endobj INDEFEASIBLE RIGHT OF USE AGREEMENT . 1 0 obj 1196 0 obj Many operators enter into IRU and/or capacity arrangements to minimise the cost of constructing networks and to accelerate the rate of network roll-out. The lessee subleases (or decides to sublease) the leased asset. As a result, a more fiber-dense region would have an area covering fewer total square miles than one with more dispersed fiber strands. <> Indefeasible right of use ( IRU) is a type of telecommunications lease permanent contractual agreement, that cannot be undone, between the owners of a communications system and a customer of that system. endstream endobj 66 0 obj <> endobj 67 0 obj <> endobj 68 0 obj <>stream Our cautionary advice is part of our ongoing commitment to improve the quality, timeliness, and accessibility of publicly available financial information. This accounting literature defines a lease as an agreement conveying the right to use property, plant or equipment for a period of time, and specifically excludes agreements that are contracts for services that do not transfer the right to use property, plant or equipment. %%EOF Because "pro forma" information is information derived by selective editing of financial information compiled in accordance with GAAP, companies should be particularly mindful of their obligation not to mislead investors when using this information. Lease acquisition costs: Both book and tax require the capitalization of lease acquisition costs. Chairwoman Kelly, Ranking Member Gutierrez and Members of the Subcommittee: I am pleased to appear before you on behalf of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC" or "Commission") to testify concerning several accounting issues affecting the telecommunications industry. 343 0 obj <>/Encrypt 319 0 R/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<967DD5BF40C25544BBC72810FB3D05A5><2C3DEFCB7C8BAE49A81E542B7502ECC4>]/Index[318 61]/Info 317 0 R/Length 118/Prev 184372/Root 320 0 R/Size 379/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream 53,559. endobj " means an indefeasible right of use permitting Customerto have exclusive use of the To start, an impairment evaluation under Topic 360 is performed at the asset group level. The resulting amount becomes the lease liability and is recorded on the balance sheet. endobj Some are essential to make our site work; others help us improve the user experience. Accordingly, financial accounting and tax accounting treatment may differ. 74 0 obj Furthermore, in our oversight capacity, the SEC staff will continue to monitor developments in the accounting practices of the telecommunications industry, and provide recommendations for issues that need to be addressed by the accounting standards-setting organizations. . 2016-02. , which is effective for public companies for fiscal years and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after Dec. 15, 2018 (Dec. 15, 2021, for entities not meeting FASB's definition of a public business entity). A: Besides applying the subsequent measurement guidance previously described and evaluating the asset for potential impairment in accordance with Topic 360, entities need to consider the impact to the ROU asset when the following events or conditions take place: Q: What are some examples of circumstances that might necessitate an impairment evaluation under Topic 360? The IRS ruled that under any of the identified arrangements, the right to use a fiber optic cable may be exclusive to a user via designated or specified strands, dedicated wavelengths or capacity in one or more specified or unspecified strands over a specifically identified route, or a dedicated portion of the capacity of an identifiable fiber optic cable. But in practice, it can be difficult to assess whether a contract conveys the right to use an asset or is instead a contract for a service that is provided using that asset. This new standard is prompting many operators to reconsider, given the guidance the standard provides, whether their capacity arrangements contain leases. Both book and tax require the capitalization of lease acquisition costs. Two accounting issues have been addressed and resolved by the EITF that primarily relate to IRU accounting.8 Other issues on the EITF's current agenda could have an impact on the industry's accounting practices.9. Sec. 101, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements, December 3, 1999. %PDF-1.6 % endobj The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has published a new Standard IFRS 16 Leases. The Tenant is required to pay for the contracted usage, regardless of the Tenants actual usage, and Taxpayer ensures that the Tenant has access to its contracted usage during the terms of an Agreement. Accordingly, taxpayers following book treatment may be overcapitalizing costs. 11.0 Topic 842 does not affect how leases are treated for federal income tax purposes. For instance, refer the proposals in H.R. 21. 