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Tower Lease — IFRS 16 Interest Expense

Recording the monthly interest cost on the lease liability for a tower site.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Interest Expense — Lease Liability (Tower)Expense (+)450.00-
Lease Liability — Tower (Increased)Liability (+)-450.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Under IFRS 16, each lease payment splits between principal repayment and interest expense. The interest is calculated on the outstanding lease liability using the implicit or incremental borrowing rate.

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