Course Overview

The IFRS 16 - Leases Certification Training is a comprehensive, self-paced online professional training course designed to build practical, job-ready expertise in IFRS 16. It explores IFRS 16, Right-of-Use Asset, Lease Liability, Lessee Accounting and Lessor Accounting and equips you with the skills to identify whether a contract contains a lease, measure the right-of-use asset and lease liability and account for lease payments, discount rates and terms. Delivered 100% online and fully self-paced, this IFRS 16 course lets you learn anytime and at your own pace, with expert-developed content, real-world case studies, practical exercises and downloadable resources. It is ideal for finance & accounting professionals and auditors & analysts, and for anyone looking to strengthen their skills, accelerate their professional development and advance their career in Finance, Accounting & IFRS. On completion you earn a recognised, CPD-eligible Certificate of Completion.

Course Description

The IFRS 16 - Leases Certification Training combines expert knowledge with practical, real-world application. It is suitable for finance & accounting professionals, auditors & analysts, reporting & compliance staff and finance certification candidates, and for other professionals seeking to develop their expertise and advance their careers in Finance, Accounting & IFRS.

The course examines the core principles, tools and techniques of IFRS 16, and develops the practical capabilities required to identify whether a contract contains a lease, measure the right-of-use asset and lease liability and account for lease payments, discount rates and terms.

What's Included:

  • Comprehensive IFRS 16 training
  • Coverage of the key Finance, Accounting & IFRS knowledge areas
  • Scope & Lease Identification
  • Initial Measurement
  • Subsequent Measurement
  • Exemptions & Practical Expedients
  • Lessor Accounting
  • Presentation & Disclosure
  • Practical case studies and real-world workplace scenarios
  • Interactive exercises and applied learning activities
  • Downloadable templates, tools and resources
  • Practical application of IFRS 16 concepts
  • CPD-eligible Certificate of Completion

Key Skills Gained in the Course

Participants will develop skills in:

  • IFRS 16
  • Right-of-Use Asset
  • Lease Liability
  • Lessee Accounting
  • Lessor Accounting
  • Lease Disclosures
  • Scope & Lease Identification
  • Initial Measurement
  • Subsequent Measurement
  • Exemptions & Practical Expedients
  • Presentation & Disclosure
  • Stakeholder communication and engagement
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Applying professional best practice
  • Driving continuous improvement

Course Key Features

Identify whether a contract contains a lease

Measure the right-of-use asset and lease liability

Account for lease payments, discount rates and terms

Handle reassessments, modifications and exemptions

Apply lessor accounting requirements

Prepare presentation and disclosures

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Who Usually Attend

Finance & Accounting Professionals

Accountants, controllers and finance staff applying reporting standards.

Auditors & Analysts

Internal and external auditors and financial analysts.

Reporting & Compliance Staff

Professionals responsible for financial reporting and compliance.

Finance Certification Candidates

Those advancing their finance and accounting credentials.

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Course Outline

Definition of a lease

Identified asset and control

Separating components

Right-of-use asset

Lease liability and discount rate

Lease term and options

Depreciation and interest

Reassessment and remeasurement

Lease modifications

Short-term and low-value leases

Portfolio approach

Transition reliefs

Finance vs operating leases

Lessor measurement

Sale and leaseback

Statement presentation

Disclosure requirements

Worked examples

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Frequently Asked Questions

IFRS 16 brought most leases onto the balance sheet. This course gives you a practical mastery of lease identification, measurement and the accounting for lessees and lessors. Key areas include IFRS 16, Right-of-Use Asset, Lease Liability and Lessee Accounting.

By the end of the course you will be able to identify whether a contract contains a lease, measure the right-of-use asset and lease liability, account for lease payments, discount rates and terms and handle reassessments, modifications and exemptions.

The course is organised into 6 modules: Scope & Lease Identification, Initial Measurement, Subsequent Measurement, Exemptions & Practical Expedients, Lessor Accounting and Presentation & Disclosure.

You will develop practical skills to handle reassessments, modifications and exemptions, apply lessor accounting requirements and prepare presentation and disclosures — capabilities you can apply in your role immediately.

This course is ideal for finance & Accounting Professionals, auditors & Analysts, reporting & Compliance Staff and finance Certification Candidates. Anyone who wants to build confident, practical expertise in iFRS 16 will benefit.

Yes. The IFRS 16 - Leases Certification Training is well suited to working professionals with some exposure to the area. Newcomers can follow it comfortably, while more experienced participants will sharpen and formalise their existing knowledge.

Yes. The IFRS 16 - Leases Certification Training is designed for professionals in Finance, Accounting & IFRS and closely related roles, and the examples and exercises are drawn from real, industry-relevant situations.

Yes. The course blends concise theory with hands-on application through worked examples, scenario-based exercises, downloadable templates and case studies — for instance when working through subsequent Measurement — so you can put the learning into practice.

The IFRS 16 - Leases Certification Training is fully self-paced and delivered online. You enrol whenever suits you, work through the modules at your own speed, revisit material as often as you like, and access all resources online with learner support throughout.

The programme is equivalent to around 2 days of training. Because it is self-paced, you can complete it faster or more gradually to fit around your schedule.

On completing the IFRS 16 - Leases Certification Training you receive a Duxford Growth Partners Certificate of Completion, which includes CPD credits and can be shared with your employer or on your professional profile.

The course strengthens your credibility and career prospects by giving you current, practical expertise in iFRS 16. It helps you take on greater responsibility, contribute more effectively to your team, and demonstrate a recognised commitment to your professional growth.

There is no external examination. Your understanding is reinforced through practical exercises, worked examples and knowledge checks throughout, and you receive a Duxford Growth Partners Certificate of Completion on finishing the course.

Right-of-use asset. Lease liability and discount rate.

Short-term and low-value leases. Portfolio approach.

Finance vs operating leases. Lessor measurement.

Yes. Lease Liability is one of the core themes of the course and is addressed in depth, alongside IFRS 16, Right-of-Use Asset and Lessee Accounting.

The IFRS 16 - Leases Certification Training is developed and delivered by experienced practitioners, is fully self-paced so it fits around your commitments, uses real-world examples and templates, and earns you a CPD-eligible Certificate of Completion — practical, credible and career-focused.