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  1. 1. Can hidden Markov models be used for inference about operational risk?

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

    Author : Hampus Pettersson; Markus Holmgren; [2018]
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    Abstract : This thesis aims to investigate the possibility if hidden Markov models (HMM) can be used for inference about operational risk given financial time series data of Auditchanges and Audit prices. The models tested vary in the number of possible states each underlying latent process can take. READ MORE

  3. 2. How do Internal Auditors become Comfortable in their role within Risk Management? : An Empirical Study of Internal Auditors in Private Sector Companies

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Jessica Andersson; Tuulikki Vilo; [2016]
    Keywords : Assurance; Comfort; Consulting; Discomfort; Internal audit; Risk management; Role;

    Abstract : The role of internal audit has changed during the past few years. Today, internal auditors are central players in organizations’ corporate governance structure. However, previous studies show that there is a gap between internal auditors’ own perception of their role compared to their stakeholders’. READ MORE

  4. 3. Change Management & Process Improvement for PEMS

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Mårten Carlsson; Erik Lindholm; [2013]
    Keywords : PEMS; Euro 6; emission; Scania; process mapping; PEMM; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The automotive industry in Europe has been forced to develop new solutions for the vehicles in order to fulfill the emission standards set by the European Commission according to European Emission Standards (Euro). The latest, Euro 6, involves new demands on continuous audits of emissions during a vehicles lifecycle. READ MORE

  5. 4. Maintaining and improving supplier relations with auditing– A study at ABB Sweden and Singapore

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Elisabeth Ericsson; Elisabeth Wahlstedt; [2012]
    Keywords : Supplier auditing; supplier relations; supply chain; risk; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: In today’s globalized world, many producing companies depend on large supplier networks. Supplier relations require maintenance and a tool for that is supplier auditing. ABB is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable industrial customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. READ MORE

  6. 5. The impact of the Audit Commission on the management control systems of local authorities : The case of London Borough of Lambeth

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för management

    Author : Douglas Acquah-Hagan; Spencer Aggrey-Bosu; [2011]
    Keywords : London Borough of Lambeth; local authority; audit commission; audit scores; management control systems;

    Abstract : This case study uses qualitative and quantitative analyses to examine the impact of the annual audits undertaken by the Audit Commission (hereafter the AC) at London Borough of Lambeth (LBL) on its management control system (MCS). The analysis reviews the audits undertaken between the years 2000 and 2010 and analyses the management reaction to these results to identify the impact on MCS. READ MORE