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Webinar: The Lease Accounting Blind Spot

January 8, 2026

What you’ll learn:

  • Where lessor lease accounting risk hides during modifications and renewals
  • How ASC 842 and IFRS 16 differences create reporting blind spots
  • Practical ways to reduce surprises in close and forecastin

Speakers

Jagan Reddy
Chief Executive Officer, RightRev

Em Daigle
Founder, Otto-Mates

Laura Snodgrass
Sr. Director of Revenue Operations and Accounting, CDK Global


Overview

Lease accounting is not new, but the risk profile has changed. As companies lease everything from real estate to servers to software capacity, the gap between lessee and lessor accounting has widened. Lessor accounting remains underserved, highly manual, and prone to late-stage surprises.

This session breaks down where those risks hide, how they surface during close and audits, and what finance teams can do to regain control.


What You’ll Learn

  • Where lessor accounting risk emerges during lease modifications and renewals
  • How differences between ASC 842 and IFRS 16 impact reporting and analysis
  • Why assets and liabilities behave differently in lessor workflows
  • Practical approaches to reduce last-minute surprises during close

Who Should Attend

  • Controllers and Assistant Controllers
  • Accounting and Finance leaders
  • FP&A partners supporting lease portfolios
  • Teams responsible for lease reporting, compliance, or audit readiness

Event Details

  • Date: Thursday, January 22
  • Time: 9:00–10:00 AM PST
  • Format: Live Zoom webinar
  • Cost: Free

FAQ

Will this webinar be recorded?
Yes. All registrants will receive a recording after the session.

Can I share this with my team?
Yes. We encourage teams to attend together.

Will there be time for questions?
Yes. The session includes live Q&A at the end.

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