerous leases under IFRS 16 are also addressed. The course further delves into the critical aspect of applying the appropriate discount rate to calculate lease liabilities and offers guidance on where to source these rates.

To accommodate professionals worldwide, Shasat has made the IFRS 16 Leases Workshop accessible through various platforms and locations. This inclusive approach ensures that individuals from diverse backgrounds and regions can benefit from this essential training.

Here is the schedule of upcoming programs by Shasat. However, we recommend you continue to visit Shasat's website for the most up-to-date program schedules.

IFRS 16 For Leases Workshop | GID 32001 | London: September 29, 2023 

IFRS 16 For Leases Workshop | GID 32002 | Zurich: November 1, 2023

IFRS 16 For Leases Workshop | GID 32003 | Dubai: November 15, 2023

IFRS 16 For Leases Workshop | GID 32004 | Singapore: October 28, 2023

IFRS 16 For Leases Workshop | GID 32005 | Toronto: December 7, 2023

IFRS 16 For Leases Workshop | GID 32007 | Cape Town: October 7, 2023

IFRS 16 For Leases Workshop | GID 32008 | Sydney: November 24, 2023

IFRS 16 For Leases Workshop | GID 32009 | Miami: December 13, 2023

IFRS 16 For Leases Workshop | GID 32000 | Online: Available on request

For more details and to enrol in IFRS 16 Leases Workshop, please visit:

By participating in this comprehensive workshop, finance professionals and organizations can prepare themselves to meet the complexities of the IFRS 16 accounting standard head-on. This knowledge not only enhances financial reporting accuracy but also strengthens a company's appeal to potential investors and its ability to secure vital financing.

Executive Summary

Since April 2019, due to the introduction of IFRS 16 / Ind AS 116 – Leases, there has been a significant change in how leases are accounted for, especially by the lessees. As per the earlier leasing standard, lessees were required to account for lease transactions as operating or finance leases depending on the rules and tests of classification. As per the new leasing standard, this classification is done away with, and lessees are now required to recognize nearly all leases (except short-term and low-value leases) on the Balance Sheet which will reflect their Right-to-use an asset for a period of time and the associated lease liability for rent payments.

The accounting of operating leases as per the earlier standard was relatively straightforward, which required lessees to recognize lease payments as operating lease expenses on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

The accounting of operating leases as per the earlier standard was relatively straightforward, which required lessees to recognize lease payments as operating lease expenses on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

However, as per the new standard, Right-to-use an asset / Right of use asset (ROU Asset) and lease liability is recognized on the lease commencement date. Subsequently, the expense is recognized in the form of a finance charge on the lease liability and depreciation on ROU assets.

This change requires lessees to:

Recognize ROU asset for the right to use the asset he obtains by virtue of a lease contract from a lessor. Lessee measures ROU assets based on the calculation of lease liability. In addition to the value of lease liability, ROU assets may include pre-payments related to the lease, transaction costs, etc.

Recognize corresponding lease liability at the present value for an amount payable to the lessor over the lease term in future

Depreciate ROU Asset on a straight-line basis over the lease tenure/ asset useful life, whichever is lower

Subsequently, measure the lease liability by charging finance cost and reduce it to the extent of rent payment

Re-measure the carrying value of lease liability due to modification in the lease contract and provide the effect of such re-measurement on a prospective basis

Adjust ROU Asset based on re-measurement of lease liability

Calculate the impact of profit or loss in case of a decrease in the scope of the contract or termination of the lease contract.

Hence, it is imperative for the lessee to maintain and update the lease calculations under IFRS 16 / Ind AS 116 to ascertain the carrying values of the lease liability and ROU Asset at the end of every reporting period and calculate finance charge and depreciation charge for every reporting period for the purpose of lease accounting.