786 0 obj Topic 842 characterizes operating lease liabilities as operating liabilities instead of debt and therefore typically should not affect most debt covenant calculations. The granting of an indefeasible right to use such network capacity is often referred to as an "IRU." 467 rental agreements, and lease acquisition costs with a Sec. 2 The maintenance cost is calculated on route miles, not strand miles. The change raises different questions such as the amount to be recorded as a lease liability and lease asset. After all, similar to an office building (whose rentable area is limited) or a cold storage facility (whose storage capacity is limited), each of these other non-traditional assets also has a limited capacity that can be shared among concurrent users. <> The interest cost of $55,056 will be taken to the statement of profit or loss as a finance cost. Indefeasible Rights of Use, leased circuits, network purchase or leasing arrangements, the . Therefore, it is critical that all public companies provide an understandable, comprehensive and reliable portrayal of their financial condition and performance. A presentation of financial results that is addressed to a limited feature of financial results or that sets forth calculations of financial results on a basis other than GAAP generally will not be deemed to be misleading merely due to its deviation from GAAP if the company in the same public statement discloses in plain English how it has deviated from GAAP and the amounts of each of those deviations. Tax and Accounting Treatment of IRU. endobj The taxpayer also represented that the capacity leased to the TRS and to unrelated persons under the agreements is measured within the applicable area, based on the above methodology. Furthermore, the exchange of a productive asset not held for sale for a similar productive asset also is not viewed as the culmination of the earnings process. Second, a presentation of financial results that is addressed to a limited feature of a company's overall financial results (for example, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization), or that sets forth calculations of financial results on a basis other than GAAP, raises particular concerns. The lessor is treated as selling the property and recognizes gain equal to the present value of the lease payments less its basis in the leased property and recognizes interest income over the payment term. IRS private letter rulings concerning non-traditional real property for REIT income tests. Q: How are lease incentives subsequently accounted for? An IRU is an agreement by which a telco provides another company (e.g., an Internet service pro-vider (ISP)) with the right to use its telecom network to transmit voice and data traffic. The simultaneous exchange of nonmonetary assets along with equal amounts of cash consideration between the parties to an exchange would raise significant "substance" over "form" questions. Under SFAS No. This means that the right-of-use asset is an intangible asset. Thus, rental income and expense are almost never reported on a straight-line basis as they are for book purposes. It also helps to have reliable lease accounting software for proper accounting and record entry of right-of-use assets. The word indefeasible means something that cannot be annulled or revoked. You must also know the rate to be used in discounting the lease liability. When the lessee owns the resulting leasehold improvements, the lessee generally recognizes income and has a depreciable interest in the improvements. Prior to FIN 43, the assets subject to telecommunications capacity agreements were generally viewed as equipment, and frequently, providers of capacity accounted for these agreements as sales-type leases. With appropriate disclosure, accurate interpretations and summaries of GAAP financial statements benefit investors. Here are some examples of when a lessee should consider whether an impairment triggering event has occurred: Q: Will adopting Topic 842 change working capital? <> 14 See Accounting and Auditing Enforcement Release No. However, Regs. FASB in 2016 issued Accounting Standards Update No. Next, a lessee performs an impairment test only when events or changes in circumstances (that is, triggering events) indicate the carrying amount of the asset or asset group might not be recoverable. Although we endeavor to provide accurate and timely information, there can be no guarantee that such information is accurate as of the date it is received or that it will continue to be accurate in the future. Writing-Down Allowance on Payment for Indefeasible Right of Use 3 4 Background 4.1 An international telecommunications submarine cable system is often built and owned by a consortium of members (i.e. endobj &I. Recent press articles have also focused on Global Crossing's use of "pro forma" financial information in its earnings releases. No matter where you are in the implementation process, our team of specialists can help you understand how the new lease accounting standard affects your business, and what you can do to get your company ready. As of Jan. 1, 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) lease accounting standard, Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 842, Leases, became effective for many private companies, requiring lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheets. You can be assured that the SEC staff takes very seriously allegations of financial reporting improprieties by public companies. Capacity swap transactions likely include complex terms that would require a diligent analysis and professional judgment to determine the proper accounting treatment. Signals of different tenants are not intermingled at any time. DXH 1H2Mfp00120m y? 7 Most entities are expected to elect to use the package of transition practical expedients, in which case an entitys classification of its existing leases is not reassessed. 