May 2017
Earlier this year, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an update that will significantly change the way in which lessees and lessors account for leases. The change, which takes effect in 2020, will require businesses to recognize lease assets and liabilities on the balance sheet and to disclose key information about leasing arrangements.
However, for the time being, your manufacturing business will still face the quandary over whether to buy or lease manufacturing equipment.
