Essays about: "IFRS standard"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 87 essays containing the words IFRS standard.
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1. The Missing Ingredient: How to improve value investing in the information age
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansieringAbstract : This thesis aims to inform a value investing strategy in specific niches of European firms by adjusting the book-to-market (B/M) ratio for intangible assets. An increase in intangible assets' importance for corporate value creation coupled with a lack of amendments to their accounting treatment has led to debates on the value relevance and accuracy of accounting information, including the B/M ratio used to derive value premiums. READ MORE
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2. IFRS PRACTICAL EXPEDIENTS: Exploring antecedents of the phenomenon and preparer choices when offered simplified accounting treatments
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansieringAbstract : This study investigates so-called practical expedients, a relatively new IFRS concept offering preparers simplified accounting choices. We run two parallel tracks: one qualitative part, where we analyse the definition of and the motivation for introducing practical expedients, and one quantitative part, where we collect annual report data to examine how practical expedients are applied by preparers. READ MORE
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3. Intangible assets and earnings management : An analysis in an EU context
University essay from Umeå universitet/FöretagsekonomiAbstract : The topic of intangible assets in relation to earnings management has been a debated subject for a long time. Different aspects of intangible assets have been thoroughly examined in relationship to earnings management by scholars over the years whether it’s about goodwill from business acquisition, recognition of intangible assets, timely impairments and so on. READ MORE
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4. Peeking Through the Leaves : Improving Default Estimation with Machine Learning : A transparent approach using tree-based models
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistikAbstract : In recent years the development and implementation of AI and machine learning models has increased dramatically. The availability of quality data paving the way for sophisticated AI models. Financial institutions uses many models in their daily operations. READ MORE
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5. The Effect of Capitalizing Operating Leases on Company Propensity to Lease: A quantitative study on the effects of IFRS 16 on Swedish firms
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansieringAbstract : This study investigates whether firm propensity to lease has decreased after the implementation of IFRS 16. To answer this question, we use three cross-sectional regression models on data gathered from 90 Swedish firms in two-year intervals during 2015-2021. The firms were all listed on OMX Stockholm with their headquarters located in Sweden. READ MORE