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Money Forward Cloud Lease Accounting: A Revolution in Lease Accounting Compliance

In a significant move for fiscal management, Money Forward Inc. has announced the official launch of its new service, Money Forward Cloud Lease Accounting, set to begin on November 28, 2025. This innovative software solution promises to facilitate compliance with the forthcoming lease accounting standards set to take effect in April 2027. By encompassing essential functionalities such as asset determination and journal entry processing, the solution aims to greatly reduce the operational workload associated with implementing these standards, ultimately assisting companies in achieving efficient and accurate first-year application and subsequent operations.

The transition to the new lease accounting standards presents numerous challenges for accounting departments. Enterprises will face an influx of tasks including contractual data collection, asset calculation, and compliance with these new regulations. To alleviate this burden, Money Forward's new software has been developed leveraging practical know-how gained from an early application project within the company group. This insight has shaped a system designed for a seamless transition as companies prepare for compliance.

Key Features of Money Forward Cloud Lease Accounting

Money Forward Cloud Lease Accounting offers a host of essential functionalities critical for applying the new lease accounting standards. These include:

• - Lease determination
• - Automatic calculation of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities
• - Impact assessment
• - Journal entry creation

The software can be operated independently or integrated with existing accounting systems from other providers, ensuring a flexible transition to the new requirements.

Integration with Money Forward Cloud Suite

As part of the ecosystem, Money Forward Cloud Lease Accounting is designed to interconnect with platforms such as Money Forward Cloud Accounting Plus and Money Forward Cloud Contracts. This API connectivity facilitates a streamlined compliance process, enabling the identification of lease contracts and automating the determination, amortization calculations, and liability entries through the complete integration of lease agreements into the accounting functionality. This seamless link ultimately allows for a one-stop solution for accounting under the new standards, delivering efficiency and clarity in operations.

Providing Background on the Compliance Requirements

With the mandatory application of the new lease accounting standards targeting publicly traded companies and large enterprises beginning on April 1, 2027, organizations must prepare for the rigorous demands of compliance well in advance. This includes cross-departmental collaboration among legal, financial, and operational teams, and extensive modifications to business workflows and system designs. Acknowledging the extensive work awaiting significant organizations just over a year before the mandatory compliance phase, Money Forward has initiated the launch of Cloud Lease Accounting to support not only existing users of Money Forward Cloud but also those utilizing third-party systems in transitioning to the new standards smoothly.

Commitment to Continuous Support and Service

Money Forward is dedicated to transforming back-office operations through user-oriented service offerings, providing necessary functionalities across its existing product lines to align with the new lease accounting standards.

The Lease Accounting Standards Compliance Guidebook

In conjunction with the launch, Money Forward also provides a Lease Accounting Standards Compliance Guidebook that breaks down the essentials of the new regulations and outlines the necessary steps for compliance, along with information on various services that align with these standards under Money Forward Cloud. You can access the guidebook here.

About Money Forward, Inc.

Founded in May 2012, Money Forward, Inc. operates out of Tokyo, Japan, enhancing operational efficiency for businesses by offering a comprehensive platform service designed to streamline various financial processes. The company operates from the Tamachi Station Tower in Minato, Tokyo, under the leadership of Group CEO Yosuke Tsuji. For further information, you can visit their corporate website.

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