Lease Accounting in the Close
Recording leases each period and proving the balances at the end of it: the entries themselves, the schedules that support them, and the reconciliation that ties both to the general ledger.
5 articles across 3 groups.
Start here Lease Accounting in the Month-End Close ProcessWhere leases fit in the close calendar, and what has to tie before you sign off.
Post the entries
- Operating vs Finance Lease Accounting: Entries ComparedWhat are the key differences between operating and finance lease journal entries under ASC 842? How do the journal entries for operating leases differ …
- Prevent Common Lease Journal Entry Errors | iLeaseProWhat are common ASC 842 lease journal entry errors? How can I prevent lease accounting entry mistakes?
Prove the balances
The two schedules an auditor will ask to see reconciled.
- ROU Asset Rollforward Schedule: What It Is and How to BuildHow do I build an audit-ready ROU asset rollforward schedule? What are the key components of an ROU asset rollforward schedule?
- Lease Liability Reconciliation: Tie the Schedule to the GLWhat is lease liability reconciliation? How do I reconcile lease liabilities to the general ledger?
Run the close
- asc 842 close process: complete monthly | iLeaseProWhat is the monthly closing checklist for ASC 842 lease accounting? How do I perform a monthly ASC 842 close process?