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How to reduce contract admin while keeping control

Summary Automation can remove repetitive contract administration, but it cannot replace judgement, ownership or...

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Why should contracts be treated as business data?

Quick answer Contracts should be treated as business data because they define the commitments, costs, deadlines,...

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Contract handover during employee offboarding: A practical checklist

Summary When a contract owner or key approver leaves, the business can lose more than knowledge. Renewal deadlines,...

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Which exemptions can you apply during IFRS 16 implementation?

A practical guide to short-term leases, low-value assets and transition practical expedients. The quick answer When...

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How does contract management support DORA compliance in financial institutions?

Summary Contract management supports DORA compliance in financial institutions by connecting ICT contracts with...

Why NIS2 creates a ripple effect through the supply chain

Summary NIS2 is often seen as a regulation for large organisations. But that is only part of the picture. It does not...

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NIS2 compliance is about control: Key takeaways from House of Control’s webinar

For affected organisations, NIS2 changes how cybersecurity, supplier risk, documentation and incident reporting are...

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AI in IFRS 16 Lease accounting: Balancing automation and control

Summary AI can help finance teams capture lease data, review contracts and flag exceptions. But in IFRS 16, automation...

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IFRS 16 key person risk: When lease accounting depends on one person

Expert insights from Karl Oscar Rosli, Lease Accounting Expert & Head of Product Marketing Management, House of Control...

IFRS 16 lease accounting in 2026: From compliance task to controlled process

Summary IFRS 16 is not new in 2026, and the standard has not been redesigned. But several years after implementation,...

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Vendor risk management: How to turn vendor and contract data into better decisions

Summary Vendor risk management is most effective when vendor assessments are connected to contract data, business...

How BEWI gained better control of supplier agreements

BEWI Denmark A/S has consolidated its supplier agreements in House of Control. The result is improved insight into...

Why are suppliers at the core of European compliance?

European compliance is moving beyond internal policies and annual reporting. Across sustainability, cybersecurity,...

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Why contract data is the foundation of vendor risk management

Summary: Vendor risk management starts with contract data Vendor risk management depends on reliable contract data....

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What’s the difference between NIS2 and ISO 27001?

The NIS2 Directive and ISO 27001 both address cybersecurity risk management – an area House of Control works closely...

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Aligning IFRS 16 with UK practice: Practical guidance for IFRS 16 for UK companies

This article shows finance leaders how to coordinate lease accounting under IFRS 16 across UK operations. It focuses on...

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Aligning IFRS 16 for Irish companies

IFRS 16 compliance may be established, but many Irish companies still struggle with inefficient processes, inconsistent...

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How much can NIS2 non-compliance cost?

The NIS2 Directive (Directive (EU) 2022/2555) introduces substantial financial and professional consequences for...

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Discount rates in FRS 102: How it differs from IFRS 16 and understanding OBR

From accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026, lease accounting under FRS 102 has changed significantly....

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FRS 102: Can any leases still remain off-balance sheet?

From accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026, lease accounting under FRS 102 has fundamentally changed....

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How to eliminate hidden costs in your company's contract portfolio

A professional contract management strategy is all about reducing costs, ensuring control and removing staff...