21. LEASES

 

On November 1, 2023, the Company terminated its operating lease for office space. This resulted in a loss of $30,322 which is included in other loss. On the same date, the Company entered into a new short-term lease and has elected not to apply the recognition requirements under ASC 842 “Leases”. The Company has no finance leases.

 

The components of lease expenses were as follows:

 

   December 31,
2024
   December 31,
2023
 
Operating lease cost  $-   $242,632 
Short-term lease cost   60,224    47,385 
Total lease expenses  $60,224   $290,017 

 

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2024Apr 7, 2025Showing above
2023Apr 1, 2024
2022Mar 14, 2023

About Leases Disclosures

Lease disclosures under ASC 842 provide a comprehensive view of a company's leased asset portfolio, including the split between operating and finance leases, discount rates used to present-value future payments, and the maturity schedule of lease obligations. This section reveals a significant source of off-balance-sheet commitments that were largely hidden before the current standard.

Key signals: the weighted-average discount rate affects the size of recorded lease liabilities — a higher rate reduces the reported obligation, so compare the chosen rate against the company's incremental borrowing rate. The operating versus finance lease mix affects both EBITDA and operating income presentation. Watch the maturity table for concentration risk: large payment cliffs in specific years may create cash flow pressure. Variable lease payments excluded from the liability measurement represent real obligations that do not appear on the balance sheet. Compare total lease costs against prior-year operating lease expense to assess the true economic burden.