How to record lease modification increase
Adjusting the Right-of-Use asset and lease liability when the scope of a lease is increased during the term.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Right-of-Use Asset | Asset | 50,000.00 | - |
| Lease Liability | Liability | - | 50,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
When a lease is modified to increase its scope (e.g., adding floor space), the lessee remeasures the lease liability using a revised discount rate and increases the ROU asset by the same amount.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Requires updating the lease schedule in the ERP module to recalculate the NPV using the new incremental borrowing rate.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Significant changes in lease payments or premises size without corresponding contract amendments.
📄 Required Documentation
Executed lease amendment and updated IBR (Incremental Borrowing Rate) calculation.
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