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“Everything felt routine—until we realized we had unknowingly signed up for another year… at a price we never agreed to.“  The Setup: A Lease on Autopilot When the lease first began, it was meant to be temporary—a flexible space during a …

“One minute it was there. The next, it had simply vanished—along with our peace of mind.”  The Setup: Portfolio Acquisition Woes  When our company acquired a new portfolio, we expected the usual growing pains—integrating systems, streamli…

“It felt like opening a coffin: shocking, unsettling, and too late to run.”  The Setup: Quiet Before the Storm  It was the calm after the close of a good year. Payments were timely, renewals handled, and the books neatly closed—or so we thought. But …

Lease administration isn’t just about paying rent on time. It’s about timing—period.  And when critical dates slip through the cracks, the costs can come fast and hard. In this case, a missed expiration date blindsided the tenant and left them with n…

Lease administration can be full of landmines. A small misstep—like forwarding the wrong invoice—can trigger massive financial consequences. In this case, it led to a $100,000 overpayment that took months to unwind.  This really happened. The details…

Capital lease accounting, also known as finance lease accounting, refers to the method by which long-term lease agreements are recorded on the balance sheet. This approach requires the lessee to recognize both the asset and the corresponding lease li…

The new lease accounting standards—ASC 842 lease accounting for U.S. GAAP and IFRS 16 for international reporting—are a significant change for companies, lessors, and investors alike. Staying compliant while ensuring your financial reporting is accur…

Making the right decision between capital and operating leases is essential for businesses to manage finances effectively. These two lease types differ in their accounting treatment, financial implications, and operational considerations. This guide …