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title: "In the news: 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Implementing the Lease Standard"
description: Simplify your lease accounting implementation by learning from the mistakes of public companies in the fourth year of following the lease standard.
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# [In the news: 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Implementing the Lease Standard](https://www.crunchafi.com/newsroom/5-mistakes-to-avoid)

 Written by [LeaseCrunch®](https://www.crunchafi.com/newsroom/author/leasecrunch) | Sep 29, 2022 3:19:44 PM

*This article originally appeared in* [CPA Practice Advisor](https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2022/09/29/5-mistakes-to-avoid-when-implementing-the-new-lease-standard/71263/)

While many are tempted to delay addressing the new lease accounting standard until the last possible moment, your life will be easier if you learn what to do – and what not to do – sooner rather than later.

 

This article outlines the top five mistakes we’ve seen when it comes to implementing the new lease standard so you can avoid these challenges for your organization or your clients.

[*Continue reading the full article in CPA Practice Advisor here.*](https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2022/09/29/5-mistakes-to-avoid-when-implementing-the-new-lease-standard/71263/)

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