In March 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2023-01, Leases (Topic 842): Common Control Arrangements. This ASU includes an optional practical expedient for private companies and certain not-for-profit entities with leasing arrangements under common control. It also includes mandatory updates to the accounting for leasehold improvements when the related leases are with parties under common control. This Client Alert will explain in more detail the accounting impact of ASU 2023-01 on entities with leasing arrangements under common control and the transition options available when adopting the provisions of ASU 2023-01.
