Learners will identify key lease concepts, classify leases under ASC 842 and IFRS, analyze lessee and lessor scenarios, and apply measurement, impairment, and re-measurement principles using real-world examples. This comprehensive course builds a strong foundation in both operating and finance leases while advancing toward complex areas such as sales-type leases, direct financing leases, and global reporting differences.

Master Lease Accounting: Analyze, Classify & Apply Standards

Master Lease Accounting: Analyze, Classify & Apply Standards
This course is part of Advanced Business Combinations & Ownership Accounting Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA
Access provided by ExxonMobil
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What you'll learn
Identify and classify leases under ASC 842 and IFRS for both lessee and lessor scenarios.
Perform lease measurement, re-measurement, impairment, and related accounting calculations accurately.
Analyze and interpret the financial statement impact of operating, finance, and complex lease structures.
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December 2025
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module introduces the foundational concepts of lease accounting, covering lease definitions, advantages and disadvantages, distinctions between lease and rent, and the key terminology essential for understanding modern leasing practices. Learners also explore operating leases and apply concepts through practical calculation examples to build confidence in real-world scenarios.
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11 videos4 assignments
This module deepens the learner’s understanding of finance leases, including their defining characteristics and accounting treatment from the lessee’s perspective. It also shifts to the lessor viewpoint, exploring sales-type leases, direct financing leases, and the revenue recognition principles that guide lessor accounting under modern standards.
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7 videos3 assignments
This module focuses on ASC 842, the US GAAP standard governing lease accounting. Learners explore the updated lease definition, classification model, lease term determination, fixed payments, and practical classification exercises. The module reinforces technical accuracy through progressively applied problem sets.
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9 videos4 assignments
This module explores advanced lease accounting topics, including complex lessor scenarios, impairment of lease-related assets, re-measurement requirements, and a comparative analysis of ASC 842 and IFRS 16. Learners gain a global perspective and learn how to reassess lease balances based on updated assumptions or standards.
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5 videos3 assignments
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