IFRS 16 resources

Whilst leases do not feature in the Financial Reporting Councils (FRC's) top ten findings for 2022/23, the FRC's previously issued IFRS 16 thematic, sets out the FRC's expectations for high-quality reporting in this area and highlights those areas where improvements to reporting quality have been identified in the past. The FRC expects to see:

Accounting policies tailored to the company’s specific circumstances, covering all material aspects of leasing arrangements (eg accounting for non-lease
components, sale and leaseback transactions and the company’s activities as a lessor).
Disclosure clearly explaining the significant judgements made by management (particularly to determine the lease term) and estimation uncertainty.
Adequate presentation of leasing arrangements in primary statements
Sufficient level of qualitative and quantitative information in respect of the company’s leasing arrangements and their financial effects.
Material balance sheet movements in right of use assets and lease liability balances explained.
Clear explanation of the circumstances in which the interest rate implicit in the lease can be determined.
European Securities and Markets Authority guidelines being followed for alternative performance measures (APMs) presented.

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IFRS 16 resources

We comment on seven IFRS Interpretations Committee tentative agenda decisions

20 Aug, 2019

We have published our comment letters on IFRS Interpretations Committee tentative agenda decisions related to IAS 1, IAS 7, IAS 41, IFRS 9, IFRS 15, and IFRS 16, as published in the June 2019 IFRIC Update.

Deloitte comment letter on tentative agenda decision on IFRS 16 — Lessee’s incremental borrowing rate

20 Aug, 2019

We have commented on the IFRS Interpretations Committee's publication in the June 2019 IFRIC Update of the tentative decision not to take onto the Committee's agenda the request for clarification on the determination of a lessee’s incremental borrowing rate.

We comment on two IASB exposure drafts

20 Aug, 2019

We have responded to the IASB’s exposure drafts ED/2019/2 'Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2018–2020' and ED/2019/3 'Reference to the Conceptual Framework (Proposed amendments to IFRS 3)'.

Deloitte comment letter on the IASB's proposed annual improvements 2018-2020

20 Aug, 2019

We agree with the proposed amendments to IFRS 9, IFRS 16, and IAS 41, however, we do not believe that the proposed amendment to IFRS 1 should be a requirement - we believe it should be an option.

2019 Update on Half Yearly Financial Reporting

12 Jul, 2019

The 2019 edition of our popular guide to half-yearly financial reporting contains a regulatory overview, setting out the requirements for half-yearly financial reports and changes for preparers to contend with in 2019, including disclosures on the impact of implementing IFRS 16 Leases, a model half-yearly financial report, including illustrative IAS 34 condensed financial statements; and a disclosure checklist.

IASB presentation slides

08 Jul, 2019

The IASB has posted to its website the slides of two full presentations and one breakfast talk given by IASB members at the recent annual congress of the European Accounting Association (EAA).

EFRAG draft comment letter on proposed annual improvements to IFRS standards 2018-2020

05 Jun, 2019

The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has issued a draft comment letter on the IASB exposure draft ED/2019/2 ‘Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2018-2020 Cycle’.

Need to know — IASB publishes proposals for amendments under its Annual Improvement Process

28 May, 2019

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has published an exposure draft ED/2019/2 'Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2018–2020'. It contains proposed amendments to four International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as result of the IASB's annual improvements project. Comments are requested by 20 August 2019.

IASB publishes proposals for amendments under its annual improvements project (cycle 2018-2020)

21 May, 2019

Lease modifications – extending the lease term

21 May, 2019

This publication from Deloitte Hong Kong focuses on the extension of a lease. Specifically, it addresses the following issues: 1) What constitutes a lease modification? 2) When should a lease modification be accounted for? 3) What is the impact of a lease modification on the lease term? 4) How do the modification requirements interact with transition reliefs?

We comment on four IFRS Interpretations Committee tentative agenda decisions

15 May, 2019

We have published our comment letters on IFRS Interpretations Committee tentative agenda decisions related to IAS 19, IFRS 15, IFRS 16, and cryptocurrencies, as published in the March 2019 IFRIC Update.

Deloitte comment letter on tentative agenda decision on IFRS 16 — Subsurface rights

15 May, 2019

We have commented on the IFRS Interpretations Committee's publication in the March 2019 IFRIC Update of the tentative decision not to take onto the Committee's agenda the request for clarification on the Standard applicable (IFRS 16, IAS 38 or another Standard) in accounting for a contract for subsurface rights.

Paper on the new leasing standard and top ten considerations for investors

13 May, 2019

The CFA Institute, a global association of investment professionals, has published 'Leases: What Investors Need to Know About the New Standard'.

IFRS model financial statements 2018 — Appendix 2: Early adoption of IFRS 16 'Leases'

12 Feb, 2019

This Appendix has been produced to complement the 'International GAAP Holdings Limited Model financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2018'. It focuses on the changes introduced by the requirements in IFRS 16 Leases which is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019 (earlier application is permitted if disclosed and if IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers is also applied).

IVSC consults on the valuation of non-financial liabilities

07 Jan, 2019

The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) has published an exposure draft IVS 220 'Non-Financial Liabilities' for public comment.

IASB publishes editorial corrections

12 Dec, 2018

The IASB has published its first batch of editorial corrections in 2018.

Governance in brief — FRC issues advice on annual reports for the 2018/19 reporting season

06 Dec, 2018

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has issued its Annual Review of Corporate Reporting and annual letter to finance directors and audit committee chairs covering its perspective on key developments for 2018/19 annual reports.

FRC publishes the results of its thematic review of reporting by smaller listed and AIM quoted companies

07 Nov, 2018

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published the results of its thematic review of reporting by smaller listed and AIM quoted companies. Whilst the FRC identified improvement in the quality of reporting, principally by those larger companies within the sample, it highlights that “there is clearly scope for further improvement”.

FRC announces thematic reviews on impairment of non-financial assets and disclosures relating to the implementation of IFRS 16 within 2019 interim accounts

07 Nov, 2018

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has announced that it is to undertake thematic reviews on impairment of non-financial assets and disclosures relating to the implementation of IFRS 16 ‘Leases’ within 2019 interim accounts. In addition it will undertake a thematic review on the effects of the decision to leave the EU on companies’ disclosures.

ESMA announces enforcement priorities for 2018 financial statements

27 Oct, 2018

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has announced the priority issues that the assessment of listed companies' 2018 financial statements will focus on.

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