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Mar31
Friday thoughts
TGIF! Although I like the weekends, I usually don’t feel this way about Friday, but this week I have to make an exception. We have been in the throes of designing and producing a major training project this week, and it has been all consuming. The project is very exciting, though, and will provide some very real and tangible benefits to the client. It has taken some intense focus and activity, however. As a result, I have not been able to get my posts out as often as I would have liked. (And to think I gave up the rigors and workload of public accounting for this.)
 
Seriously, though, I really enjoy what I do, and the equipment leasing industry continues to be a fascinating place to be as there always something new going on. You have come back with some interesting comments about several topics, for instance, and I appreciate it, along with your continued contact.
 
So, bear with me, and I will try and get back on track in the next few days – I do owe Fascinated in New Jersey some more thoughts on that scintillating of all topics, paragraph 7 of FASB 13.    Enjoy your weekend and send me some questions!
Mar29
Paragraph 7(c) dedication
Many leasing companies ignore the 7(c) test due to its subjectivity and complexity in obtaining/maintaining data. Captive lessors, however, are more likely to perform this test due to the revenue recognition ramifications to the parent. Continue Reading
Mar27
Wal-Mart changes stance
Opponents now include 45 members of Congress, but in spite of all the opposition, Wal-Mart has picked up some allies, including the American Financial Services Association Continue Reading
Mar21
The joy of teaching
Some of the most insightful questions I receive come from these folks and really make me rethink and validate my views and perspective. Continue Reading
Mar20
Philips Morris challenges LILO findings
Leasing, especially the large ticket segment, has suffered through many attacks over the past several years, as Congress has tightened the availability of tax benefits for lessors. These attacks have been directed towards tax-oriented products such as SILOs, LILOs, and... Continue Reading
Mar19
Leasing News ranked high
Kudos to Kit Menkin and Leasing News. The March report from Alexa, ranking leasing media web sites, shows Leasing News second behind the American Banking Association, and ahead of all the leasing associations. I think this is reflective of Kit’s ability to... Continue Reading
Mar16
Wal-Mart Leasing, Inc.?
There gas been a proliferation of nonbanks challenging traditional bankers.  Will this challenge expand to equipment leasing? Continue Reading
Mar14
Section 179
Accelerated expensing and tax credit opportunities can assist both lessors and lessees in sheltering taxable income. Continue Reading
Mar10
Ghanaian leasing industry
The story of Ghana Leasing highlights the important role that development agencies such as the International Finance Corporation play in establishing viable leasing industries throughout the world. Continue Reading
Mar 9
FASB 13 changes
Due to the due process aspects of the FASB and convergence issues, I don’t expect to see any changes to FASB 13 before 2010. Continue Reading
Mar 7
Wind and Oscars
What Goldenpalace.com is going to use the Oscar for, I have no idea, but it is one more item to add to my Leases of the Weird list. Continue Reading
Thanks, Mike!
It has finally come. Although we new that it was going to happen, and whether it was officially official, or not, the retirement of Michael Fleming from the ELA became official yesterday. After 27 years at the helm of the ELA, Mike... Continue Reading
Mar 3
End of week thoughts
It has been a busy week on the blog as far as the Norvergence comments are concerned. A special thanks to all those who took the time to comment and share their thoughts and experiences (as painful as they were). I think... Continue Reading
Mar 2
Norvergence comments
I think we can safely say that Norvergence badly hurt both its customers and funding partners. Based on your feedback, the major problem seems to be a disconnect between what Norvergence sold its customers (a cancelable rental) and what it sold the leasing companies (a fixed obligation). Continue Reading
Mar 1
Whither off balance sheet financing?
Are we going to lose off balance sheet financing? Continue Reading

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