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What’s changed in lease accounting?
- Video
- 20 Jun 2025
FRS 102 reporters will need to record their most significant leases on the balance sheet. This video outlines what questions need to be answered when assessing whether a contract is, or contains, a lease.
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Bringing leases on balance sheet: what you need to know
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- 03 Jul 2024
As part of the Periodic Review 2024, the Financial Reporting Council has issued major amendments to Section 20 Leases of FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The amendments will see lessees capture most leases on their balance sheet. Fahad Asgar looks at some of the detail.
Regulation: FRS 102
- Article
- 12 Nov 2024
Amendments to financial reporting standard FRS 102 will change how revenue is recognised and leases are accounted for. Grant Thornton’s Patrick O’Brien and Pinkesh Patel explain the impact on M&A valuations.
Webinars and events
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FRS 102 Leases - a deeper dive
- Webinar
- 25 Sep 2025
Building on the basics, this webinar provides technical insight into upcoming changes to lessee accounting arising from the Periodic Review 2024. Using examples, it explores more complex and judgemental areas of the new requirements and provides practical tips to prepare.
Insights from ICAEW Corporate Reporting Conference 2025
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- 15 Aug 2025
Held on 9 June 2025, the Corporate Reporting Conference 2025 brought together key voices from the standard-setter and experts in practice to explore the upcoming Periodic Review 2024 amendments, the most significant changes to UK GAAP in over a decade, set to become effective from 2026. Attendees also heard directly from the government, gaining insight into what’s coming next for the UK corporate reporting landscape.
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FRS 102 Leases – the countdown to change
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- 25 Feb 2025
Hosted in partnership with IRIS Software Group, this webinar explores practical considerations for implementing upcoming lease accounting changes to FRS 102. As well as an overview of the new requirements, insights are provided on the use of automated technology to streamline compliance.
Lease accounting changes – next steps for charities
- Webinar
- 15 May 2025
This on-demand webinar explains the key changes, their impact on charities, and how to prepare for implementation.
Factsheets and helpsheets
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FRS 102 Leases (effective 2026)
- 19 Jan 2026
- PDF (1,070kb)
With a focus on lessee accounting, this factsheet introduces the key changes to accounting for leases brought in by the Periodic Review 2024. It provides examples, practical tips and guidance.
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Leases under FRS 102
- 12 Aug 2022
Technical helpsheet to help ICAEW members understand key aspects of accounting for leases under FRS 102.
CPD courses
UK GAAP changes: lease accounting
- 01 Jun 2026
An update on FRS 102 lease accounting changes effective from 1 January 2026, covering lease identification, measurement, exemptions, initial application examples, group considerations, and disclosure requirements.