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July 12, 2011

Grossing Up Operating Expenses in Commercial Leases

Gross-ups are adjustments to building expenses that are made when such expenses are below normal levels because of building vacancies and other factors.

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September 15, 2010

The Impact on Corporate Real Estate of Lease Accounting Changes under GAAP

The commercial real estate industry is abuzz with the proposed changes to lease accounting under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Why the Changes? The FASB and IASB are trying to eliminate a “form over substance” distinction in GAAP accounting that has led to confusion and potential misuse in financial statements. The Proposal will require significant adjustments to the treatment of Gross and Modified Gross leases, which constitute the majority of commercial office leases in the U.S.

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