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IFRS 16

Understand IFRS 16 and how it transforms lease accounting for lessees.

Created byEunice Chu
IntermediateUpdated Oct 30, 2019

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleUnderstand the overall scope and purpose of IFRS 16.
  • check_circleDistinguish between lease and non-lease components.
  • check_circleApply the new accounting model for lessees.
  • check_circleAccount for variable lease payments under IFRS 16.
  • check_circleIdentify exemptions and their practical applications.
  • check_circleDetermine the appropriate lease term in complex scenarios.

About This Course

IFRS 16 Leases, effective since 1 January 2019, brought a significant shift in lease accounting by requiring lessees to recognize nearly all leases on the statement of financial position. This standard introduces the concept of right-of-use assets and corresponding lease liabilities, enhancing transparency and comparability across financial statements. This webinar provides a clear and structured overview of the standard and its application in practice.

You’ll gain insight into the scope of IFRS 16, the distinction between lease and non-lease components, the new accounting model for lessees, and key considerations such as variable lease payments, exemptions, and determining the lease term. This course is essential for accounting professionals seeking to stay current with IFRS standards and improve their lease accounting practices.

Course Content

1 activity • 1 videos • duration: 1h 7m

  • videocamIFRS 16 Leases - CPD Formula
    Duration 67:10

Your Instructor

Eunice Chu

FCCA, HKICPA, MBA

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Eunice Chu is an experienced corporate trainer. Equipped with profound knowledge on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Eunice is a reputable and well-respected speaker of technical seminars and trainings to the commercial sector, finance professional community, universities in Hong Kong and Shanghai, government officers of Hong Kong, Macao, Vietnam, Cambodia and corporates all over Asia and North America. She has also delivered accounting professional qualification examination support classes on financial reporting for over 20 years. Being a seasoned speaker in industry forums, events, conferences and grounded with solid business background, Eunice brings audience insights and inspirations on professional ethics, entrepreneurship, leadership, management and market-relevant topics of the latest business development. Eunice was the Head of Policy of ACCA Hong Kong, acting as a moderator and speaker of high-profile industry events. She also gained extensive senior finance management experience through working as the Regional Finance Director of Sony Music and Revlon Inc. And she had also worked as an auditor in PricewaterhouseCoopers before. She holds a Master and Bachelor degree in Business Administration from the University of London in the United Kingdom and the Chinese University of Hong Kong respectively. She is a fellow member of ACCA, HKICPA, ISCA and SCAA.

Credit Information

Professional development requirements vary by profession, country, and regulatory body. Before enrolling, review the course details and confirm that the content, learning format, and any listed credits meet your specific requirements. You are responsible for confirming eligibility with your regulator or professional association and keeping the records required for reporting.

What Students Are Saying

4.5 out of 5
Student's Choice
76 reviews
  • SB
    Samantha B.
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    good thank you

  • JK
    Jean K.
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    Good refresher. I wish it went more in depth about various non-lease components that may be included in a lease contract.

  • KO
    Keith O.
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    Excellent with great examples.

  • MG
    Mark G.
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    Good match

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