Essays about: "SOX"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 25 essays containing the word SOX.

  1. 21. In-situ Removal of Hydrogen Sulphide from Landfill Gas : Arising from the Interaction between Municipal Solid Waste and Sulphide Mine Environments within Bioreactor Conditions

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

    Author : David Andrew Lazarevic; [2007]
    Keywords : Hydrogen sulphide; sulphate reduction; sulphate reducing bacteria; metal sulphide precipitation; sulphide mine environments; acid mine drainage; bioreactor; alternative waste cover.;

    Abstract : This project was compiled in co-operation with the Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm and Veolia Environmental Services (Australia) at the Woodlawn Bioreactor in NSW, Australia. Hydrogen sulphide is an unwanted component of landfill gas, raising occupational health and safety concerns, whilst leading to acid gas corrosion of power generation equipment and increased emissions of SOx, a primary constituent of acidification. READ MORE

  3. 22. Implementation of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in a Swedish Environment

    University essay from Sektionen för ekonomi och teknik (SET)

    Author : Patrik Åkerblad; Mikael Johansson; Elin Jangvik; [2007]
    Keywords : SOX; Implementation;

    Abstract : Problem Area: The American company Enron was the seventh largest company notated on the stock market when it went bankrupt due to extensive accounting frauds in December 2001. By manipulating the financial reports, the management of Enron was able to hide huge debts through transactions with external companies. READ MORE

  4. 23. Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 : Impact on European companies

    University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Julie Bonnefond; Karell Lounkokobi; [2007]
    Keywords : Sarbanes-Oxley;

    Abstract : With the advent of corporate scandals in North America most notably the Enron case, the US congress passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act to redress the situation. This act aims to restore confidence of investors in financial markets, and to improve the management of companies. READ MORE

  5. 24. Environmental impact assessment of Faisalabad : Pindi Bhattian motorway (M-3)

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

    Author : Zia Ur Rehman; [2007]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Roads often bring significant economic and social benefits, but they can also have substantial negative impacts on communities and natural environment. As we become more aware of these impacts, there is a growing demand for the techniques and skills needed to incorporate environmental considerations into road planning and management. READ MORE

  6. 25. Assessment of SOX implementation : from an Internal Audit perspective

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för management

    Author : Linda Palmer; [2007]
    Keywords : Accelerated and Non-Accelerated Filer; Audit Committee; Governance; Internal Audit; Internal Controls; PCAOB; Risks; Senior Management; SOX.;

    Abstract : Abstract Title: “Assessment of SOX – from an Internal Audit perspective” Author: Linda M Palmer Supervisor: Britt Aronsson Institution: School of Management, Blekinge Institute of Technology Course: Master Thesis in Business Administration, 10 credits Purpose: The purpose of this thesis has been to assess the workload, benefits, challenges, requirements and obligations that implementation of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (“SOX”) has posed on Internal Auditors and their companies, from Internal Audits’ point of view. The analysis also compares one accelerated filer and one non-accelerated filer to understand difference and similarities between different sized companies in the initial SOX compliance and implementation phase (documentation, risk analysis, gap identification & remediation and testing). READ MORE