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Lease Accounting

What Is an Embedded Lease?

Embedded leases are contracts that contain the right to control the use of an identified asset, even when the agreement is primarily for services. Under ASC 842, embedded leases must be identified and recognized on the balance sheet, making them a common source of compliance risk. This article explains how embedded leases work, where they are commonly found, how to identify them, and why accounting and lease administration teams need a clear process to avoid audit issues.

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Brooke Colglazier

Marketing Manager

Lease Accounting

What Is Goodwill in Accounting? Definition, Formula, and Examples

Goodwill in accounting is an intangible asset recognized when a company acquires another business for more than the fair value of its identifiable net assets. It represents the premium paid for unidentifiable economic benefits such as brand strength, customer relationships, and expected synergies. Under U.S. GAAP, goodwill is recorded only in a business combination and is tested annually for impairment rather than amortized.

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Brooke Colglazier

Marketing Manager

Lease Accounting

Understanding Net Operating Assets (NOA)

Net Operating Assets (NOA) measure the net capital a company uses to run its core business operations by isolating operating assets and operating liabilities from financing and investment activity. By removing excess cash, debt structure, and non-operating items, NOA provides a clearer view of a company’s operational scale, efficiency, and capital intensity. When tracked over time or paired with return metrics like RONA, net operating assets help analysts and finance teams evaluate whether a business is growing efficiently or simply accumulating assets without generating returns.

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Brooke Colglazier

Marketing Manager