Essays about: "Risk Based Internal Audit"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 11 essays containing the words Risk Based Internal Audit.

  1. 6. Internal Auditing : A shift in role and scope

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Oskar Lindh; Rikard Bivesjö; [2014]
    Keywords : Banks; internal audit functions; documentation; assurance services; consulting services; institutional theory; isomorphism; legitimacy; regulations; independence; objectivity;

    Abstract : Purpose: Our purpose is to investigate if the documentation of an internalaudit department at banks reflects a shift towards more consultingactivities, and how this potential change in the internal audit doc-umentation can be explained. Background: Previous research indicates that internal audit has developed fromits traditional assurance activities to include more consulting ac-tivities such as risk management assistance and corporate govern-ance support. READ MORE

  2. 7. Change Management & Process Improvement for PEMS

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Mårten Carlsson; Erik Lindholm; [2013]
    Keywords : PEMS; Euro 6; emission; Scania; process mapping; PEMM; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The automotive industry in Europe has been forced to develop new solutions for the vehicles in order to fulfill the emission standards set by the European Commission according to European Emission Standards (Euro). The latest, Euro 6, involves new demands on continuous audits of emissions during a vehicles lifecycle. READ MORE

  3. 8. The Independence and Objectivity of the Internal Auditor in the Discharge of his/her Professional Responsibilities : Evidence from the Reserve Bank of Malawi

    University essay from Fakulteten för ekonomi, kommunikation och IT

    Author : Samuel Ntsiful; Makiwa Mwenechanya; [2011]
    Keywords : Independence; Objectivity; Internal Auditor; The Reserve Bank of Malawi;

    Abstract : Independence and objectivity are the cornerstones of the auditing profession. Even though internal auditing is generally not mandatory for companies to set up, its importance these days has increased phenomenally due to the fact that it assists companies to systematically evaluate and improve their risk management, internal controls and governance processes. READ MORE

  4. 9. Auditor client relationship and audit Quality : The effects of long-term auditor client relationship on audit quality in SMEs

    University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Suhaib Aamir; Umar Farooq; [2011]
    Keywords : Audit Quality; Audit Tenure; auditor-client relationship; auditing in SMEs; auditing in Sweden; International Standards on Auditing ISA ; role of auditor; auditor size; auditor rotation; non-audit services; and auditor independence.;

    Abstract : Different scandals around the globe during the past, in specific during the last decade, have intrigued the stakeholders to question the roles of both auditors and management. But most of the fingers since then have been raised on the role of auditors, because it is the auditors who are entrusted with the responsibility to detect any errors or frauds in the financial reports of the client-firm. READ MORE

  5. 10. The Association Between Committees Responsible for Risk Management and the Disclosure Level of Financial Instruments Information Among Listed Companies in Malaysia

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Liang Chen; Maizatulakma Abdullah; [2010-06-16]
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    Abstract : Low-level disclosure of financial instruments information may lead to information asymmetry between managers and investors, and subsequently mislead investors when making their decisions and also raise agency problems. This thesis investigates the disclosure level of financial instruments information of companies which are listed on the main board of Bursa Malaysia (Malaysian Stock Exchange). READ MORE