IFRS-16

IFRS 16 takes a new approach to accounting for leases, called the ‘right-of-use’ model. This means that if a company has control over, or right to use, an asset they are renting, it is classified as a lease for accounting purposes and must be recognized on the company’s balance sheet. The objective is to ensure that companies report information for all of their leased assets in a standardized way and bring transparency on companies’ lease assets and liabilities.