0 If the information in financial reports is transparent, then investors and other users of the information are less likely to be surprised by unknown transactions or events. Accounting for service contracts: Under generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"),3 revenues associated with long-term service contracts are generally recognized over time as performance occurs. Certain points that may be considered in order to identify <> DAS Agreement: Under a DAS Agreement, the tenant has the exclusive right to use either a designated number of individual strands or a dedicated wavelength within the fiber optic pathway of a DAS installation. 2 Depending on the nature of the capacity purchase agreement, the purchaser would possibly record either a fixed asset, such as property, plant, and equipment, or a prepaid expense. 7 See EITF Issue No. 1245 0 obj 373 0 obj These agreements come in many forms. 10 See, for example, "Optical Illusion? Accounting standards provide a framework that is intended to present financial information in a way that facilitates informed judgments. Topic 842 is silent regarding how to account for contingently receivable lease incentives that are expected to be received after the lease commencement date (for example, a buildout allowance provided by the lessor after the lessee incurs buildout costs). Following the explanation above, heres a right-of-use asset calculation example. The ROU asset is amortized on a straight-line basis (unless another systematic basis is more representative of the assets pattern of use) over the lease term. This interpretation enables a REIT to utilize its TRS for potential arrangements with customers that may not clearly meet the exclusivity requirement. For example, investors are likely to be deceived if a company uses a "pro forma" presentation to recast a loss as if it were a profit, or to obscure a material result of GAAP financial statements, without clear and comprehensible explanations of the nature and size of the omissions. Such a statement misleads investors when the company does not clearly disclose the basis of its presentation. ARTICLE I . The lessee plans to abandon the leased asset, which also might prompt the need to reassess the lease term and consequently lease classification. 46 0 obj Q: How is the ROU asset initially measured? application/pdf Bifurcated Lease: Under a Bifurcated Lease, the tenant has an exclusive right to use a dedicated portion of the capacity of fiber optic cable owned by the taxpayer over a set of specifically identified routes, with the taxpayer transferring the tenants signals to a third party at the termination of the taxpayers owned or leased interests. 226 0 obj Indefeasible Rights of Use Pricing. For a customer (lessee) the new standard introduces a single accounting treatment, recognition of a right-of-use asset and a lease liability. Mechanically, the ROU asset is adjusted each reporting period by a plug to achieve the operating leases straight-line lease cost. The paper tries to illustrate the features borrowed from lease, service and sale in case of indefeasible right to use and explain in the Indian context the complexities that may arise as the form may remain the same but the substance of the transaction may vary case to case. endobj [1013 0 R 1017 0 R 1018 0 R 1019 0 R 1022 0 R 1024 0 R 1025 0 R 1026 0 R 1028 0 R 1029 0 R 1030 0 R 1032 0 R 1034 0 R 1035 0 R 1036 0 R 1038 0 R 1039 0 R 1040 0 R 1041 0 R 1042 0 R 1045 0 R 1047 0 R 1048 0 R 1049 0 R 1052 0 R 1053 0 R 1054 0 R 1055 0 R 1056 0 R 1057 0 R 1059 0 R 1060 0 R 1061 0 R 1064 0 R 1065 0 R 1066 0 R 1067 0 R 1068 0 R 1070 0 R 1071 0 R 1072 0 R 1075 0 R 1076 0 R 1077 0 R 1078 0 R 1079 0 R 1081 0 R 1082 0 R 1083 0 R 1086 0 R 1088 0 R 1089 0 R 1090 0 R 1091 0 R 1092 0 R 1094 0 R 1095 0 R 1096 0 R 1099 0 R 1100 0 R 1101 0 R 1102 0 R 1103 0 R 1105 0 R 1106 0 R 1107 0 R 1110 0 R 1111 0 R 1112 0 R 1113 0 R 1114 0 R 1116 0 R 1117 0 R 1118 0 R 1121 0 R 1122 0 R 1123 0 R 1124 0 R 1127 0 R 1128 0 R 1129 0 R 1132 0 R 1133 0 R 1134 0 R 1135 0 R 1136 0 R 1138 0 R 1139 0 R 1140 0 R 1143 0 R 1144 0 R 1145 0 R 1146 0 R 1148 0 R 1149 0 R 1150 0 R 1153 0 R 1154 0 R 1155 0 R 1156 0 R 1158 0 R 1159 0 R 1160 0 R 1163 0 R 1164 0 R 1165 0 R 1166 0 R 1167 0 R 1168 0 R 1170 0 R 1171 0 R 1172 0 R 1175 0 R 1176 0 R 1177 0 R 1178 0 R 1180 0 R 1181 0 R 1182 0 R 1185 0 R 1186 0 R 1187 0 R 1188 0 R 1191 0 R 1192 0 R 1194 0 R 1195 0 R 1198 0 R 1199 0 R 1200 0 R 1202 0 R 1203 0 R 1204 0 R 1207 0 R 1208 0 R 1209 0 R 1210 0 R 1212 0 R 1213 0 R 1214 0 R 1217 0 R 1218 0 R 1219 0 R 1220 0 R 1223 0 R 1225 0 R 1226 0 R 1227 0 R 1230 0 R 1231 0 R 1232 0 R 1233 0 R 1234 0 R 1236 0 R 1237 0 R 1238 0 R 1241 0 R 1242 0 R 1243 0 R 1244 0 R 1246 0 R 1247 0 R 1248 0 R 1251 0 R 1252 0 R 1253 0 R 1254 0 R 1255 0 R 1256 0 R 1259 0 R 1261 0 R 1262 0 R 1263 0 R 1264 0 R 1265 0 R] 101.4. Telecommunications entities have been grappling with the accounting for long-term capacity arrangements ever since International Financial Reporting Standards came into widespread use, and a new standard issued in 2016 (IFRS 16) will soon add another layer of complexity. Beyond the questions and objectives of IRUs is the treatment of network expansion in the form of . 