Self-Study
Lease Accounting: Core Concepts
Explore the fundamentals of lease accounting, including lease types, liabilities, and right-of-use assets, to confidently handle complex lease arrangements and disclosures.
$58.00 – $78.00
Webcasts are available for viewing Monday – Saturday, 8am – 8pm ET.
Without FlexCast, you must start with enough time to finish. (1 Hr/Credit)
Secure Transaction CPE Credits
2 Credits: Accounting
Course Level
Overview
Format
Self-Study
Course Description
Prior to Lease Accounting: Core Concepts, the multifaceted aspects of lease accounting, from different lease types to the specifics of lease liabilities and disclosures, might seem overwhelming. This lease accounting CPE course serves as a bridge, transitioning you from uncertainty to clarity. The online lease accounting CPE provides comprehensive coverage of lease components, types, and accounting methods, as well as critical topics like lease liabilities, right-of-use assets, and lease-related disclosures. After completing this self-study lease accounting CPE course, you will move from a state of apprehension to being well-versed in lease accounting, equipped to identify unique lease characteristics and apply the 12-month lease exception effectively. This newfound expertise will enable you to manage lease accounting with confidence, enhancing your value as a knowledgeable and reliable professional in the accounting and finance field.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the reasons why a lease can be useful for a lessee.
- Note the leasing rules related to asset substitution.
- Recognize the situations to which lease accounting does not apply.
- Recall the circumstances under which a separate lease component is considered to exist.
- Note the different types of lease payments and the costs associated with them.
- Identify the special rules related to leases from government entities.
- Recall how the 12-month lease exception works.
- Identify the unique characteristics of sales-type and direct financing leases.
- Note the restrictions on the use of the risk-free discount rate when deriving a lease present value.
Course Specifics
1163433
October 5, 2022
There are no prerequisites.
None
50
Compliance Information
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Meet The Experts
Steven M. Bragg, CPA, is a full-time book and course author who has written more than 300 business books and courses. He provides Western CPE with self-study courses in the areas of accounting and finance, with an emphasis on the practical application of accounting standards and management techniques. A sampling of his courses include the The New Controller Guidebook, The GAAP Guidebook, Accountants’ Guidebook, and Closing the Books: An Accountant’s Guide. He also manages the Accounting Best Practices podcast. Steven has been the CFO or controller of both public and private companies and has been a consulting manager with Ernst & Young and …
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