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Accounting and taxation of short-term leases and lease for low-value assets
Philippine Financial Reporting Standard (PFRS) 16 is the new accounting standard for lease of assets or arrangements that contain a lease. It became effective on Jan. 1. It replaces Philippine Accounting Standard (PAS) 17, which means that entities reporting under PFRS shall apply this new standard in their lease transactions starting on the effectivity date.