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Course overview:
This three-day Fundamentals of Leasing training course focuses on the major legal issues and procedures that exist in the area of leasing. Designed for professionals who are newly involved in leasing as well as those with some experience of the area, the course provides an opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to compete effectively in today's leasing market.
The course aims to provide the participants with a comprehensive overview of leasing as a method of finance, demonstrating the benefits of lease transactions for both the lessor and lessee.
With over 15 years experience in lease training and consulting, Euromoney legal training's expertise is unparalleled. Leasing professionals from banks, equipment manufacturers, finance companies and service providers throughout the world benefit from our benchmark services and products. Our courses also provide invaluable networking opportunities.
How this course will help you:
You will:
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Gain an overview of recent developments in the leasing industry
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Enhance your knowledge of leases as funding alternatives
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Understand the concept of time value money
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Learn effective credit risk assessment techniques
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Master lease evaluation methods
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Develop a thorough understanding of key legal and tax issues
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Improve your knowledge of asset management and residual values
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Identify successful remarketing strategies
- Become familiar with big ticket leasing
Who should attend:
The course is designed for executives from banks, leasing companies, finance houses and equipment manufacturers. It will provide invaluable information particularly to:
Day 1
Registration
Introduction to leasing
Interest rates
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Simple/compound
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APR, IRR, etc
Time value of money
Basic lease evaluation
Tax considerations
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Capital allowances
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Tax capacity
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Deferred tax
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Value added tax
Case study / workshop 1:
Day 2
Lessor accounting
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Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
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IAS 17, SSAP 21, SFAS 13
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Tax based leases
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Finance and operating leases
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Income allocation
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Accounting and tax depreciation
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Balance sheet presentation
Lessee accounting
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Lessee balance sheet issues
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Finance and operating leases
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Finance lease obligations
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Depreciation
Case study / workshop 2:
- Review two specific transactions
Day 3
Legal and documentation
Defaults and problem cases
Asset management
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Inspection rights
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Residual value calculation
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Return conditions
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Equipment re-marketing
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End of lease arrangements
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Renewal options
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Third party/manufacturer purchase agreements
Introduction to structured finance (big-ticket leasing)
Recent developments in the leasing industry
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Impact of accounting developments
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Growth of operating leasing
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The future of finance leasing
Review and questions
Hotel in Central London, London, United Kingdom
Venue and Accommodation Information
All Euromoney Legal Training events are held at four or five star venues in Central London, Zone 1. We strive to provide you with a training environment of the highest quality, to ensure that the whole learning experience exceeds you expectations.
We have selected several venues across Central London, that we are confident meet our strict criteria for quality, service and professionalism. Each venue also offers accommodation for Euromoney Delegates at discounted professional rates.
Your training venue will be confirmed by one of our course administrators approximately 3-4 weeks before the course start date. Euromoney Legal Training can however recommend the following venues:
The Regency Hotel, Kensington
Found in London’s beautiful west-end, The Regency Hotel offers superb conference facilities and 4-star accommodation. The hotel is conveniently located for all major transport links, such as London’s Heathrow, Gatwick and Stanstead airports, all major London train stations, and is a short walk from the nearest tube station (South Kensington, Piccadilly Line).
For more information visit www.londonregency.com or call +44 (0) 207 373 7878
Millennium Knightsbridge
The four-star deluxe Millennium Hotel London Knightsbridge is situated in the heart of one of the best shopping areas of London. Of all the hotels in Knightsbridge, this Millennium Hotel is amongst one of the most contemporary and stylish Knightsbridge hotels in the area. This Knightsbridge hotel has excellent transport links - only a short walk from Knightsbridge underground station on the Piccadilly line and just 40 minutes from London Heathrow Airport via the underground.
For more information visit www.millenniumhotels.co.uk/millenniumknightsbridge or call +44 (0)20 7235 4377
Crowne Plaza, Kensington
The stylish Crowne Plaza London-Kensington hotel is a short walk from Victorian shopping, royal parks and London's epic museums. All the training rooms are fed with natural daylight with lunch or coffee breaks taking place on their attractive garden terrace.
For more information visit http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/london/lonke/hoteldetail or call +44 (0)20 7373 2222
London Marriott Hotel, Kensington
Located close to Central London in the heart of Kensington, the London Marriott Kensington is perfectly situated for the best shopping and tourist attractions.
For more information visit http://www.marriott.co.uk/hotels/travel/lonlm-london-marriott-hotel-kensington
The Rembrandt, Knightsbridge
The Rembrandt is a spectacular hotel with the timeless ornate architecture and traditional qualities of an Edwardian building. Located in the exclusive area of Knightsbridge, the hotel was originally built as apartments for Harrods, as such all rooms have an individual shape, giving them each their own special feel. Each of the training rooms have natural daylight and a private lobby area.
For more information visit http://www.sarova.com/rembrandt or call +44 (0)20 7589 8100
Radisson Edwardian, Central London
The Radisson Edwardian offers a wide range of venues and accommodation across Central London, including such famous London areas as Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Mayfair. Each location offers 4-star accommodation and training facilities.
For more information visit www.radissonedwardian.com or call +44 (0)800 37 44 11
Euromoney Legal Training has also appointed approved and independent booking agencies to help you find the best location for you to stay during your time in London:
Venue Search UK
All the delegates have to do is telephone +44 (0)20 8541 5656 or email beds@venuesearch.co.uk and say that they are a Euromoney delegate!
Zibrant
Zibrant offer a huge range of hotels across London and can find you accommodation as close to your training venue as possible. They will ensure that you receive preferential rates as a Euromoney delegate. Go to www.zibrant.co.uk/euromoney for more details. Alternatively you can email your enquiry to euromoney@zibrant.co.uk or call +44 (0) 1332 285 521.
Euromoney Legal Training strongly recommends that you do not book your accommodation until you have received full course confirmation.
If you require any further information, please contact us:
Euromoney Legal Training
Nestor House
Playhouse Yard
London
EC4V 5EX
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 207 779 8601
Fax: +44 (0) 207 779 8599
legaltraining@euromoneytraining.com
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John McGerty
John McGerty is the Institute of Bankers Ireland’s asset finance and leasing consultant where he has been instrumental in developing and running the certificate course in the asset finance. Previously he worked for ICC Bank PLC, where he was involved in setting up ICC Finance, the bank’s asset finance subsidiary. John also worked for the Bank of Ireland Finance Ltd where he was fully responsible for leasing throughout the branch network.
Over the years he has also worked extensively on an international level putting together leasing feasibility studies and reports for organisations in Poland, Zimbabwe, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kenya. In addition, John has been Chairman of the Irish Finance Houses leasing committee and leaseuropes council member for Ireland. He has been a part-time lecturer at Rathmines College of Commerce and has lectured on leasing at the Irish Management Institute, Trinity College Dublin, the IDI banking programme and in Uganda with the UFC. He was also involved with the publication of Leasing in Ireland and has published various other magazines and newspaper articles on leasing.
John was the co-chairman of the Euromoney 18th Annual World Leasing Convention.
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