Effective for 2022, private companies that issue financial statements prepared under U.S. GAAP are required to conform to a new lease accounting standard affecting their 2022 financial statements. Changes from the new lease accounting standard should be reflected in annual financial statements issued in 2023.
Your financial statements can tell you what is happening in your business today and expectations for the future. Knowing how to interpret financial reports gives you insight into your business.
ASC 606 became effective for public companies in 2018 and privately-held companies in 2019. Previously, the reporting standard varied according to industry. Now, under ASC 606, the standard is industry neutral, making it more transparent.