Browse Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR)

Chapter 23: Leases

In this section

  • Lessee Accounting (Finance vs. Operating)
    Learn how to classify leases as either finance or operating under ASC 842. Explore the five classification criteria, initial measurement of the right-of-use (ROU) asset, lease liability, and best practices for accurate and transparent financial reporting.
  • Lessor Accounting (Sales-Type, Direct Financing, Operating)
    Explore how lessors account for sales-type, direct financing, and operating leases under U.S. GAAP, focusing on revenue recognition, interest income, and key differences in asset treatment.
  • Sale-Leaseback Transactions
    Explore the intricacies of sale-leaseback transactions under U.S. GAAP and IFRS, including determining if a sale has occurred, timing of gain recognition, and the consequences of failed sales leading to financing arrangements.
  • Lease Disclosures
    Explore comprehensive guidance on lease disclosures, covering key quantitative and qualitative requirements under current accounting standards, including maturity analyses, discount rates, and variable lease payments.