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What is IFRS 16?

IASB’s IFRS 16 standards went into effect on January 1, 2019 as the new international accounting standards. Lessees are required to recognize an asset and liability at the inception of a lease, as the ‘right-of-use’ model replaces the ‘risks and rewards’ model.