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Posts by Pål Havneraas:

IFRS 16 implementation: Step-by-step guide for lease accounting compliance

Getting started with IFRS 16 for the first time? Lease accounting can be tricky, it takes attention to detail and a...

Managing CPI-linked lease adjustments and contract modifications under IFRS 16

This article examines an important IFRS 16 challenge: What’s the best approach for handling CPI-linked lease...

IFRS 16: Simplifying the calculation and reconciliation of lease liabilities and right-of-use assets

Struggling with IFRS 16 complexity? Learn how to simplify lease liability and right-of-use asset calculations – and...

The impact of IFRS 16 on 12 different financial ratios

The IFRS 16 lease accounting standard impacts financial statements. This is how it affects 12 key financial ratios that...

The real impact of IFRS 16 on EBITDA: What you need to know

IFRS 16 lifts EBITDA by reclassifying lease costs from operating expenses to depreciation and interest. For analysts...

IFRS 16 exemptions: Short-term and low-value lease rules

IFRS 16 offers exemptions for low-value assets and short-term leases, helping businesses streamline lease accounting...

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FRS 102 and IFRS 16: Preparing for the transition

Effective from 1 January 2026 in the UK and Ireland, amendments to FRS 102 will significantly impact lease accounting...

IFRS 16, year-end closing and annual financial statements

The IFRS 16 standard for lease accounting impacts several year-end activities as well as the annual financial...