{"id":102145,"date":"2025-02-21T20:55:39","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T20:55:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/accounting\/finquery-releases-2025-cfo-benchmark-report-for-strategic-leasing\/"},"modified":"2025-02-21T20:55:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T20:55:39","slug":"finquery-releases-2025-cfo-benchmark-report-for-strategic-leasing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=102145","title":{"rendered":"FinQuery releases 2025 CFO Benchmark Report for Strategic Leasing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><b><i>Report reveals key trends impacting leasing strategies for CFOs and their teams<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ATLANTA \u2013 February 18, 2025 \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/finquery.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FinQuery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a leading provider of AI-powered accounting automation and contract management solutions, today announced the release of its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/finquery.com\/resources\/cfos-benchmark-report-for-strategic-leasing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025 CFO Benchmark Report for Strategic Leasing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This data-driven resource is designed to help CFOs and their teams make more informed and confident leasing decisions. The analyses contained in the report are informed by its database of more than 20 million de-identified, aggregated lease data points. The CFO Benchmark Report delivers insights and strategic recommendations to support finance leaders in aligning leasing strategies with business objectives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAs organizations rethink their leasing strategies in response to shifting market conditions, CFOs need data-driven insights to make informed decisions,\u201d said Joe Schab, FinQuery CEO. \u201cThis report gives finance leaders the real-world benchmarks and strategic tools they need to drive efficiency, reduce risk, and integrate leasing strategies into broader financial planning.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The report highlights key market trends, including the growth of short-term leasing for flexibility, the impact of hybrid work on commercial real estate, and the expansion of equipment and vehicle leasing as companies scale operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe dynamic macro environment of recent years, which is expected to continue throughout 2025, is driving a need for flexible, shorter duration financing of assets via leasing,\u201d said Justin Smith, FinQuery CFO and COO. \u201cCFOs are prioritizing leases with more flexible terms to capture the cash flow and tax benefits of leasing, while ensuring they have sufficient flexibility in their capital structure to scale up or reposition their portfolios based on emerging opportunities.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Findings from the Report:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short-term equipment leasing is surging, growing 33.7% annually since 2019, as companies seek operational flexibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-value office lease liabilities ($1 million\u2013$2 million) have declined by -9.7% CAGR, reflecting corporate downsizing and the transition to hybrid work environments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liabilities under $100,000 have grown by 6.1% CAGR, driven by demand for smaller, more flexible office spaces.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The global electric vehicle (EV) leasing market is projected to reach $76.3 billion by 2030, signaling a shift toward sustainable fleet investments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The report arms finance leaders with visual comparisons, regional breakdowns, and real-world case studies to help them strategically manage lease liabilities, reduce operational costs, and leverage financial incentives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To download the full report, visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/finquery.com\/resources\/cfos-benchmark-report-for-strategic-leasing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">finquery.com\/resources\/cfos-benchmark-report-for-strategic-leasing\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Findings are based on data from 2019-2024.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About FinQuery<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/finquery.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FinQuery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an AI-powered SaaS platform that automates <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/finquery.com\/prepaid-accrual-accounting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prepaid and accrual accounting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, simplifies lease accounting compliance (ASC 842, IFRS 16, GASB 87 &amp; 96, SFFAS 54, and FRS 102), and centralizes contract management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built for accounting and finance teams, FinQuery empowers more than 36,000 professionals to accelerate their close, streamline budgeting and forecasting, simplify complex accounting, and comply confidently. Learn more at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/finquery.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> FinQuery.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Report reveals key trends impacting leasing strategies for CFOs and their teams ATLANTA \u2013 February 18, 2025 \u2013 FinQuery, a leading provider of AI-powered accounting automation and contract management solutions, today announced the release of its 2025 CFO Benchmark Report for Strategic Leasing. 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