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What are the major differences between ASC 842 & IFRS 16?
Answer :
The major differences between ASC 842 & IFRS 16 are s follows :
IFRS 16 | ASC 842 |
1. Effective date of IFRS 16 is for annual period beginning on or after January 1, 2019 for all entities. | 1. Effective date of ASC 842 is December 15, 2018 for Public entities and December 15, 2019 for others. |
2. In IFRS 16, full retrospective approach or modified retrospective approaches are available. | 2. ASC 842 allows only modified retrospective approach for all leases existing at or entered into. |
3. IFRS 16 allows recognition exemption to low value assets. | 3. No such exemption available in ASC 842. |
4. IFRS 16 applies only a single on balance sheet lease accounting model. | 4. ASC 842 applies dual classification model as operating leases or finance leases. |
5. IFRS 16 asks lessees to remeasure lease liabilities when changes in variable lease payments are due to index or rates. | 5. ASC 842 does not demand any reassessment due to adjustment to an index or rate. |