Special issues of IFRS application in Russian organizations

Abstract

In modern conditions, Russian accounting is increasingly oriented to international standards. Accounting for leasing relations is also subject to changes that are associated with the transition of Russian accounting to international financial reporting standards (IFRS). In 2016, a new standard was approved for accounting for leases in public sector organizations - the SPS “Leases” (entered into force on January 1, 2018). For other organizations, on October 16, 2018, FAS 25 “Lease accounting” was approved. This standard introduces the type of asset - the right to lease, which represents a new format for accounting methodological documents. The purpose of the study is to consider the features of the application of FAS 25 “Lease accounting” based on the new IFRS 16 “Leases” in accounting for operating leases of Russian organizations. The authors consider the lease relations of economic entities of the Russian economy using the example of pharmacy organizations, in particular, the main aspects of FAS 25, the procedure for accounting for operating leases from the perspective of a lessee and lessor, features of accounting for sublease, leaseback, lease on special terms, as well as disclosure of lease information in accounting (financial) statements. The methodological basis of the study consisted of elements of the accounting method (system of accounts, double entry book-keeping, reporting) and tools of economic analysis (method of comparison, absolute and relative values, tabular and graphical representations of data, coefficient method). As a result of the study, an operating lease accounting mechanism was proposed, which reflects the specifics of pharmacy organizations.