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Lesson 34

Leases - part 4

James Griffiths

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Lease payments can be structured in different ways—either paid at the end of each period (in arrears) or at the beginning (in advance)—and each approach significantly affects how you calculate amortised cost, carrying value, and liability classification. This lesson breaks down the mechanics of both payment structures, showing you the exact journal entries and calculations needed to accurately reflect lease obligations on financial statements.

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In this lesson

  1. 0:00 Introduction to Lease Payments
  2. 0:47 Instalments in Arrears Explained
  3. 2:30 Instalments in Advance Clarification
  4. 4:09 Calculating Carrying Value: Arrears Example
  5. 9:43 Revisiting Question: Instalments in Advance

About this lesson

Dive into the intricacies of lease payments and their impact on financial accounting in "Leases - part 4". This detailed exploration covers the differences between instalments paid in arrears and in advance, and how each method affects the amortised cost remeasurement, carrying value, and liability classification of leases. Learn the specific journal entries for each scenario and gain insights into accurately calculating the carrying value and splitting liabilities into current and non-current. Perfect for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of lease accounting, this video offers valuable knowledge to enhance financial accuracy and decision-making.

Duration: 14m

  • Lease payments in arrears
  • Lease payments in advance
  • Amortised cost remeasurement
  • Carrying value calculation
  • Current and non-current liability split
  • Right-of-use asset journal entries

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