IFRS 16 Leases

How to record lease liability reclassification

Reclassifying the portion of the lease liability due within the next twelve months from non-current to current liabilities.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Lease Liability (Non-Current)Liability10,000.00-
Lease Liability (Current)Liability-10,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

At the reporting date, the principal portion of lease payments due in the following fiscal year must be presented as a current liability according to IAS 1.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Most ERPs automate this via a month-end reclassification routine based on the payment schedule.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Consistency between the lease maturity schedule and the balance sheet classification.

📄 Required Documentation

Updated lease amortization schedule showing principal vs interest split for the next 12 months.

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