Beattie, V., Goodacre, A. and Thomson, S.J. (2006) International lease accounting reform and economic consequences: the views of UK users and preparers. International Journal of Accounting, 41(1), pp. 75-103. (doi: 10.1016/j.intacc.2005.12.003)
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Abstract
In response to perceived difficulties with extant lease-accounting standards in operation worldwide, the G4+1 issued a discussion paper which proposes that all leases should be recognized on the balance sheet [ASB (1999). Leases: Implementation of a new approach, discussion paper. London: Accounting Standards Board]. Leasing is now on the active agenda of the IASB. A major difficulty faced by standard setters lies in overcoming the preparer/user lobbying imbalance and obtaining ex ante evidence on the likely impact of regulatory reform. This paper contributes to the ongoing international debate by conducting a questionnaire survey of U.K. users and preparers to assess their views on proposals for lease-accounting reform and on the potential economic consequences of their adoption. The results, based on 132 responses, indicate that both groups accept that there are deficiencies in the current rules, but they do not agree on the way forward and believe that the proposals would lead to significant economic consequences for key parties. The impact on respondents' views of familiarity with the proposals, level of lease usage, and company size, is also examined.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Keywords: | Lease accounting; Off-balance-sheet finance; Survey; Economic consequences; Lobbying |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Beattie, Prof Vivien |
Authors: | Beattie, V., Goodacre, A., and Thomson, S.J. |
Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF5601 Accounting |
College/School: | College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Accounting and Finance |
Journal Name: | International Journal of Accounting |
Publisher: | Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam |
ISSN: | 1094-4060 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2006 Elsevier |
First Published: | First published in International Journal of Accounting 41(1):75-103 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher |
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