Does Transition to IFRS 16 Affect Companies Financial Performance: The Case of Baltic Listed Companies

Legenzova, Renata; Žilaitytė, Liveta

doi:10.2478/mosr-2023-0005

Abstract

The paper assesses the effect of transitioning to IFRS 16 on Baltic listed companies’ financial performance. The results revealed that 74.63% of sample companies were affected with an average 8.68% increase in total assets and 13.03% increase in total liabilities. Return on assets and assets turnover ratios of the affected companies decreased by an average of 8.33%, the quick ratio and current ratio decreased by 7.84%, while the debt-to-equity ratio increased by 28.63%. The sectors most heavily impacted by transitioning to IFRS 16 were communication services and basic materials sectors.

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Does Transition to IFRS 16 Affect Companies Financial Performance: The Case of Baltic Listed Companies

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