Question 2
Which one of the following statements is true regarding a lessor’s remeasurement of a lease under IFRS 16?
A. A lessor is not required to remeasure a lease under IFRS 16
B. A lessor must remeasure an arrangement if a lessee exercises a renewal option
C. A lessor only remeasures an arrangement classified as an operating lease
D. A lessor only remeasures an arrangement classified as a finance lease
A lessor is not required to remeasure a lease under IFRS 16 unless there is a lease modification that results in a new lease contract. However, if a lessee exercises a renewal option and the terms of the lease change significantly, the lessor may need to reassess the lease. The correct statement depends on the specifics of the lease modification and whether it meets the criteria for a new lease according to IFRS 16. In general, a lessor's accounting for a lease does not automatically require remeasurement upon a lessee exercising a renewal option, unless the renewal results in a substantially different contract. Therefore, none of the provided options are entirely accurate without further context.