This assignment examines the Australian Accounting Standards Board's (AASB) new lease accounting standard, AASB 16. It delves into the issues addressed by the standard, such as revenue recognition, disclosures, and expense matching. The assignment analyzes how AASB 16 impacts financial reporting practices, particularly its effect on ratios like Debt/equity, EBIT, EBITDA, and interest expense. Furthermore, it explores the potential consequences of compliance with AASB 16 for businesses, including covenant breaches and renegotiation costs.