CPE Webinar
Stop the Spread(sheet): Avoiding Costly Lease Accounting Errors
 Tuesday August 11, 2026 |
 1 P.M. EST |
| Level Basic |
Subject Accounting |
Cost Free |
CPE Credits 1.00 hour |
Learning Objectives
- Identify the most common and high-risk errors inherent in lease accounting management and compliance when using manual spreadsheets.
- Assess the financial and regulatory compliance impacts of ASC 842/IFRS 16 errors on corporate financial statements.
- Implement immediate risk-mitigation strategies and internal controls to catch existing spreadsheet discrepancies.
- Evaluate the ROI of transitioning from manual workflows to automated lease accounting and administration software.
- Establish a streamlined data-migration plan to safely move lease portfolios out of Excel without disrupting daily operations.
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Meet the Speaker
Jonathan Grimes
Lease Accounting Consultant |
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Jonathan Grimes is a dedicated and experienced accounting professional currently serving as a Technical Accounting Consultant at FinQuery (formerly LeaseQuery). Prior to this role, he held positions at FinQuery as Customer Support Manager and Manager of Customer Accounting Advisors, demonstrating a strong track record of growth and commitment. Jonathan’s educational background includes a Master’s degree in Professional Accountancy from Georgia State University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from LaGrange College, where he was also a Presidential Student Ambassador. Earlier in his career, Jonathan gained experience as an Accounting Intern at Gay & Joseph, CPA, PC.
Course Description
Join us for this deep-dive webinar where we unmask the hidden dangers of managing lease accounting using spreadsheets. We’ll explore real-world horror stories of spreadsheet errors, identify the highest-risk areas in manual lease tracking, and provide a clear roadmap for transitioning to a secure, automated system. Don’t let a copy-paste error compromise your bottom line—it’s time to stop the spread(sheet).
CPE Details
Details
Program Level: Basic
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Delivery Method: Online
Recommended CPE Credit: 1.00 Hour
Field of Study: Accounting
Who Should Attend
Accountants and finance professionals responsible for lease accounting. Business owners and executives are concerned about the risks of non-compliance with lease accounting standards.
Anyone considering transitioning from spreadsheets to lease accounting software
Individuals seeking to improve their understanding of lease accounting best practices
Sponsor Statement
FinQuery, LLC is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: NASBAregistry.org. For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaints, please contact CPEinfo@finquery.com.
Program Cancellation Policy
If a program is cancelled, FinQuery will notify registrants via the email address that they used to register for the program.