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Tax Day Is Near … Do you know where your inventory is?
By Valerie Pfeiffer

posted: Nov 20, 2008

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New Approach to Lessor Accounting Thrown Overboard, Part II By Rod Hurd posted: Nov 20, 2008 in this part of our discussion, we’ll consider a scenario whereby the FASB adopts IAS 17 to achieve short-term convergence in lessor accounting. Full Article

New Approach to Lessor Accounting Thrown Overboard, Part I By Rod Hurd posted: Nov 18, 2008 In July 2008, the FASB and IASB (“Boards”) decided to narrow the scope of the accounting for leases project by focusing their joint efforts on developing a “high quality standard of accounting for lessees” by 2010. The Boards did so to achieve a targeted convergence milestone date. Full Article State Of Leasing In Uganda – Working Through The Challenges By Hentie Stemmet posted: Nov 13, 2008 The high cost of capital, availability of suitable security and appropriate financial products are all obstacles for the small & medium size enterprises in East Africa. Full Article

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	Accounting IFRS and Principles-based Accounting Shawn Halladay posted: Nov 13, 2008
	Broker Funding in a Difficult Environment Steve Geller posted: Nov 06, 2008
	Legal The Emerging Definition of a UCC 2A “Finance Lease” Stephen T. Whelan posted: Oct 14, 2008

This Month's Topic:
Leasing & Technology

The Quest for the Holy Grail in Asset Finance Software: A Compelling Case for Back-Office System Rep
By Emmanuel Gillet
posted: Nov 18, 2008

Equipment Leasing Online: Conversion Page Development Part II
By Karla Guleserian
posted: Nov 11, 2008

Equipment Leasing Online: How To Get In Front Of Thousands – Part 1
By Karla Guleserian
posted: Nov 04, 2008

Corporate Profile

posted: Sep 23, 2008
Karel Schellens, CEO De Lage Landen
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Country Of The Month

Australia
	AUSTRALIAN TAXATION TREATMENT OF LEASES posted: Oct 23, 2008 The Australian tax treatment of leasing is subject to a range of relevant income tax legislation, case law and Australian Taxation Office (“ATO”) rulings. Full Article
	LEASE BROKING IN AUSTRALIA posted: Oct 15, 2008 When we talk about “Leasing” in Australia, we generally mean the broader Equipment Finance market, which comprises four main facility types being Finance Lease, Operating Lease, Chattel Mortgage and Hire Purchase. Full Article
	A GLIMPSE AT THE AUSTRALIAN LEASING MARKET posted: Oct 07, 2008 The equipment finance market in Australia is vibrant and highly competitive, with annual new business of some $40 billion. Full Article