Balance-sheet liability for the present value of future lease payments.
Accounting · Global
Balance-sheet liability for the present value of future lease payments.
Recognised under IFRS 16 / ASC 842. Discounted at the lessee's incremental borrowing rate. Reduces over the lease term as payments are made.
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