Essays about: "Auditors"

Showing result 36 - 40 of 237 essays containing the word Auditors.

  1. 36. Can risks be defined while flying blind? : Performing audit risk assessments under environmental uncertainty; a qualitative study using COVID-19 as an empirical example

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Linnea Klasson; Lovisa Knutsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Audit; risk assessment; COVID-19; environmental uncertainty; individual auditor; audit client; non-Big 4; Big 4;

    Abstract : Abstract  Background & Problem: Risk assessment is a central part of the audit process. Previous audit failures have increased the importance further. Several suggested determinants of risk assessments have been explored within literature. READ MORE

  3. 37. C&C architecture : Automation of the deployment of a sophisticated infrastructure, for new malicious uses, harder to detect

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Timon Glasser; [2021]
    Keywords : Command Control; botnets; RAT; detection; implementation; Red Team; Command Control; botnät; RAT; upptäckt; genomförande; Red Team;

    Abstract : Today cybersecurity is becoming a major concern for all of society. Companies can lose billions of dollars because of cyberattacks. States need to keep the vital infrastructure of the country running and must prepare for cyberwar against cyberterrorism and other states. READ MORE

  4. 38. The Changing Nature of the Audit Profession - Opportunities and Challenges with Digital Transformation and the Use of Audit Support Systems, Big Data and Data Analytics

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Gustaf Stensjö; [2020-07-01]
    Keywords : Auditing; Digital Transformation; Audit support systems; Big data; Data analytics;

    Abstract : This exploratory study aims to illustrate the changing nature of the audit profession by providing a comprehensive overview of the main challenges and opportunities that increasingly sophisticated audit support systems with more Big data and Data analytics capabilities induce upon the profession, and how these are addressed. The empirical findings are based on ten semi-structured interviews with eight different practitioners from the Big Four auditing firms, of which four are closely involved in the digitalisation and transformation processes at each respective firm. READ MORE

  5. 39. An exploratory study of the prospects and application of life cycle perspective and ISO 14001 in product design and development as a means of sustainability excellence

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad

    Author : Stanley Worgu; Adibi Soroush; [2020]
    Keywords : International Standard Organization ISO ; Product life cycle perspectives PLCP ; Sustainable development; ISO 14001; ISO 9001; Ecosystem; Product design and development; Environmental management system EMS . Eco-design; Sustainable Product Design;

    Abstract : Product life cycle perspective, a concept emanating from sustainable product development has gradually emerged as one of the key areas in product design and development. Several studies and research have shown the direct co-relationship between product design, development and manufacturing and its impact on our environment and ecosystem. READ MORE

  6. 40. Assuring sustainability information : a study on the role of the independent third-party auditor in sustainability reporting assurance

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Simon Jonsson; [2020]
    Keywords : assurance; sustainability assurance; sustainability reporting; environmental reporting; NFRD; GRI; triple bottom line;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to provide a better understanding on the phenomenon of assurance of sustainability reports (SR) in Sweden by studying the role of the auditor through the lens of institutional theory. The subject is specifically relevant to sustainability managers, auditors and accountants as well as policy makers. READ MORE