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Lease Accounting Simplified – What You Need to Stay Compliant 2 Credits

Lease Accounting Simplified – What You Need to Stay Compliant 2 Credits

  • Kelen Camehl

    CPA (US), MBA

  • Rating

    5

  • Published on

    February, 2025

  • Subject Area

    Accounting

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Learning Objective

  • Determine whether an arrangement contains a lease as well as how to classify that lease.
  • Recognize the recognition and measurement requirements for both lessees and lessors.
  • Identify the classification criteria for sales-type, direct financing, and operating leases.
  • Explain the overall requirements for lease modifications.
  • Analyze the criteria used for sale and leaseback transactions.
  • Discuss the presentation requirements for both lessees and lessors.

Course Overview

Leases are a crucial part of many businesses, but do you know how to account for them correctly? ASC 842 has transformed lease accounting by requiring companies to recognize lease assets and liabilities on their balance sheets.

This CPE course provides a practical, concise overview of ASC 842 lease accounting standards, guiding you through lease identification, classification, and measurement. You’ll explore key challenges, such as determining lease terms, handling modifications, and distinguishing lease from non-lease components. With multiple departments involved—finance, legal, and procurement—ASC 842 compliance demands coordination and judgment. The course simplifies these complexities, helping you confidently navigate lease accounting while ensuring accurate reporting and compliance.

Key topics covered in this CPE course:

  • Lease Classification & Modifications
  • Sale and Leaseback Transactions
  • Lease Payments & Discount Rate
  • Disclosure Requirements & Financial Reporting

By the end of this course, you’ll have a strong grasp of ASC 842, its impact on financial statements, and how to apply its principles effectively. Join us to enhance your lease accounting knowledge and ensure your organization stays compliant with ASC 842.

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License details Credits Status
Accounting for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Financial Accounting for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 2 CPE Eligible
Financial Reporting for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Financial Statement Analysis for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 2 PL Eligible
Accounting for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2 CPE Eligible
Financial Reporting for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Financial Reporting for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 2 CPD Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Financial Statement Analysis for CIPM 2 PL Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 2 CPE Eligible
Financial accounting concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 2 CE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Accounting for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Financial Accounting for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 2 CPE Eligible
Financial Reporting for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Financial Statement Analysis for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 2 PL Eligible
Accounting for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2 CPE Eligible
Financial Reporting for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Financial Reporting for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 2 CPD Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 2 CPE Eligible
Auditing for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Financial Statement Analysis for CIPM 2 PL Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 2 CPE Eligible
Financial accounting concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 2 CE Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

2

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Author

Kelen is a recognized author and reviewer of CPE courses and has authored over 150 courses (370+ CPE credit hours) covering a range of accounting, auditing, financial reporting, regulatory, and ethics topics.  His courses are available for purchase from many online CPE providers including the AICPA.  Kelen remained involved in CPA exam content development for nearly 10 years and authored more than a thousand multiple choice questions for various sections of the CPA exam.  He also serves as an Editorial Advisor for the AICPA’s "Journal of Accountancy".    

Kelen has nearly 20 years of progressive finance and accounting experience. He currently serves as a Principal in Accounting Policy with HP in Doha, Qatar.  Prior to HP, he served in multiple accounting roles in the oil & gas industry with ConocoPhillips including technical accounting policy, SOX compliance, and internal audit. He also gained public accounting experience with PricewaterhouseCoopers, working with various clients in the energy, electric, power, gas, and utility sectors.

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To maintain compliance, you must follow the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include completing the course within the specified timeframe, passing the assessments, and keeping accurate records of your learning activities.

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