Classroom LIVE Course Description

NRTA Classroom LIVE Top 5 Series Course Description

National Real Estate Tenants Association continues to offer premier LIVE educational training purposely designed to benefit today’s enterprising Lease Industry Professionals.

Each 90-minute session of the Fall 2024 All NEW 4-Part Top 5 Series begins at 2 PM ET.

Course presenters are Michelle Johnson, Emily Coninx, Nicholas Frank, and Connor Rundall.

Session 1: Oct. 10, 2024

Top 5 Lease Accounting Challenges:
The implementation of new lease accounting standards, such as ASC 842 and IFRS 16, has brought several challenges for organizations. Here are the top lease accounting challenges that companies often encounter:

1. Lease modifications and amendments
2. Internal controls and processes
3. Reporting criteria and communication of information
4. Transitioning from Old to New Lease Standards
5. Lease accounting Software Implementation and data migration

Session 2: Oct. 17, 2024

TOP 5 Lease Auditing Challenges:
Performing lease audits can present unique challenges due to the complexity of lease agreements and the need for accurate financial reporting. Here are the top lease auditing challenges that organizations may face:

1. Landlord Responsiveness
2. Operating Expenses vs. CAM
3. Preparing Claims with Minimal Information/Cooperation from Landlord
4. Identifying Leverage without Litigation
5. Allocations, allocations, allocations (i.e. Mixed Use, Insurance Blanket Policies, Payroll, Management fees)

Session 3: Oct. 24, 2024

TOP 5 Lease Administration Challenges:
The real estate leaders’ work is much easier when they have access to quality lease data and insights. Unfortunately, many teams are stretched too thin to effectively manage their leases. In this session we will look at the top 5 challenges faced in lease administration:

1. Establishing clear lines of communication with Business Partners and Informational Reporting Expectations
2. Auditing Annual Operating Expense Statements from Landlords
3. Accessing data efficiently and accurately
4. Handling co-tenancy clauses
5. Setting up the Right Team

Session 4: Oct. 31, 2024

Top 5 Hybrid Work Environment Challenges:
Globally, the office is undergoing its most radical transformation in a generation. Office culture is adapting with the purpose of creating a better working future. In this session we will dive into the top 5 biggest environmental challenges that are affecting the workplace, and the strategies used by leading organizations to pave the future.

1. Culture And Connectedness
2. Education / Training / Learning – Technology enabled
3. Productivity, Managing Deadlines / Effectiveness and Efficiency
4. Recognition / Motivation
5. Constant Change

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