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In a Huddle on Your 4th Quarter Strategy? Launch Your Software Project Now and Budget the Costs for Later

By Karen Leastman & Christina Floyd | First American Equipment Finance, in association with Morae

October 11, 2023

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Law firm leaders are presented with both challenges and opportunities, especially when considering substantial investments in new software. Some law firms are using a deferred billing structure to finance these firmwide initiatives. This approach allows firms to roll these significant expenses into the following fiscal year and avoid making any payments until the project starts.

Here are some of the benefits of deferred billing for software projects:

  1. Maximizing 4th Quarter Budget: As the final quarter begins, budget management is crucial. By deferring payments, firms can commit now and push the payment to the upcoming fiscal year, optimizing the current year’s budget allocation. This also can ensure a more predictable and steady flow of cash to help maintain financial stability.
  2. Synchronizing Expense with Value: A deferred billing lease structure ensures that the firm’s investments are perfectly in step with the value derived from the software.
  3. Maintaining Competitive Edge: In a rapidly evolving legal landscape, having access to the latest software and technology can provide a significant competitive advantage. The ability to procure and implement such tools immediately (without waiting for budget availability) ensures that the firm stays at the forefront of technological advancements.

For law firms mulling over significant software investments, deferred billing provides an efficient bridge, ensuring that the decisions made now don’t strain the current year’s budget. If you’re considering a financing strategy that aligns seamlessly with your tech initiatives and allows you to launch now and pay later, consider a deferred payment approach.

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As an affiliate of Morae, we are prepared to assist you with your financing requirements. To discover more about financing and payment deferrals for your technology investments, visit First American Equipment Finance at www.faef.com/legal.