Wissenschaftlicher Aufsatz aus dem Jahr 2011 im Fachbereich Jura - Zivilrecht / Handelsrecht, Gesellschaftsrecht, Kartellrecht, Wirtschaftsrecht, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Leasing is more and more understood as a modern form of financing of various assets, both in the commercial and the private sector. Leases have now become an integral part of economic life. With their multiple creative possibilities and variations, leases are an equitable alternative to buying and renting for companies. The diversity of different forms of leasing, and the fact that there is no uniform lease contract as a reference, results in lease accounting being one of the most difficult areas of accounting under almost all jurisdictions. [1] This diversity leads to an accounting system for leasing business with different possibilities to allocate positions in the P & L and balance sheet. Due to the lack of specific rules, leasing accounting is mostly based on general accounting principles. [2] In Germany, relevant tax decrees have impact on the local accounting. Leases are, in principle, not fixed on legal contract types, and this allows temporary grant of use and utilization of liquidity-friendly financing alternatives in the balance-sheet. Since most major accounting systems presuppose exclusion of pending transactions from the balance sheet, [3] companies used contracts for grant of use, such as lease, deliberately to influence the accounting. For example, sale and leaseback transactions are used to reduce the balance-sheet debt, though the physical property mapping has not changed. [4] The current lease accounting under IFRS 17 of the IASB is to be understood as a reaction to the existing situation in the various accounting systems. The aim of the standard setter was to capture the major part of the grant of use in the balance sheet. All postings, which change the asset allocation similar to an investment, should also be accounted as such. [5] The concept of economic ownership divi

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Seminar paper from the year 2019 in the subject Business economics - Accounting and Taxes, grade: 1,3, University of applied sciences Frankfurt a. M., course: International Finance & Accounting, language: English, abstract: The aim of this work is to show the accounting for leases under IFRS, HGB and to clarify the differences. The work devotes one main point to IFRS and one to the HGB. Each part gives an overview of the legal basics. This is followed by a classification of the leases in order to clarify the attribution of the leased object (hereinafter LO), which is relevant for the accounting. Finally, the accounting considered in detail by the lessor (hereinafter LG) or lessee (hereinafter LN). this is followed by a comparison of the approaches according to IFRS and HGB. The result concludes the work. This term paper does not deal with special leasing topics such as sales and leaseback or real estate leasing. The focus here is a simple lease, which arises, for example, when leasing a production plant.

About the Book: The book “Treatise on Leases” has been written very scrupulously to serve as one stop shop for accounting guidance on leases across the globe. The standard on leases has been revamped and brought tremendous changes in the accounting for lessees, while the accounting for lessors remain largely unchanged. With the alignment of IFRS and US GAAP on this standard and consequential introduction of Ind AS, users could feel an emergent need for a comprehensive guide to refer for lease transactions. This book is an endeavor to cater to that need of the users across the globe. The book comprises of accounting guidance on leases in accordance with IGAAP and Ind AS. The text of Ind AS is meant to be referred in context of IFRS as well, as there is no major difference between these two standards. To give a holistic and comprehensive view of local and global standard, a detailed comparison of Ind AS, IGAAP, IFRS and US GAAP has been given. For easy understanding various case studies and practical examples have been used, a detailed analysis of a sample lease agreement has been given in the book. In order to allow readers, test their knowledge multiple-choice questions have been incorporated and to make this book a comprehensive solution, authors have given disclosure checklists based on AS, Ind AS and IFRS. Further, for a more practical and realistic outlook, the book comprises of disclosures from published financial statements of Indian and global listed companies. The book is updated as of December 2020 and serves a wide audience ranging from CA final students to qualified CA, CS, ICWA, CFOs, finance professionals, accountants and corporates. It's a treatise that inscribes the transfiguration of financial reporting of lease transactions in the history of accounting, giving its readers an in-depth insight on its each and every detail. Highlights: ? Comprehensive commentary on Ind AS 116/IFRS 16 and AS 19 explained with practical examples and case studies. ? In depth analysis of a sample lease agreement on the basis of Ind AS 116/IFRS 16. ? Multiple Choice Questions on Ind AS/IFRS and IGAAP. ? Detailed comparison of various GAAPs: Ind AS, IGAAP, IFRS, US GAAP and ICDS. ? Disclosure checklist for Ind AS, IFRS and IGAAP.

Wissenschaftlicher Aufsatz aus dem Jahr 2011 im Fachbereich Jura - Zivilrecht / Handelsrecht, Gesellschaftsrecht, Kartellrecht, Wirtschaftsrecht, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: 1. Introduction These days, leasing is usually understood as a modern form of financing of various assets, both in the commercial and the private sector. Leases have now become an integral part of economic life. With their multiple creative possibilities and variations, leases are an equitable alternative to buying and renting for companies. The diversity of different forms of leasing, and the fact that there is no uniform lease contract as a reference, results in lease accounting being one of the most difficult areas of accounting under almost all jurisdictions. [1] This diversity leads to an accounting system for leasing business with different possibilities to allocate positions in the P & L and balance sheet. Due to the lack of specific rules, leasing accounting is mostly based on general accounting principles. [2] In Germany, relevant tax decrees have impact on the local accounting. Leases are, in principle, not fixed on legal contract types, and this allows temporary grant of use and utilization of liquidity-friendly financing alternatives in the balance-sheet. Since most major accounting systems presuppose exclusion of pending transactions from the balance sheet, [3] companies used contracts for grant of use, such as lease, deliberately to influence the accounting. For example, sale and leaseback transactions are used to reduce the balance-sheet debt, though the physical property mapping has not changed. [4] The current lease accounting under IFRS 17 of the IASB is to be understood as a reaction to the existing situation in the various accounting systems. The aim of the standard setter was to capture the major part of the grant of use in the balance sheet. All postings, which change the asset allocation similar to an investment, should also be accounted as such. [5] The concept of e

Leasing is by far the most important source of finance for various types of assets needed by firms, but this may cause problems. Among them are the decisions to buy or lease and the accounting decisions to capitalize or expense. Riahi-Belkaoui addresses both problems by examining the models and standards used both for management of and accounting for leases. In five chapters Riahi-Belkaoui covers the issues involved in leasing and financing decision models and offers a decision format to reconcile disagreements among various approaches to the lease-or-buy analysis. He examines all the techniques proposed for accounting for long-term leases as formulated by the Statement of Accounting Standards No. 13 and then looks at specific issues. In his final chapter, a unique contribution to the literature on leasing, Riahi-Belkaoui explores the economics of buying. This is a valuable resource for financial accountants, decision makers, and researchers interested in the management of leases.