GASB 87 effective date Deadline for companies Fiscal years beginning after June15, 2021 GASB 87 Summary Issued by the Governmental Accounting Standard’s Board, GASB 87 is the new lease accounting...
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Private companies and government entities continue to face challenges around properly managing and reporting their leases in accordance with the new lease accounting standards Woodbridge, N.J. – July 25, 2022…
On-demand webinar summary Lease accounting is an incredibly time-consuming, complex endeavor that involves a lot of initial preparation, cross-departmental collaboration and ongoing maintenance. So, how can businesses ensure their lease…
On-demand webinar summary Do you know if you are overpaying for your leases? Unfortunately, many businesses are, but are not aware of it until after they begin tracking their lease…
The new lease accounting standards have radically changed the way private and public companies record leases on the balance sheet. Naturally, this had a direct impact on lessees, lessors and…
On-demand webinar summary According to a recent VLDI survey, 35% of private companies were less than halfway through or had not yet started the process of gathering information needed to…
What is IFRS 16 & What Do I Need to Know? IFRS 16 effective date Effective date for companies Fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2019 IFRS…
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The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) recently issued an update to ASC 842 that addresses complexities associated with discount rate calculations. In this blog, we share how this update affects private…
What is lease capitalization? Lease capitalization is the act of recording Right-of-Use Assets and related lease obligations on a company’s balance sheet, as required for the lease accounting standard ASC…
New lease accounting standards coupled with the many pressures brought on by the pandemic have changed how organizations prioritize their leases. Companies are currently reevaluating their lease portfolios to ensure…
You’d be forgiven for gaining a case of whiplash moving from 2020 to 2021. Disaster—a seemingly closed economy, crashed supply chains, tight labor availability, and many millions out of work—turned…
The verdict is in: the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) will not issue a third delay to the ASC 842 effective date for private companies, which will take effect Dec. 15, 2021….
In a piece of good news for Manhattan’s battered office market, over 3M SF of office space was leased in November — the first time since before the coronavirus pandemic…
The FASB on November 11, 2021, published a narrow amendment to ease lease accounting rules for private companies and nonprofits, enabling lessees to have a moreflexible way to elect a…
Joe FitzgeraldSVP of Lease Market StrategyVisual Lease On November 10, 2021, The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) decided not to issue a third delay to the ASC 842 effective date for private companies. It was widely agreed that after two prior...
Read MoreThe Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an accounting standards update Thursday in an effort to simplify the discount rate guidance for lessees that aren’t public companies, including private companies, nonprofits and employee…
Green shoots are beginning to emerge for the office market, with many tenants starting to consider long-term leases — though most firms plan to revise workplace arrangements when the pandemic…
More than double the share of commercial real estate tenants are planning to increase rather than decrease their space next year, according to a survey by the Visual Lease Data…
With the lease accounting standard set to take effect for private companies in mid-December, the Financial Accounting Standards Board will be considering a proposal at a meeting Wednesday to postpone…
Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses have evolved their real estate strategies to comply with the many changes that the pandemic forced upon them. To maintain lease accounting…
The majority of private companies have yet to implement the new lease accounting standard entirely, even though the effective date is fast approaching. Three-quarters (75%) of privately held companies surveyed this spring…
Organization recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America for the second consecutive year Woodbridge, NJ – August 17, 2021 — Visual Lease, the #1 lease optimization software…
Package provides robust tech capabilities and all-inclusive implementation and support required to achieve lease accounting compliance with ASC 842 Woodbridge, NJ – August 10, 2021 — Visual Lease, the #1 lease…
Woodbridge, NJ – July 15, 2021 — Visual Lease, provider of the #1 lease optimization software, has been ranked among the Top 100 Software Companies of 2021 by The Software Report. Visual...
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Provides a proven and fully supported path to achieve lease accounting compliance with GASB 87 in 50 business days or less Woodbridge, NJ – July 12, 2021 — Visual Lease,...
Read MoreIn a 2020 IDC survey, 42% of technology decision makers reported that their organizations planned to invest in technology to close the digital transformation gap. We expect that number has…
Woodbridge, NJ – June 29, 2021 — Visual Lease, provider of #1 lease optimization software, has been identified by G2 as a “High Performer” in the Summer 2021 quarter for Lease...
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There is power within your lease portfolio. Over the last year, public and private businesses have taken a closer look at their leases – and experienced the downstream benefits of…
Last year, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) provided private companies with an extra year to adopt lease accounting standard ASC 842. When this was announced, 63.8% of surveyed private company executives…
Woodbridge, NJ – June 22, 2021 — Visual Lease, provider of the #1 lease optimization software, today announced that Guy Zerega has joined the organization as Senior Vice President of Sales, responsible...
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Woodbridge, NJ – June 21, 2021 — Visual Lease, provider of the #1 lease optimization software, has been named a Top Workplace in 2021 by NJ.com. This recognition comes on the heels...
