Essays about: "Auditing"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 245 essays containing the word Auditing.

  1. 21. The Duck-Rabbit Ambiguity of Evaluations: A Comparative Study of How Evaluative Ideals Are Discursively Constructed and Affect Evaluative Judgments

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Alfred Tilly; [2022]
    Keywords : critical discourse analysis; municipal auditing; evaluation; evaluative ideals; evaluation use; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Evaluative practices play an increasingly important role in the management of local government. More than ever, evaluations are seen as a means for stakeholders to garner objective information about the performance of public organizations in order to demand accountability. READ MORE

  3. 22. womens role development in the big four audit firms

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : ibraahim Abiib; Vasiliy Khan; [2022]
    Keywords : Auditing; Big 4; Institutional Theory; Role Theory; Social Role Theory; Images; Gender;

    Abstract : Background: In recent decades about as many women as men have been recruited to the auditing industry. On the other hand, it seems difficult for women to reach higher positions and they are underrepresented in certain ways. READ MORE

  4. 23. Internal Auditing in a digitalised world : A qualitative study about the internal auditor´s approach in providing assurance of cybersecurity

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Priyanka Poddar; [2022]
    Keywords : cybersecurity activity; cybersecurity assurance; internal auditing; information security;

    Abstract : This study aims to contribute to internal auditing´s body of knowledge. This will be done by identifying and evaluating the approaches taken by internal auditors in assuring in the management of an organisation's cybersecurity. Qualitative research has been undertaken for this study by collecting data through semistructured interviews. READ MORE

  5. 24. The decision-making process to leave the audit profession : How female senior managers reach their decision to resign

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Carita Ly; Ulrika Karsberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Auditing; Audit Profession; Audit firm; Decision-making process; Female senior manager; Resignation.;

    Abstract : Background/problematization: The audit industry has historically been characterized by male dominance, and it has long been a problem to succeed in retaining women throughout the work life. Female senior managers are influenced by triggering factors that cause them to consider their continuation in the audit profession. READ MORE

  6. 25. Is Blockchain Just a Buzz Word or Will It Change The Way of Auditing? An Empirical Study on Blockchain and the Audit Profession

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

    Author : Lisa Tengbom; Elin Carlberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Blockchain; Auditing; Transparency; Efficiency; Quality;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to examine the impact of blockchain technology (BT) on the audit profession, which is a topic that has previously received little attention. Moreover, we contribute to existing research by taking both an internal and external perspective, interviewing auditors and blockchain experts. READ MORE