Implementation of IFRS16 has a major impact on AcadeMedia in that all leases must be capitalised as lease assets and liabilities, respectively. Several important key performance indicators have the same definition as previously and are not affected by IFRS 16. AcadeMedia uses prospective application from 1 July 2019, which means that the previous year's accounts have not been restated.
[1] According to ESMA guidelines on performance measures, each performance measure must be motivated.
[2] The key indicator was calculated applying IAS 17 ie excluding effects from implementing IFRS 16, as the implementation had a significant impact on assets and liabilities as well as items in the income statement. By excluding the IFRS 16 effects continuity is achieved.