Read MoreReal estate leases can serve as key strategic assets for companies, presenting opportunities to improve the execution of a business strategy while also creating operational efficiencies. But leases also present…
This article originally appeared here in Forbes. As a result of Covid-19 and the changing landscape related to leases, private companies have received more time to prepare for and adopt…
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board released updated implementation guidance for its leases standard, which is going into effect soon, along with other accounting standards for state and local governments.
This article originally appeared here in Forbes. In 2020, many companies were forced to make tough decisions regarding their leased commercial spaces. From office closures to consolidations and deferrals, many…
Lease accounting is a massive, cross-functional effort. It involves various stakeholders and systems that impact (and are impacted by) leases. It is not just an accounting problem – and goes…
In-house team regularly shares valuable insights to help companies gain confidence with their compliance to ASC 842 and GASB 87 Woodbridge, NJ – May 10, 2021 —Visual Lease, the #1 lease optimization software, now offers complimentary workshops to help organizations achieve and maintain compliance with the new lease accounting...
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Lease accounting (ASC 842, IFRS 16 or GASB 87) is not your average one-and-done disclosure. This whole new approach to accounting requires you to account for lease changes throughout the year with a higher level of scrutiny. A…
Woodbridge, NJ – May 4, 2021 — Visual Lease, the #1 lease optimization software, has been honored with a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Fastest Growing Company of the Year category in...
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Company continues to make strategic investments to help organizations manage, account for and maximize every asset within their lease portfolio Woodbridge, NJ – April 19, 2021 — Visual Lease, the...
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As you navigate the complexities of ASC 842 compliance, you may be wondering how and when to account for leasehold improvements. What are leasehold improvements? From an accounting standpoint, leasehold...
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Among the many different calculations used in lease accounting, the incremental borrowing rate may be one of the most misunderstood. The incremental borrowing rate (IBR) is the interest rate a lessee would…
What is Deferred Rent Under ASC 842? In lease accounting, deferred rent happens when the cash rental payment varies from its expense recognized on the financial statements and occurs when the tenant is provided free rent in one...
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In recent months, organizations have sought greater flexibility in their leases. Uncertainty from the pandemic has created an uptick in lease contract negotiations, as well as the act of looking…
Lease concessions are discounts, incentives, or other benefits provided by landlords to tenants. Landlords sometimes offer lease concessions to entice tenants to sign a new lease — or concessions may…
Research uncovers how the pandemic has impacted landlords and tenants, and trends to expect within the commercial real estate market Woodbridge, NJ – January 25, 2020 —Visual Lease, the #1 lease optimization software, published its lease market trends report, which explores how the leasing industry has changed as a result of COVID-19. In 2020, the...
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Company grows its customer base by 21% and revenue by 22% YoY, emerges as the market’s leading lease optimization software Woodbridge, NJ – January 19, 2020 — Visual Lease, the...
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Woodbridge, NJ – December 17, 2020 — Visual Lease, the leader in lease accounting and management software, today announced the company was named No. 10 on NJBIZ’s list of New...
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Visual Lease launches the integrations hub, providing powerful, flexible & open access to lease data
Lease portfolios often account for a massive portion of a company’s risk exposure and overhead. And yet, most businesses lack visibility into their leases to understand their obligations and options – and…
How to Abstract, Manage and Report on Lease Data When FASB issued its update to the lease accounting standard, the main goal was to increase the transparency and comparability of financial reporting. …
Hundreds of private organizations have begun their journey towards lease accounting compliance. Although, many of them underestimate the amount of effort involved with preparation. In particular, assembling a team…
Latest software release delivers lease portfolio management functionality to help customers more effectively address COVID-19 impacts Woodbridge, NJ – October 9, 2020 – Visual Lease, the leader in lease accounting and management...
Read MoreSelf-service, video-based instruction helps customers maximize the use of their lease lifecycle management solutions Woodbridge, NJ — October 1, 2020 — Visual Lease, the leader in lease accounting and management...
Read MoreInteractive tool creates custom project plans around FASB and GASB compliance target dates, and guides companies through every step of the process Woodbridge, NJ — September 25, 2020 — Visual Lease,...
Read MoreLease accounting and management consulting expert to inform product innovation and support GTM thought leadership Woodbridge, NJ – September 21, 2020 — Visual Lease, the leader in lease accounting and...
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The start of the new year means planning for what you need to accomplish in 2020. For accounting teams in private companies, there’s a big task on your plate this…
When companies think about purchasing lease accounting and lease administration software, many make the mistake of considering these tools as a cost of doing business. The mistake is understandable, because…
For private companies faced with adopting ASC 842 and/ or IFRS 16 this year, there are many complex lease accounting decisions to make. These decisions impact not only your compliance…
If you’re a private firm just beginning to prepare for compliance with the new lease accounting standards (FASB ASC 842 and IFRS 16), consider yourself extremely fortunate. While you certainly…
For most corporate attorneys, FASB ASC 842 compliance is an accounting exercise that is only vaguely on their radar (if at all). Here is why that is as a major…
