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Interest on Lease Liability (IFRS 16)

Recording the monthly interest portion of an office lease payment.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Interest Expense (Lease)Expense (+)450.00-
Lease LiabilityLiability (-)550.00-
Cash / BankAsset (-)-1,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Under IFRS 16, a lease payment is split: one part reduces the principal debt (Lease Liability) and the other part is the interest cost of financing.

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