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With a strong attention to detail and a professional approach to information management, Greg brings experience in working with high-level product updates and strategic communications. His contributions are guided by clarity, consistency, and reliability, helping ensure that published materials meet quality standards and accurately reflect the company’s expertise and direction.
Blog Posts & Lease Accounting Articles.
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Understanding Finance Lease vs Operating Lease: A Comprehensive Overview
A finance lease transfers the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee, while an operating […]
Prepaid Rent Under ASC 842: Accounting Treatment, Journal Entries & Examples
Under ASC 842, prepaid rent is no longer recorded as a separate asset on the balance […]
Straight-Line Depreciation: Formula and Example (2026)
Straight-line depreciation spreads the cost of an asset evenly across its useful life. The formula is […]
7 Signs Your Business Needs Lease Accounting Software (and When to Make the Switch)
Why Do Finance Teams Outgrow Spreadsheets for Lease Accounting? Every finance team I have spoken to […]
How Right-of-Use Assets and Lease Liabilities Work (ASC 842, IFRS 16, GASB 87)
A right-of-use (ROU) asset is the right to use a leased asset over the lease term. […]
What Happens When a Lease is Terminated Early? (Accounting, Impact, and Key Considerations)
Why Does Early Lease Termination Matter in Accounting? Most leases do not end quietly. A business […]
Lease Accounting Journal Entries (2026): Complete ASC 842 & IFRS 16 Guide with Examples
Key takeaways Both ASC 842 and IFRS 16 require lessees to record an ROU asset and […]
How Lease Accounting Impacts Financial Ratios (and Why It Matters More Than You Think)
What Changed When Leases Moved onto the Balance Sheet? For most of my career, operating leases […]
How to Handle Lease Renewals in Accounting (ASC 842 & IFRS 16 Explained)
Companies operating internationally face foreign exchange (FX) exposure when lease payments are denominated in a currency […]
Lease Accounting Software Guide: All Your Questions Answered
Lease accounting has shifted quite a bit in recent years, especially with standards like ASC 842, […]
FinQuery vs Black Owl Systems: Key Features, Differences, and Best Fit
Choosing the right lease accounting software matters more than ever as companies work through standards like […]
Managing FX and Currency Risk in Global Leases: Step-by-Step
Companies operating internationally face foreign exchange (FX) exposure when lease payments are denominated in a currency […]
How to Build a Scalable Lease Accounting Process: A Simple Guide
As lease portfolios grow across locations, entities, and asset types, manual tracking quickly becomes unsustainable. A […]
Audit-Ready Lease Accounting: 6 Red Flags to Avoid
Audit findings in lease accounting rarely happen because someone misapplied a formula. They happen because the […]
Connecting Lease Accounting with Treasury and FP&A
Lease accounting affects far more than compliance. It directly impacts cash flow forecasts, debt ratios, liquidity […]
How to Choose the Right Accounting Software for Enterprise
Many enterprises still rely on spreadsheets and manual processes for accounting. Recent reports show that over […]
Procurement and Lease Accounting: Why Alignment Matters More Than Ever
Many companies still struggle to capture full lease data needed for reporting. Recent reports show that […]
When to Reassess a Lease: Key Triggers and Impacts
Lease terms change. Business plans shift. Contracts evolve. Many finance teams miss reassessment triggers until audits […]
Save 5 Days on Your Financial Close Cycle: Here’s How
Month-end closes can drag on for days. Finance teams spend hours chasing data, reconciling accounts, and […]
Spreadsheets vs Lease Software: Which Wins?
