Straight-Line Depreciation: Formula and Example (2026)
Greg Kautz
September 15, 2026
Quick definition: Straight-line depreciation is a method of allocating the cost of a tangible fixed asset
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Greg Kautz
I Have Spent 40 Years Watching Finance Teams Build Their Own Solutions. Here Is How It Always Ends
Greg Kautz
September 3, 2026
When my son and co-founder Derek and I started Black Owl, we were not building software. We were building the thing I always wished existed when I was sitting on the other side of the table.
Switching Lease Accounting Software: How to Migrate from Excel or FinQuery
Greg Kautz
August 27, 2026
How to switch lease accounting software from Excel, FinQuery, or a homegrown system. Cutover timing, the lease data to gather, and the opening balance reconciliation.
Lease Accounting Software for Private Companies: Black Owl vs FinQuery
Greg Kautz
August 23, 2026
Does a Private Company Need Lease Accounting Software? When a private company outgrows spreadsheets, and how Black Owl compares to FinQuery on ASC 842, IFRS 16, ASPE 3065, lessor accounting, and cost per lease.
Visual Lease vs Black Owl Systems (2026): Which Wins?
Greg Kautz
August 17, 2026
Visual Lease vs Black Owl Systems compared for 2026: ASC 842, IFRS 16, ASPE, lessor accounting, pricing, and implementation. See which platform fits.
NetLease vs Black Owl Systems (2026): Which Wins?
Greg Kautz
August 13, 2026
NetLease (Netgain) vs Black Owl Systems compared for 2026: NetSuite-native vs any-ERP, ASC 842, IFRS 16, ASPE, lessor accounting, and pricing. See which fits.
9 Best FinQuery (LeaseQuery) Alternatives in 2026
Greg Kautz
August 10, 2026
The best FinQuery (formerly LeaseQuery) alternatives for 2026, ranked by fit: lessor accounting, ASPE 3065, and transparent pricing FinQuery lacks.
How Much Does Lease Accounting Software Cost? A 2026 Pricing Guide
Greg Kautz
August 6, 2026
See how lease accounting software is priced in 2026, what it costs by portfolio size, the hidden fees to plan for, and how to compare vendors
Nakisa vs Black Owl Systems (2026): Which Wins?
Greg Kautz
August 4, 2026
Nakisa vs Black Owl Systems compared for 2026: purpose-built lease accounting vs an enterprise platform. Compare ASPE, lessor, implementation, and pricing.
The 5 Capabilities That Separate Enterprise-Grade Lease Accounting Platforms (And How to Test for Each One)
Greg Kautz
July 31, 2026
The 5 capabilities that define enterprise lease accounting software — ERP integration, lessor accounting, multi-company, FX, and a modern tech stack — and how to test each.
Best Enterprise Lease Accounting Software in 2026
Greg Kautz
July 29, 2026
Compare the best enterprise lease accounting software for 2026 — Black Owl, Nakisa, FinQuery, Visual Lease, and more — by lessor support, multi-entity, FX, and ERP integration.
Best Lease Accounting Software in 2026 (Compared)
Greg Kautz
July 5, 2026
Compare the best lease accounting software for ASC 842, IFRS 16, GASB 87/96, and ASPE 3065. See features, pricing, lessor support, and real user ratings so you can shortlist with confidence.
