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Here you’ll find valuable insights on contract management, DORA, IFRS 16, NIS2, the Transparency Act, CSDDD, and other essential finance and compliance topics. Stay informed with in-depth articles that drive smarter financial decisions, support strategic growth, and discover how House of Control’s software solutions can assist your business.
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The impact of IFRS 16 on 12 different financial ratios
The IFRS 16 lease accounting standard impacts financial statements. This is how the standard affects financial ratios that investors typically use to measure company performance.
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IFRS 16 cheat sheet
Understanding IFRS 16 can be complex—but it doesn’t have to be. This cheat sheet breaks down the essentials of the lease accounting standard so you can quickly get up to speed and stay compliant.
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Best practices for contract management
Efficient contract management processes are essential for businesses of all sizes. We’ve gathered the best tips for contract management to help you improve your approach and outcomes.
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IFRS 16, year-end closing and annual financial statements
The IFRS 16 standard for lease accounting impacts several year-end activities as well as the annual financial statements. This article explores what you need to know, and how to prepare.
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How does IFRS 16 affect business decisions?
To lease or not to lease, that’s the question that impacts business decisions most. However, the IFRS 16 standard may also have real-world implications.
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Smarter ways to stay IFRS 16 compliant
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5 great reports that you get from a lease accounting software
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Rapid growth, many offices - and full control of all contracts
"We need a system which provides us a clear overview of agreements and quick access to contracts. This gives us full...

GAAP to IFRS conversion checklist - Here are 13 tips for best practice
What is the best practice for converting from national GAAP to IFRS? Converting to IFRS is demanding. We have put...

What functionality to look for in IFRS 16 software
What is the best IFRS 16 software on the market? To achieve best practice in your company’s compliance, software...

IFRS 16 - from compliance burden to sound contract management
Is IFRS 16 all about stressful requirements for processing leasing agreements? No, says PwC. The companies can also...

How Europris handles 350 IFRS 16 contracts
“Now we have a solution that is easy to use, which removes dependency on key personnel, and saves us several days of...

6 signs that your business should stop using Excel for budgeting
Excel is a fantastic and highly versatile tool. But if your business has encountered any of these problems, it’s...

The Difference between budgeting and forecasting
If you have ever wondered why it is difficult to meet budgets, it may be because your forecasting is not working as...

7 reasons to care about automatically renewing agreements
One of our clients says they are “hyper-allergic” to contracts that renew automatically. But what exactly is the...

11 steps to qualify fintech outsourcing contractors
What factors should a financial institution consider before entering a fintech outsourcing contract – and stay...

Learn how Elkjøp Nordic manages franchise contracts for 170 stores
Nordic Franchise Director Eirik Jarl Nilssen explains that he would not have been able to manage the complexity, risk...

IFRS 16: Process implementation challenges and how to deal with them
Meeting the requirements set out in IFRS 16 is a fantastic opportunity to boost the overall efficiency of the accounts...

Complying with the EBA fintech outsourcing requirements
New EU rules are strengthening the governance requirements for how banks and other financial institutions handle...

What determines ROI when you use Complete Control?
How big a return on investment can we achieve when we purchase Complete Control, and how fast can we achieve it? These...

How to improve your company’s cash flow
Cash is King – whether you aim to expand or need to respond to challenging markets. Check out our seven tips for...

How many contracts do you actually have?
The overwhelming majority of finance professionals we talk to, agree that dealing with multiple service providers and...

Financial leasing agreements: How do deal with them in the accounts
Do you work in a large company that uses leasing to finance important equipment? And do you have the full risk for and...

A guide to the first 100 days as CFO
As a key individual within the company, you must make sure to lay a solid foundation for yourself and your role as CFO...

How Elkjøp Nordic handles 400 leases
Elkjøp Nordic leases premises for 400 stores throughout the Nordic region, at a cost of NOK 1 billion per year. This is...
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