Essays about: "Accruals management"

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  1. 6. Ownership structure and accounting quality: A study on Swedish private equity backed companies

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

    Author : Oscar Cederholm; Gustaf Persson; [2023]
    Keywords : Private equity; Accounting quality; Earnings management; Discretionary accruals; Timely loss recognition;

    Abstract : This study investigates how private equity ('PE') ownership affects the accounting quality of its portfolio companies. By using a unique sample of private Swedish PE-backed companies and a non-PE-backed control group, our findings indicate that PE-backed firms exhibit lower accounting quality when measured as discretionary accruals. READ MORE

  3. 7. Intangible assets and earnings management : An analysis in an EU context

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Simon Björkmo; Magnus Eriksson; [2023]
    Keywords : Accrual-based earnings management; Earnings Management; European Union; Goodwill; Intangible Assets; Invisible Intangible Assets;

    Abstract : 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

  4. 8. IFRS 15 impact on accrual-based earnings management - A comparison among European countries.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Mikael Westerbäck; Viktor Sjöstedt; [2022-06-30]
    Keywords : Accrual-based earnings management; earnings quality; IFRS 15; regulation; revenue;

    Abstract : Earnings quality refers to the usefulness of financial information, where high quality is beneficial for investors and other stakeholders. Earnings quality decreases when managers engage in earnings management, i.e., manipulating the firm's financial performance. READ MORE

  5. 9. Corporate Social Responsibility and Earnings Management : Two sides of the relationship

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Vanja Appelqvist Östman; Olivia Sharp; [2022]
    Keywords : Corporate Social Responsibility; Earnings Management; ESG; Accrual-based Earnings Management; Real-activity Earnings Management;

    Abstract : Sustainability is becoming a more important topic, not just in terms of the environment but also through social and governmental aspects. There are different views on what responsibility firms should take and what their incentives might be. READ MORE

  6. 10. IFRS 16 Leases: A shift in Earnings Management? : A study of the implementation of IFRS 16 Leases’ effect on Scandinaviancompanies’ use of Earnings Management

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Mattias Hedqvist; Hanna Lennerskog; [2022]
    Keywords : Earnings management; Accruals Earnings management; Discretionary accruals; IFRS 16 Leases; Operating Lease; Capitalized Lease;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to explain how the implementation of IFRS 16 Leaseshas affected how publicly listed firms on the Scandinavian stock exchange markets useearnings management activities. Methodology: This thesis has used a quantitative method using a deductive approach with ageneral positivistic philosophy. READ MORE