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Welcome to New Lease Accounting: Planning a Project
for FASB and IFRS Compliance
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New Lease Accounting:
Planning a Project for FASB
and IFRS ComplianceA 12 Step Guide for Project Management
Matt Waters, CPA, MBA, CGMA
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About Today’s Presenter
Matt Waters, CPA, MBA, CGMA
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1. Obtain a full understanding of ASC 842 and/or IFRS 16
2. Set a compliance timeline
3. Meet with a cross-functional group of leasing stakeholders
4. Organize a project team
5. Select a software solution for lease management and reporting
6. Compile a list of all leases
7. Evaluate compliance with existing ASC 840 accounting standards
8. Evaluate the HR impact and adjust staffing/training plans
9. Set internal accounting policies around leasing
10. Evaluate the process flow for leases and adjust to ensure efficiency
11. Review processes, software, policies and pro-forma results with auditors
12. Set up a sustainable process for managing leasing data
12 Steps for Lease Accounting Compliance
New Lease Accounting:
Planning a Project for FASB and IFRS Compliance
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What Exactly Is a Lease Under ASC 842 and IFRS 16?
• Virtually all leases will need to be recorded on the balance sheet
• There are some complex changes in the new rules, and all
companies should leverage the knowledge and expertise of
subject matter experts for complete compliance
1. Obtain a full understanding of ASC 842 and/or IFRS 16
New Lease Accounting:
Planning a Project for FASB and IFRS Compliance
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• Most companies will need to be in
compliance by the end of 2018 with
data going back to early 2017
• Many company-specific details of
the new standards can affect
compliance timelines
• Some companies may find it is
advantageous to adopt new
standards early
2. Set a compliance timeline
New Lease Accounting:
Planning a Project for FASB and IFRS Compliance
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Groups to consider including
in stakeholder meetings and
communications:
• Real Estate
• Property Management and Lease
Administration
• Maintenance
• Logistics
• IT
• Procurement
• Legal
• Financial Planning
• Accounting
• Treasury
• Program or Project Management
3. Meet with a cross-functional group of leasing stakeholders
New Lease Accounting:
Planning a Project for FASB and IFRS Compliance
• Leasing has been a
traditionally decentralized
process
• Centralizing lease data
will be key to success
• Communicate early to
obtain buy-in from all
stakeholders
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• Accounting – Due to the subject matter and the requirements for
financial reporting
• IT – Because the solution will likely involve implementing new software
• Program and Project Management – To add expertise in keeping the
project on track/budget
• Property Management and Lease Administration – Because of
interest in the solution selected and will most likely be responsible for
some data input
4. Organize a project team
New Lease Accounting:
Planning a Project for FASB and IFRS Compliance
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If you’re already a CoStar Customer,
Congratulations! Skip this Step!
If not, critical questions to assess software:
• Standard, Ad Hoc and Custom Reports?
• Audit trails of data changes?
• Cost for future upgrades?
• Cost for unlimited users?
• SSAE16 audits annually for SOX?
• Ingrate with ERP and IWMS systems?
• Software recommended by CPA firms?
• Proven FASB and IASB functionality?
5. Select a software solution
New Lease Accounting:
Planning a Project for FASB and IFRS Compliance
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6. Compile a list of all leases
New Lease Accounting:
Planning a Project for FASB and IFRS Compliance
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Now it’s time for a POLL!
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6. Compile a list of all leases
New Lease Accounting:
Planning a Project for FASB and IFRS Compliance
Don’t forget embedded leases!
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• Preparing for the new lease accounting rules may expose
compliance issues with current requirements
• Keep materiality (financial significance in terms of GAAP) in mind
• Understand the impact to practical expedients
• Review with auditors
7. Evaluate compliance with existing ASC 840 standard
New Lease Accounting:
Planning a Project for FASB and IFRS Compliance
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• Ensure accounting staff can
handle compliance tasks in
addition to regular duties
• Consider hiring additional
resources or consultants for
the project
• Consider training needs to
implement new processes
8. Evaluate the HR impact and adjust staffing/training plans
New Lease Accounting:
Planning a Project for FASB and IFRS Compliance
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• New standard is more principles-based and will require
more robust company policies and controls
• Set new policies and discuss with auditors
9. Set internal accounting policies around leasing
New Lease Accounting:
Planning a Project for FASB and IFRS Compliance
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• Consolidating and organizing lease data helps ensure lease data reliability
• Ensure leasing practices are efficient and eliminate waste
• An efficient lease management process can produce cost savings and better
negotiating leverage with vendors
10. Evaluate the process flow for leases and adjust to ensure efficiency
New Lease Accounting:
Planning a Project for FASB and IFRS Compliance
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• Audit teams can add expertise for project success
• Reviewing early with audit associates can save time during the
next annual audit
11. Review processes, software, policies and pro-forma results with auditors
New Lease Accounting:
Planning a Project for FASB and IFRS Compliance
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• Leasing will continue to be a valuable practice for business operations
• Existing leases will need to be maintained and new leases will need to
be set up
• Give some thought now to a sustainable and efficient process
12. Set up a sustainable process for managing leasing data
New Lease Accounting:
Planning a Project for FASB and IFRS Compliance
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This guide – co-authored by the
former lease accounting manager
with the largest home improvement
retailer in the U.S. – offers
organizational leaders practical,
real-world insight on how to create a
lease accounting compliance plan.
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New Lease Accounting:
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New Lease Accounting:
Planning a Project for FASB
and IFRS ComplianceA 12 Step Guide for Project Management
Matt Waters, CPA, MBA, CGMA
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