Intermediate Accounting
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ISBN: 9780136912644
Author: Elizabeth A. Gordon; Jana S. Raedy; Alexander J. Sannella
Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
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Chapter 18, Problem 1JC
Cases Judgment Cases
Judgment Case 1: Comparison of Lease Classification Rules
The lease rules discussed in this chapter have an effective date for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. Under U.S. GAAP, the classification rules that were effective before that date are a bit different Specifically, the Group 1 rules were as follows.
- 1. The lease transfers ownership of the properly to the lessee at the end of the lease term
- 2. The lease contains a bargain purchase option, which allows the lessee to acquire the property at a price specified at the inception of the lease that is substantially lower than the expected fair market value of the property at the date the option can be exercised.
- 3. The lease term is greater than or equal to 75% of the estimated economic life of the property.
- 4. The present value of the minimum lease payments is greater than or equal to 90% of the fair market value of the property at the inception of the lease.
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- a. Compare and contrast the old rules to the new rules.
- b. Which set of rules require the most judgment?
- c. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the old classification rules versus the new classification rules?
- d. Which do you prefer? Explain your answer.
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Part 1: New Lease Accounting –IFRS 16 Leases Effect Analysis.
Identify differences between IFRS 16 and U.S. GAAP new lease accounting (ASC Topic 842). Based on these differences, discuss which one (IFRS or U.S. GAAP) you favor and why?
Discuss three main features of the two transition methods for lessees under ASC 842 and IFRS 16. Which transition method would investors likely prefer? Why? Which transition method may be preferred by companies? Why?
Part 1: New Lease Accounting – IFRS 16 Leases Effect Analysis.
What are the top three industries most affected by IFRS 16 as measured by the present value of future payments for off-balance-sheet leases to total assets? Which leased assets propel them to the top three? Also, discuss the extent that smaller firms would be affected by IFRS 16.
Which payments are to be included in the measurement of lease assets and lease liabilities? Also, discuss the pros and cons of excluding the following payments from the measurement.
Variable lease payments linked to future use or sales
Optional payments relating to lease-extension option when a lessee is not reasonably certain to exercise the option.
Discuss the effects of the new accounting on the following items and ratios of lessees. Provide reason(s) behind all effects.
EBITDA, operating profit, and profit before tax
Operating cash flow, financing cash flow, and total cash flow
Debt to equity, current ratio, and return on total assets
Which of the following statements is correct in accordance with AASB 16 Leases?
Group of answer choices
A lease contract, or part of a lease contract, conveys the right to transfer ownership of an asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.
Payments that are made by a lessee at commencement date are included in the initial amount recognised for the lease liability.
Payment for executory costs reimbursed by the lessee after being paid by the lessor on behalf of the lessee are included in the calculation of lease payments.
Variable lease payments may be increased or decreased during the lease term because of changes in facts and circumstances occurring after the asset is made available to the lessee to use, other than the passage of time.
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