7) Indefeasible Right of Use (IRU) accounting Indefeasible Rights of Use (IRU's) are rights to use cables, fibres or capacity thereon; such rights are typically contractual and may take the form of capacity or service agreements or leases. %PDF-1.5 % endobj &Ul>i ; Lessees also must evaluate the ROU asset for impairment in accordance with Topic 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment, which broadly applies to other long-lived assets. Similarly, most operating leases under existing GAAP will remain operating. Consequently, lease incentives that were recognized upon initial measurement of the ROU asset subsequently are adjusted through the adjustment to the ROU asset. 0 1050 0 obj The impact of IFRS 16 on telecommunications accounting for long-term capacity arrangements endobj Recent press articles have raised questions about the transparency of the accounting and disclosure practices followed by Global Crossing. These letter rulings evidence the IRSs continuing acceptance that when it comes to non-traditional real propertysuch as pipelines, transmission lines, and fiber optic cables, each of which is capable of being used by multiple users concurrentlyexclusivity can be achieved via specified capacity. Recognize an ROU asset equal to the carrying amount of the capital lease asset immediately before transition. n.{-. There is no universally-accepted definition of an IRU. Several recent articles in the financial press have focused on the business practices of telecommunications companies "swapping" network capacity.10 Many of these articles suggest that the companies entering into these transactions may have inappropriately inflated their operating results by recognizing revenue for the network capacity sold, and recording long-term fixed assets for the capacity purchased. An optical converter projects a beam of light down the glass core; the light reflects off the glass cladding as it travels down the fiber strand. In addition to these changes in the accounting rules, as the industry evolved, many capacity providers changed their service offerings to permit more flexibility than was previously available in fixed, point-to-point capacity sales. <> 467: Sec. . 70 0 obj 2018-06-07T11:31:36.000-04:00 For lessors the finance and operating lease distinction and accounting remains largely unchanged. However, several mitigating factors exist, including these. The cost (or carrying amount) of the leased assets is charged against income in the same period that the "sale" is recognized. US GAAP, for example, issued prescriptive guidance on the appropriate accounting treatment of IRUs and capacity arrangements. We very much appreciate your prompt action and interest in the current issues that impact financial reporting and our capital markets. The Sale/Lease Restriction may apply to an indefeasible right-of-use (IRU) arrangement that a recipient or subrecipient wishes to convey to another party for the use of BTOP-funded facilities. 3 While the Commission has the statutory authority to set accounting principles, for over 60 years it has looked to the private sector for leadership in establishing and improving accounting standards. As of Jan. 1, 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) lease accounting standard, Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 842, "Leases," became effective for many private companies, requiring lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheets. For more information, contact a tax professional with KPMGs Washington National Tax: Stephen Giordano | +1 (202) 533-3535 | stephengiordano@kpmg.com, David W. Lee | +1 (202) 533-4071 | dwlee@kpmg.com. cations-the indefeasible right of use (IRU). A right-of-use asset consists of 4 elements: The initial measurement of the lease liability (more on this in a moment) Lease payments already made, net of lease incentives received. Indefeasible Rights of Use Agreements (IRUs): Under an IRU, the tenant has the exclusive right to use all of the wavelengths (or capacity) in one or more specified strands within a fiber optic cable over a specifically identified route for the term of the lease. The letter ruling then describes the following six contractual agreements, each of which allows a tenant to use its contracted capacity on its identified pathway during the term of an agreement: Supporting its ruling that amounts under the above agreements would qualify as rents from real property, the IRS reasoned in part: Agreements typically involves a term of a years to b years, and no Agreement is for less than c years. A: Yes, unlike the old lease guidance for capital leases, Topic 842 does not prohibit this scenario. Some companies might have concerns about a perception of additional leverage with ROU assets and operating lease liabilities now on the balance sheet. endobj Proc. Starting in 2019, entities will need to apply IFRS 16 accounting requirements for leases. The Company hereby grants to the County for the Term of this Agreement an IRU, contingent upon timely receipt of payment as specified in Section 