These calculations generally require using a spreadsheet and if the lessee entity has more than a handful of leases, then creating, maintaining, and updating the lease calculations using a spreadsheet poses significant challenges like:

Risk of incorrect formulae

Difficulty in handling complex re-measurement, modification, and termination calculations

User-specific spreadsheet resulting in dependency on a specific person

Lack of maker–checker concept

This blog aims to discuss these challenges which all the lessee entities should be aware of and be prepared to address whenever they arise, to ensure the accuracy of lease calculations and disclosures as per IFRS 16 / Ind AS 116 – Leases.

Significant challenges posed by lease calculations using spreadsheets

1. Risk of incorrect formulae

It is a known fact that spreadsheets are prone to manual formula errors which include but are not limited to:

Incorrectly typed formulas, incorrect cell references, circular references.

Copying formulas incorrectly which includes not adjusting cell references when copying formulas to different locations.

Pasting values – which means pasting data without formulas and losing the dynamic nature of calculations and thereby losing the trail.

Mishandling date formats, leading to incorrect calculations or sorting.

Hidden Rows and Columns – Forgetting that hidden rows/columns affect calculations and graphs.

Performance Issues – Complex calculations on large data sets can slow down the spreadsheet or even cause crashes.

Complex Formulae are harder to understand and prone to errors.

Lack of Documentation – Failing to add comments to explain formulas and calculations for future reference.

Version Control – Managing multiple versions of a spreadsheet can lead to confusion and using outdated data.

2. Difficulty in handling complex re-measurement, modification, and termination calculations

Despite all the limitations of the spreadsheet, the entity might decide to invest a significant amount of time and effort in the preparation of a template to generate lease calculations required under IFRS 16 / Ind AS 116 – Leases. However, entities must note that lease calculation is not a one-time activity.

Such a spreadsheet template would only handle the calculations required at the inception of the lease contract. However, if the terms of the contract change during the lease tenure or if the entity decides to foreclose the contract, it might result in re-measurement / modification/termination of the lease contract.

This requires re-measuring the existing carrying value of lease liability with a corresponding adjustment in the carrying value of the ROU Asset and calculating the revised finance and depreciation charge for the remaining lease tenure on a prospective basis.

Termination requires the de-recognition of lease liability, ROU Asset, and calculation of gain/loss on termination which is to be accounted for in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Building a template in the spreadsheet to handle such complex scenarios and maintaining it perpetually may be challenging if the entity has more than a handful of lease contracts that undergo modification in the contract terms.

3. User-specific spreadsheet resulting in dependency on a specific person

The lease calculation template can be built in a spreadsheet with formulae, various links within worksheets, and fields for entering lease details. However, such a spreadsheet would always be user-specific. The person who builds the template in the spreadsheet would have all the knowledge about the formulae, links, etc., however, in the absence of this person, it would be difficult for any other person to enter or update the lease details in the spreadsheet and get accurate results from it given the complex nature of calculations.

Further, in the absence of a detailed handover, the new person might make inputs in the spreadsheet in a way the template is not designed to accept and get inaccurate results from the spreadsheet.

Hence, such person-specific dependency may result in a delay in getting desired results and hamper overall productivity.

4. Lack of maker–checker concept

Spreadsheets lack the maker-checker concept which involves one person preparing the template, entering inputs, applying formulae, and another person reviewing and approving it.

In the absence of such a review mechanism, the user inputs and formulae-based calculations in the template might go unreviewed and manual errors that might exist in the spreadsheet may go unnoticed. Further, it is practically not feasible to review each cell in the spreadsheet to ensure the accuracy of the formula.

Conclusion

IFRS 16 / Ind AS 116 – Leases require complex calculations to derive the carrying values of lease liability, ROU Asset, finance charge on lease liability, and the depreciation of ROU Asset and it could possibly be argued that the spreadsheet is the most economical tool for these calculations.

However, before making this decision, entities must weigh the costs and risks arising due to the challenges mentioned above in lease calculations using the spreadsheets and the legal and financial impact it could have on the entities if the lease information in the financial statements is misstated due to inherent limitations of such spreadsheets.

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