Most teams start with spreadsheets because they’re simple, familiar, and easy to set up. But as […]
10 Reasons to Finally Ditch Spreadsheets
Many teams still rely on spreadsheets to manage hundreds of leases, even though studies show that […]
7 Lease Accounting Trends CFOs Should Watch in 2026
The lease accounting landscape is changing rapidly. From AI-driven reporting and automation to stricter audit requirements […]
The Real Cost of Using the Wrong Lease Accounting Software
Many companies rush to implement wrong lease accounting software to stay compliant with ASC 842 or […]
Lease Accounting for Private Equity: A Simple Guide on Managing Subsidiaries Smarter
Private equity firms handle complex portfolios with multiple entities, systems, and reporting timelines. Managing lease accounting […]
Materiality in Accounting Made Simple: What Really Matters
“Materiality” is one of accounting’s most important and most misunderstood concepts. It helps determine which transactions, […]
How to Unify Lease Data with Your ERP
Lease data often lives in different places, including spreadsheets, old software, or even in multiple departments. […]
How to Handle Multi-Asset Leases Under ASC 842
Managing multiple leases can feel like juggling too many balls at once. One lease for a […]
Why FP&A Teams Should Care About Lease Accounting Data
Financial planning isn’t just about budgets and forecasts. Leases play a bigger role than many realize. […]
The Hidden Lease Expenses Draining Your Budget
Most companies pay more for their leases than they think. Extra charges, like maintenance fees, variable […]
ASC 842 Loan Covenants: Understanding the Impact on Financials
Adopting ASC 842 changes how companies report leases, and these changes can directly affect loan covenants. […]
ASC 842 Common Mistakes to Watch During Year-End Accounting
Year-end accounting under ASC 842 can be challenging, even for experienced finance teams. Small oversights, like […]
The Ultimate Guide to ASC 842 Sale-Leasebacks for Finance Teams
Sale-leaseback transactions under ASC 842 give finance teams a powerful way to unlock cash while continuing […]
ASC 842 Audit Readiness: The Complete Checklist for Compliance
Many finance teams see ASC 842 audit preparation as a heavy lift, especially during year-end close. […]
Help Improve Lease Accounting Standards: IFRS 16 Review
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has opened a Post-implementation Review of IFRS 16 Leases. This […]
How to Transition to New Lease Accounting Software Quickly & Easily
Your lease accounting software may be approaching a software sunset, meaning no more updates, security patches, […]
Lessee vs Lessor: Key Differences & Why They Matter
Understanding the difference between a lessee and a lessor is fundamental in lease agreements, yet the […]
ASC 842 Lease Accounting: The Complete Guide
ASC 842 changed how companies account for leases, replacing ASC 840 to bring more transparency to […]
Sublease Accounting Under ASC 842: A Simple Guide
Sublease accounting under ASC 842 can be complex, especially for organizations managing both head leases and […]
Lease Accounting Improvements That Save Time and Money
Lease accounting isn’t something you set and forget. Even after your organization adopted ASC 842 or […]
Choosing a New Lease Accounting System: 10 Expert Tips
Choosing the right lease accounting software isn’t just about compliance. It’s about finding a long-term partner […]
The Future of Leasing: What CFOs Should Expect
Leasing looks a lot different than it did just a few years ago. From flexible office […]
True Lease vs Operating Lease: Key Differences Every Business Should Know
Leases That Make a Difference: What Every Business Should Know As a business owner interested in […]
Deferred Rent Entry Explained: A Simple Guide for Accurate Accounting
Making Sense of Deferred Rent: What It Means and Why It Matters Deferred rent entry might […]
How to Handle Lease Incentive Liability Under ASC 842
Making Sense of Lease Incentive Liabilities Under ASC 842 Managing business leases is tough enough without […]
Selecting the Best Lease Accounting Software
Selecting the Best Lease Accounting Software: Why Black Owl Excels for Every Business Choosing the best […]
Lease Accounting Made Easy: Useful Life Calculation Explained
Making Lease Accounting Easier: How to Calculate Useful Life Step by Step Calculating the useful life […]
How Automated Lease Accounting Transforms Finance Operations
Smarter Finances, Less Hassle: The Power of Automated Lease Accounting Lease management could never be assumed […]
Straight Line Expense Method: How It Works and Why It Matters
When businesses rent properties or machinery, they do not necessarily pay the same every month; in […]
Understanding the Discount Rates in Lease Accounting: Simple Guide
Possible-way out of taking care of lease accounting, and the moment you hear the term “discount […]
Lease Schedule Explained: A Must-Know Tool in Real Estate
The moment that a person begins to appreciate the touching world that is so popular with […]
