Tag Archives: financing or leasing

Equipment Leasing Terms and Fine Print Phrases – Definitions and Examples

In our ongoing series of getting into the details of equipment leasing agreements, I thought I’d start out with the basics: explaining and defining several notable equipment leasing terms. I’m going to stick to just a few essential terms that are important – you will find these all throughout any lease agreement, especially in the fine print. Lease… Read More »

The Two Different Accounting Methods – Book Accounting and Tax Accounting

Here’s something that’s a surprise to many non-businesspeople: There are actually two different accounting methods, and most successful businesses will compile reports and similar using both.  The two accounting methods are:  Book Accounting (which could simply be called “accounting”) utilizes Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), whose rules are set by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).  Tax Accounting… Read More »

Vehicle leasing and financing – what’s the difference?

I’m pretty sure I talked about this before, but if I have, it was years ago. And since Fletch has a ton of new readers since then, this is a great topic to revisit from time to time. Have you ever financed or leased a car or truck? Most of you probably have – they are easily the… Read More »