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What is SaaS Spend and Why Accountants Should Care

WHAT IS SAAS SPEND AND WHY ACCOUNTANTS SHOULD CARE

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Presentation Length 1.0 hour

Recorded DateNovember 2, 2023
CPE:Not available
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Course LevelBasic
Course Description

According to Gartner, software-related spend is expected to surpass $900 billion worldwide in 2023. While that’s a huge number, it’s not hard to believe considering the average organization subscribes to over 125 different software applications, totaling $1,040/employee annually. Unfortunately, anywhere from 25-50% of this spend is wasted on provisioned licenses not regularly used by employees. 

Join LeaseQuery accounting expert Rachel Reed and Lead Solutions Engineer Stephen Hester as they walk through LeaseQuery’s newest accounting guide, SaaS Spend Management for Accountants Explained: Why You Should Be Tracking Your Company’s Software Subscriptions. We will cover steps to take to build an effective SaaS cost optimization strategy and review how to understand the importance of controlling that spending for your organization. We will also discuss the benefits of implementing a SaaS spend management platform and point out key features to look for when researching solution options. 

Learning Objectives:


  • Compile an understanding of SaaS, SaaS spend management, and SaaS spend management platforms 

  • Define how to develop an effective SaaS cost optimization strategy 

  • Identify the practicality of SaaS spend management software and identify features that are essential from an accountant’s perspective

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Rachel Reed

FinQuery
Technical Accounting Manager
rachel.reed@leasequery.com
(800) 880-7270

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Rachel Reed is a Technical Accounting Manager at LeaseQuery. Rachel's experience includes working in the audit practice at EY, where she served clients across various industries in both the public and private sectors. Rachel graduated from the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) with a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in Accounting. 

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Stephen Hester

FinQuery
Lead Solutions Engineer
stephen.hester@leasequery.com
(800) 880-7270

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As a lead solutions engineer, Stephen has a track record of technical delivery across a variety of industries. At LeaseQuery, Stephen is focused on collaborating with Revenue and Customer Experience teams to develop and deliver solutions for our customers with an emphasis on SaaS management.

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FinQuery, formerly LeaseQuery, empowers 36,000+ professionals to optimize decisions in their top spending areas—leases, software subscriptions, and financial contracts—setting them apart in the market. Their award-winning AI-driven software minimizes risk, boosts efficiency, and cuts costs. Explore FinQuery’s Platform for contract and spend intelligence, including solutions for contract management, specialized accounting ensuring compliance with ASC 842, IFRS 16, GASB 87 and GASB 96, and software management.