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Changes to FRS 102: how will this affect your company?

The new lease accounting rules under FRS 102 mark a fundamental shift in how leasing arrangements are reflected in company accounts.

While your underlying business activity remains unchanged, the story told by your financial statements may look very different - almost overnight - bringing operating leases that were once out of sight, onto the balance sheet for the first time.

Companies should:

  • identify affected leases
  • understand the likely balance sheet and profit impact
  • consider how these changes will feed through into both statutory and management reporting
  • have early discussions with shareholders, banks and lenders to manage perceptions
  • understand the wider tax implications 
At MHA, our advisers explore the new lease accounting rules and how these could impact your business:
MHA | FRS 102 changes: What do the new lease accounting rules mean for small companies? MHA | FRS 102 changes: The commercial implications for banking covenants, EBITDA and business valuations
MHA | FRS 102 changes: What are the tax considerations for owner-managed businesses?