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
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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.
Skills you'll gain
- Balance Sheet
- Revenue Recognition
- Depreciation
- Technical Accounting
- Cash Flows
- Business Reporting
- Accounting
- Specialized Accounting
- Financial Accounting
- International Financial Reporting Standards
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Standard Accounting Practices
- Contract Accounting
- Lease Contracts
- Financial Reporting
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December 2025
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