Discussion Paper
Spike in 2019Q1 Leverage Ratios: The Impact of Operating Leases
Abstract: In this note, we show that the key driver of the 2019:Q1 increase in the leverage ratio appears to be a change in accounting rules – which requires the inclusion of operating leases as financial liabilities on U.S. corporations' balance sheets – and also provide a methodology for adjusting the leverage ratio to allow for cleaner historical comparisons.
https://doi.org/10.17016/2380-7172.2464
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Provider: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (U.S.)
Part of Series: FEDS Notes
Publication Date: 2019-12-13
Number: 2019-12-13-2