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Black Owl empowers finance and IT leaders with innovative lease accounting solutions. 

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Who We Are: Solutions for Your Business

Black Owl Systems is a cloud-based lease accounting platform that automates compliance with ASC 842 and IFRS 16 for both lessee and lessor accounting.
 
The software handles complex modifications, multi-entity and multi-currency reporting, and integrates with major enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics.
 
Organizations choose Black Owl for accurate, audit-ready results, lower manual effort, and dependable support from a team of accountants. Black Owl holds SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2 certifications and serves companies from mid-market to global enterprise

Black Owl Systems Leadership Team.

Made by accountants, for accountants.

Aroon Sequeira
Aroon Sequeira

FCPA, FCBV, ICD.D

Derek Kautz, CPA
Derek Kautz, CPA

Chief Operating Officer

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Explore Our Blog for Expert Advice, Lease Accounting Checklists, and Insider Tips to Ensure Your Compliance.

Identify embedded leases under ASC 842 through service agreements, with examples and journal entries.

How to Identify Embedded Leases Under ASC 842, With Examples and Journal Entries

October 22, 2026

How to identify embedded leases under ASC 842: the two tests, where they hide, a portfolio search method, and a worked example with journal entries.

Lease abstraction for ASC 842: manual review, outsourcing, and automated extraction.

Lease Abstraction for ASC 842: Manual Review, Outsourced, or Automated Extraction

October 20, 2026

Lease abstraction for ASC 842 compared three ways: in-house review, outsourced work, and automated extraction. Which fields extract reliably and which need a human.

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Lessee vs Lessor: Understanding Roles and Solutions with Black Owl Systems

October 8, 2026

Lessee vs Lessor: Key Differences in Roles and Lease Accounting The lessor owns an asset and […]

What makes up a right-of-use asset under ASC 842: prepaid rent, lease liability, and initial direct costs combine to form the ROU asset

Lease Accounting Journal Entries with Examples

October 6, 2026

On this page What are lease journal entries? Initial recognition Classification test Year 1 entries ASC […]

How Does ASC 842 Affect EBITDA? Key Impacts Explained

September 30, 2026

How Does ASC 842 Affect EBITDA? The adoption of ASC 842, the lease accounting standard issued […]

The Ultimate Guide to ASC 842 Sale-Leasebacks for Finance Teams

September 29, 2026

The Ultimate Guide to ASC 842 Sale-Leasebacks for Finance Teams Selling an asset and immediately leasing […]

Custom Lease Accounting Solutions for Your Business

Month-End Close doesn't have to be stressful.

Whether you are a small company with a limited number of leases or a large organization with a vast lease portfolio, our software provides a seamless and user-friendly interface to ensure your lease accounting remains well-managed.

Frequently Asked Questions.

We are committed to transforming lease accounting through advanced software that streamlines processes, ensures compliance, and empowers businesses to focus on growth.

What is Black Owl Systems?

Black Owl Systems provides cloud-based lease accounting software for ASC 842 and IFRS 16, supporting both lessee and lessor accounting with automation for complex modifications.

Who uses Black Owl Systems?

Finance and accounting teams at mid-market and enterprise organizations that want accurate, audit-ready reporting and lower manual work.

Which enterprise resource planning systems does Black Owl connect to?

  • Black Owl integrates with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and others through application programming interfaces or secure file exchange.

How is Black Owl different from other lease accounting software?

It handles complex reassessments and modifications reliably, reduces manual journal entries, and includes strong multi-entity and multi-currency support with fast implementation.

What are typical costs and timelines?

Implementations are measured in weeks, not months. Subscription pricing depends on lease volume and reporting scope.

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If you have any other questions or need further information, don’t hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you!

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