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      In today’s business landscape, organisations increasingly rely on third-party vendors, distributors, partners, and licensees. But with that reliance comes risk, especially when it comes to contract compliance, revenue sharing, and expense reporting.

      KPMG’s Contract Compliance Services (CCS) help you monitor these relationships effectively. We perform independent reviews to ensure your business partners are adhering to agreed contractual terms by uncovering misreported revenue, overcharged expenses, and operational inefficiencies. Through this, long-term business relationships can be strengthened and better trusted.

      Why contract compliance matters 

      When partners self-report financial and operational data, errors or misstatements—intentional or otherwise—can easily go unnoticed. Without clear oversight, companies risk:

      • Understated revenue from royalty or licensing agreements
      • Overstated expenses from vendor contracts
      • Poor transparency and lack of accountability
      • Weak contract governance and risk exposure

      Our CCS team gives you the insight and assurance you need to protect your interests and optimise performance across your third-party network.

      How we can help 

      KPMG works closely with clients to tailor ERM strategies that meet their unique needs, regardless of where they are in their risk journey—from early-stage development to advanced enterprise-wide integration.

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      Our clients benefit from:

      • Financial recoveries and improved return on investment

      • Strengthened relationships with key vendors and partners

      • Better financial reporting and internal controls 

      • Enhanced contract terms and clearer obligations

      • Improved protection of intellectual property

      • Stronger corporate governance and risk mitigation

      Key questions to assess your compliance readiness 

      To help you identify your contract compliance needs, consider the following questions:

      Management Structure: How are you managing relationships with service providers? What contractual relationships do you have, and what is the total amount of funds involved?

      Performance and Value: What KPIs and measurement mechanisms are in place? What controls are included in the agreements to provide oversight on performance?

      Risks: Are potential risk areas and corrective actions included in the agreements? Do vendors rectify non-compliances and compensate for any discrepancies?

      Visibility: Are there specified reporting and audit requirements? Do you regularly audit the financial and operational aspects of these relationships?

      Our service offerings 

      • Royalty Compliance: Recover fees, strengthen licensing relationships, and identify risk mitigation opportunities.

      • Software End-user License Review: Monitor license compliance for software vendors, increasing licensing and maintenance revenue.

      • Vendor Contracts: Assess vendor billing and contract terms to uncover overcharges or inefficiencies.

      • Advertising and Media Audits: Identify significant cost recoveries and improvement opportunities in advertising expenditures. 

      • Reseller and Distributor Review: Enforce contracts with channel partners and ensure accurate sales reporting.

      • Digital Distribution: Assess the completeness and accuracy of self-reported content distribution.

      • Software Asset Management (SAM): Review people, processes, and technology against industry standards.

      • Intellectual Property (IP) Audit: Optimize IP governance processes throughout the IP lifecycle. 

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      Our people

      Gary Chia
      Gary Chia

      Partner, Head of Consulting

      KPMG in Singapore

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