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  1. 1. 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 finansiering

    Author : Heidi Hiltunen; Johanna Lindegren; [2023]
    Keywords : Practical expedient; Accounting choice; Cost vs. benefit; Rules vs. principles; IFRS;

    Abstract : 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

  3. 2. Defined Benefit Obligations - A Quantitative Study of the Managerial Opportunism within the Accounting of Defined Benefit Obligations

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Anders Dahnér; Martin Hallgren; [2019-08-08]
    Keywords : Defined benefit pension plans; Defined benefit obligations; DBO; DBP; Discount rate incentives; Managerial opportunism; Managerial Discretion; IAS 19; Accounting for pension obligations; Opportunistic accounting choices;

    Abstract : In the aftermath of the financial crisis in 2008 the rates on corporate- and government bonds began to diverge (Runesson et al., 2018). The increased differences in bond rates had a large effect on the Swedish firms. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Implications of State Ownership on Earnings Management

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Henrik Hallius; Jakob Wedenborn; [2018]
    Keywords : Earnings management; State-owned enterprises; Listed enterprises; Discretionary accruals; Accruals quality;

    Abstract : Earnings management refers to the practice of making discretionary choices in accounting with the intention to manipulate stated earnings. When used improperly it can distort the financial reports on which investors base their decisions, and thus impact the efficient allocation of capital. READ MORE

  5. 4. Utsläppsrätter : Klassificering och värdering av företag i Nordamerika och Europa

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Tova-Li Nordin; Josefin Roskvist; [2018]
    Keywords : Emission allowance; Cap-and-trade; FERC; IFRIC 3; Regulation; Carbon accounting; IASB; FASB; Utsläppsrätter; Handelssystem; FERC; IFRIC 3; Reglering; Utsläppsredovisning; IASB; FASB;

    Abstract : Handelssystem för utsläppsrätter används av flertalet länder och områden i ett försök att minska klimatförändringarna. Syftet med dessa handelssystem är att ge företag ekonomiska incitament att minska sina utsläpp av växthusgaser och på så vis gemensamt minska utsläppen på ett kostnadseffektivt sätt. READ MORE

  6. 5. Identifiable Intangible Assets in Business Combinations -A Quantitative Study of US Companies

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Hanna hedin; Hilda Havert; [2015-03-10]
    Keywords : FASB; SFAS 142; SFAS 141; US GAAP; purchase price allocation; goodwill; intangible assets; identification of intangible assets; business combinations; incentives in accounting choices; acquirer firm characteristics.;

    Abstract : This thesis is a quantitative study of how U.S. companies allocate purchase prices paid in acquisitions to identified intangible assets in relation to goodwill. It seeks to identify how the percentage of identified intangible assets in business combinations varies with acquirer firm characteristics. READ MORE