Essays about: "The Stock Exchange of Accounting"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 46 essays containing the words The Stock Exchange of Accounting.

1. 1. The Impact of ESG Performance on Financial Performance : Evidence from NASDAQ Stockholm

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Pothupitiya Kankanamge Don Amila Chathuranga Silva; Hiba Hassan Bashir Siddig; [2023]
   Keywords : sustainability; ESG scores; ESG pillars; financial performance; ROA; Tobin s Q; good governance view; stakeholder theory; agency view; slack resource theory;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates whether environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance impacts financial performance in the Swedish market. ESG performance is measured using the overall ESG score and the three individual pillar scores (environment, social, and governance). READ MORE

3. 2. Unlocking Shareholder Value : A Study of Mergers and Acquisitions in Sweden

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Adam Becker; Ludvig Engström; [2023]
   Keywords : mergers and acquisitions; event study; signalling theory; agency theory; strategic fit; cumulative abnormal returns; buy-and-hold abnormal returns; short-term stock performance; long-term stock performance;

   Abstract : This thesis examines whether mergers and acquisitions (M&A), ranging from 2009 to 2020, are value-generating for acquiring shareholders in the short-term and long-term of companies listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. A cohesive and integrated theoretical framework is formed in which six firm-specific and deal-specific variables are hypothesized to have varying impacts on both short- and long-term stock performance for acquiring shareholders. READ MORE

4. 3. Carbon Premium & Policy Uncertainty: An Analysis of Correlation Between Carbon Exposure and Stock Returns, and the Impact of Presidential Elections on Carbon Risk.

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Sander Hugosson; Jacob Lundquist; [2022]
   Keywords : Carbon premium; Stock returns; Sustainable finance; Presidential elections; Carbon emissions;

   Abstract : Earth's climate is changing, but the timing and extent of policy responses remain uncertain. This paper aims to test the correlation between firms' carbon emissions and stock returns. The analysis is two-leveled; a general test throughout the period 2012 to 2022, and two separate tests surrounding the last two American presidential elections. READ MORE

5. 4. 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

6. 5. Esse Non Videri

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Jakob Skåring; Erik Arnell; [2022]
   Keywords : Sphere ownership; corporate ownership; earnings management; accrual based earnings management; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Title: Esse Non Videri: Does sphere ownership influence the level of earnings management in Swedish firms? Course: BUSN79 Degree Project Accounting & Finance Authors: Erik Arnell and Jakob Skåring Supervisor: Reda Moursli Key words: Sphere ownership, corporate ownership, earnings management, accrual based earnings management Purpose and research question: The purpose of this study is to investigate if earnings management is influenced by sphere control in a general sense, as well as family sphere and non-family sphere control. We therefore ask the following research question: Does sphere ownership influence the level of earnings management in Swedish firms? Methodology: We are addressing our research question empirically by estimating Pooled Ordinary Least Squares (POLS) and random effect regressions, using robust standard errors clustered by firm. READ MORE