Scope and Background Economies across the globe are severely affected by the impact of COVID-19 and after completion of three quarters of year 2020 the magnitude of this crisis is still worrying the businesses and governments.
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COVID-19 is requiring prepares of financial statements to reconsider whether assumptions and assessments previously made are still valid and appropriate, creating an additional burden on accountants world-wide. Recognising the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on financial reporting, International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued certain amendments to IFRS 16 Leases to simplify and provide guidance for lessees in accounting for Covid-19 related lease concessions including temporary rent reductions and rent deferrals.
This research study focuses on how an Entity assesses rent concessions that qualifies for practical expedient – including its accounting.
