Essays about: "audit firms"

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  1. 1. Innovation and M&A: a study examining innovative capabilities post-acquisition

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Jimmie Karlén; Martin Rosander; [2023-07-19]
    Keywords : Merger and Acquisition; Innovative capabilities; M A; Innovation; Integration; Innovation audit; Motives for M A;

    Abstract : This study examines the impact of Mergers and Acquisitions on the innovative capabilities of firms. Given how trillions of dollars are invested in acquisitions every year, yet the failure rate of M&As remain at 70-90 percent, the topic is important to analyse. READ MORE

  3. 2. Digital innovation in Swedish audit firms

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Gloria Mugisha; [2023-07-04]
    Keywords : Audit; digitalization; cloud-based services; automation; data analysis;

    Abstract : Digital innovation has always been at the heart of technological progress and more than ever, it has become an essential business strategy. This technological progress is making companies change their internal processes and rethink their businesses. This is the case for audit firms that have to deal with innovation. READ MORE

  4. 3. THE IMPACT OF ESG PERFORMANCE AND EXTERNAL AUDIT OF ESG REPORTS ON STOCK LIQUIDITY

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : OSKAR GUSTAVSEN; OLLE ANDERSSON; [2023-06-29]
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    Abstract : Prior research on market reactions to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors has predominantly centered around financial performance. In this study we instead shed light on stock liquidity, a previously underexplored dimension of market reactions to ESG. READ MORE

  5. 4. The changing face of the auditor : A study of auditors’ perception of their role, the last ten years

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Emilia Eka; Carl Horn Olsson; [2023]
    Keywords : The auditor’s role; social changes; digitalisation; audit process; profession; megatrends; standardisation;

    Abstract : Regulations, digitalisation, and other megatrends influence many parts of society, not least the audit profession, and it is essential for the profession as well as the role of the auditor, to adapt to the changes and new requirements. It is inevitable for audit firms not to be exposed to digitalisation, and the Big Four (audit firms) are changing their identities. READ MORE

  6. 5. External Risks and Audit Fees. A Study on the Influence of external factors on audit fee determination.

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Ernest Oppong; Allen Beng Ngum; [2023]
    Keywords : Audit fees; covid; Russia-Ukraine war; Agency theory; Auditing; and climate change.;

    Abstract : The need for reliable financial information has led to the establishment of audits as a vital component of corporate governance. Audits serve to enhance the credibility of financial statements, mitigate agency conflicts, and instill trust among stakeholders. READ MORE