2024 Topic 842: Understanding the New Lease Accounting Standard
Total Credits: 2 including 2 Accounting - Technical
- Average Rating:
- 16
- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute | Accounting and Auditing
- Faculty:
- Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA
- Course Levels:
- Basic
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- License:
- Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
Description
It’s a whole new world for lessees under ASC topic 842. Soon nearly all leases will need to be disclosed as a liability on the balance sheet – from buildings right down to autos and copiers. Although the greatest impact will be on large entities, this will affect the financial statements of small and mid-size entities as well. This program will dive into the new standard on leases, effective dates, and address what you need to know now.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Apply the new financial accounting concepts of leases
- Gain a working knowledge of accounting rules as they apply to leases
Major Subjects
- What is a lease?
- Recognition and measurement of lease assets and liabilities
- Impact on lessors and lessees
- Disclosures and transition rules
- Effective dates
Course Materials
Important CPA Credit Instructions READ BEFORE WEBCAST UPDATED (487.5 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Topic 842: Understanding the New Lease Accounting Standard Handout (6.1 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Faculty

Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA Related Seminars and Products
Chris has been serving the tax and accounting needs of individuals and closely-held businesses since 1998. As a frequent speaker, he has taught a variety of continuing education courses for several state CPA societies. Chris is frequently interviewed by media outlets on a variety of financial, tax, and accounting topics.
Dates
Mon, Apr 14, 2025 - 07:00am to 08:53am HAST
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Wed, Apr 30, 2025 - 09:00am to 10:53am HAST
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Advanced Preparation NoneCourse Developer
Van Der Aa Tax Ed, LLC
Designed For Practitioners and members in industry seeking a better understanding of the new lease accounting rules effective for private companies
Yellow Book No
Original Recording Date 5/1/2024
Prerequisites None
Date Added to Catalog 3/12/2024
Additional Information
Complaint Resolution Policy Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).Course Registration Requirements Online Registration
Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
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