Essays about: "Auditor-independence."

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  1. 1. CSR performance and financial performance: the moderating role of CSR disclosure quality

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

    Author : Sofia Dagfalk; Sofia Vögeli; [2023]
    Keywords : CSR performance; Financial performance; Auditing of CSR disclosure; Audit provider; Auditor independence;

    Abstract : This paper examines the moderating effect of CSR disclosure quality on the relationship between CSR performance and financial performance, using a sample of European listed firms. It is predicted that CSR performance, jointly with CSR disclosure quality, has a positive effect on financial performance. READ MORE

  3. 2. The effect of regulatory reforms on audit quality in a lax enforcement and high trust environment : A quantitative study on Swedish companies

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Julia Owczarek Blom; [2023]
    Keywords : non-audit services; NAS; non-audit services in Sweden; audit fees; non-audit fees; auditor; audit quality; auditor independence;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT Title: The effect of regulatory reforms on audit quality in a lax enforcement and high trust environment: A quantitative study on Swedish companies                      Level: Student thesis, final assignment for Master Programme in Business Administration  Author: Julia Owczarek Blom  Supervisor: Asif M Huq  Date: 2023 - May Aim: The aim of the study is to investigate the impact of regulatory changes on the consumption of non-audit services and the audit quality among the Swedish publicly listed firms on the Nasdaq Stockholm Stock Exchange. Specifically, the study focuses on whether there is a relationship between the 8th Directive on Statutory Audit and the EU Audit Package on non-audit services and the quality of audits. READ MORE

  4. 3. Auditors' Risk- and Materiality Assessment During Times of High Exogenous Risk : A Quantitative Study Analysing the Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Adam Brissman; Thomas Watson; [2023]
    Keywords : Auditing; Auditor Independence; Covid-19; Economic Crises; Materiality; Materiality Assessment; Professional Scepticism; Risk; Risk Assessment;

    Abstract : Background: Research has shown that the risk of material misstatements increases during exogenous risk shocks. Simultaneously, auditors shall identify and assess the emergent risks. During the GFC, auditors' response was considered satisfactory by some but criticized byothers. READ MORE

  5. 4. Auditing in times of change: A qualitative study on how Covid-19 will affect audit quality

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Christoffer Johnsson; Nicklas Persson; [2021]
    Keywords : Audit quality; Covid-19; Auditor-client relationship; Going-concern assessments; Auditor-independence.;

    Abstract : Purpose - This study explores how Covid-19 may affect audit quality and provide early insights if the pandemic has already affected audit quality in Sweden. Design/methodology/approach - This paper uses qualitative data obtained through semi-structured interviews with eight Swedish authorized auditors within Big Four to explore possible impacts on three key aspects for audit quality. READ MORE

  6. 5. The absolution of non-audit services – unravelling a nexus of research : A quantitative study of non-audit services’ impact on financial reporting quality among private firms in Sweden.

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Oliver Fransson; Simon Sleman; [2020]
    Keywords : Non-audit services; financial reporting quality; qualified auditor report; big four audit firms; knowledge spillover effect; economic dependence; auditor independence;

    Abstract : Non-audit services provided by audit firms have been a popular scientific topic within the fields of audit and accounting research over the past decades. Numerous researchers have attempted to provide a theoretical contribution by examining different ways of measuring the concepts of audit quality and financial reporting quality. READ MORE