Lease accounting reset - Modifications and terminations

PwC's accounting podcast

We continue our lease accounting miniseries with an episode focused on modifications and terminations. From determining whether a change results in a new lease to navigating remeasurement requirements, we share practical insights and key reminders for applying the guidance.

In this episode, we discuss:

• 1:12 – How to determine if a lease modification should be treated as a new lease or a remeasurement of the existing lease
• 10:31 – Key accounting steps in a lease modification and remeasurement
• 17:49 – Differentiating a lease termination from a modification
• 20:59 – Example of a lease modification for downsizing leased space
• 24:07 – Modifications to combined versus separate lease contracts

For more information, see chapter 5 of our Leases guide. You can also listen to the first episode in this series, Lease accounting reset - Presentation and disclosure. Be sure to follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to for the latest thought leadership.

About our guests

Marc Jerusalem is a managing director in PwC’s National Office specializing in leasing. Marc consults with clients on complex lease accounting issues and is a frequent contributor to many related PwC National Office publications.

Suzanne Stephani is a director in PwC’s National Office specializing in the statement of cash flows as well as the application and interpretation of the accounting guidance related to financing and leasing transactions.

About our host

Heather Horn is the PwC National Office Sustainability and Thought Leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting, financial reporting, and sustainability matters. In addition, she is part of PwC’s global sustainability leadership team, developing interpretive guidance and consulting with companies as they transition from voluntary to mandatory sustainability reporting. She is also the engaging host of PwC’s accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series.

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Chapters

1. Lease accounting reset - Modifications and terminations (00:00:00)

2. How to determine if a lease modification should be treated as a new lease or a remeasurement of the existing lease (00:01:12)

3. Key accounting steps in a lease modification and remeasurement (00:10:31)

4. Differentiating a lease termination from a modification (00:17:49)

5. Example of a lease modification for downsizing leased space (00:20:59)

6. Modifications to combined versus separate lease contracts (00:24:07)