5 of this Agreement. New financial accounting model for lessees and lessors. Pursuant to an IRU, an entity purchasing network capacity has the exclusive right to use a specified amount of capacity for a period of time. by John M. Morrissey The <> In addition to different accounting treatment, state property and transactional tax implications may be different. When the interpretation in FIN 43 and the related EITF guidance became effective, many telecommunications capacity sellers concluded that they were unable to meet the title transfer requirement for the assets subject to the IRU and, therefore, were required to account for subsequent capacity sale transactions as operating leases. The change is made with a Sec. To the extent that a network capacity contract conveys to the purchaser the right to use specific identifiable assets5 for a period of time, providers of this capacity have concluded that such a contract meets the definition of a lease. No member firm has any authority to obligate or bind KPMG International or any other member firm vis--vis third parties, nor does KPMG International have any such authority to obligate or bind any member firm. Wave Lease: Under a Wave Lease, the tenant has an exclusive right to use a dedicated wavelength in a strand within the fiber optic cable over a specifically identified route for the term of the lease. 550 0 obj A tax accounting method change may provide more appropriate or beneficial tax treatment. Adjustments may also be required for lease incentives, payments at or prior to commencement and restoration obligations or similar. Deputy Chief Accountant, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. 1499. With respect to the lease to the TRS, section 856(d)(8)(A) (or the limited rental exception) provides that amounts paid to a REIT by its TRS are not excluded from rents from real property by reason of the TRS being related to the REIT if, with respect to any property, at least 90% of the leased space of the property is rented to persons other than the REITs TRSs and other than related persons. The information contained herein is of a general nature and is not intended to address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity. <> How to calculate the right-of-use asset under ASC 842 Under ASC 842, initial operating and finance lease ROU assets are calculated using the exact same method. Determining asset groupings can require considerable judgment. The lessor generally capitalizes the tenant improvement allowance and amortizes it over the term of the lease. In telecommunications, the Indefeasible Right of Use (IRU) is a contractual agreement (temporary ownership) of a portion of the capacity of an international cable. Fourth, public companies should consider and follow the recommendations regarding pro forma earnings releases jointly developed by the Financial Executives International and the National Investors Relations Institute before determining whether to issue "pro forma" results, and before deciding how to structure a proposed "pro forma" statement. 13, Accounting for Leases, and the related interpretations of this standard, provide the relevant GAAP for lease accounting, including the definition of a lease. 1151 0 obj The letter ruling included a taxpayers representation that these assets are real property for purposes of the REIT rules and the following description: A fiber optic cable is composed of ultra-thin strands of glass surrounded by layers of insulating materials, including cladding (together, strands). Accordingly, taxpayers should continue to perform a separate lease characterization analysis for tax purposes. A remeasurement triggering event occurs, as outlined in the following table: A: Applying the impairment model in Topic 360 can be a complex assessment for lessees. endstream The incurred initial direct cost by the lessee, The lease incentives received by the lessee, Six-year rental period without renewal options, $40,000 lease payment required at the end of each year, The right-of-use asset is increased by 9% (the incremental borrowing rate). An area is generally designed so that every part of the area is within a reasonable driving distance, but is also limited by total fiber miles within the region so that the assigned team of field employees can effectively service the entire region. endobj Otherwise, the transaction must be classified and accounted for as an operating lease. 2018-06-07T11:31:36.000-04:00 Companies that engage in material nonmonetary transactions during a reporting period are required, under GAAP, to disclose, in the footnotes to the financial statements, the nature of the transactions, the basis of accounting for the assets transferred (that is, fair value or book value), and gains or losses recognized. <> Transparency enables investors, creditors, and market participants to evaluate the financial condition of an entity. 149 0 obj endobj Entities with significant balances of lease incentives, deferred rent, and/or obligations under Topic 420, Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations, at the transition date should keep in mind that these balances are, in most cases, merely reclassified on the balance sheet in establishing the initial ROU asset. 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