Essays about: "audit effectiveness"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 20 essays containing the words audit effectiveness.

  1. 16. Preventing Auditing Scandals? -An Investigation of How a Supervisory Authority Can Affect the Behaviour of Auditors

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Linda Andersson; Klara Öijerholm; [2011-06-09]
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    Abstract : Title: Preventing Auditing Scandals? – An Investigation of How a Supervisory Authority Can Affect the Behaviour of Auditors Background and Problem Discussion: After the financial crisis in HQ Bank AB, during the autumn of 2010, an intense debate regarding the responsibility of auditors was brought forth in Sweden. The reliability of the audit profession was further questioned and the critics continued to debate whether the SSBPA and its disciplinary system were well-functioning. READ MORE

  2. 17. The Role of Internal Control in the Operation of Hotels

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Louisa Kurniadi; Linda Zio; [2011]
    Keywords : Internal Control; COSO Framework; Director of Finance; Hotel Accounting; Hospitality Management; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to examine the role of internal control implementation that plays in the enterprises’ operation. We evaluate it from the Head of Finance (as Director of Finance in the enterprises) perspective and see whether adequate internal control implementation is important for the enterprises’ operation. READ MORE

  3. 18. 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

  4. 19. Software Security Analysis : Managing source code audit

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Avdelningen för för interaktion och systemdesign

    Author : Daniel Persson; Dejan Baca; [2004]
    Keywords : Software security; audit; exploit; closed source; open source; buffer overflow;

    Abstract : Software users have become more conscious of security. More people have access to Internet and huge databases of security exploits. To make secure products, software developers must acknowledge this threat and take action. A first step is to perform a software security analysis. READ MORE

  5. 20. Determinants for Effective Application of Software in Computer Assisted Auditing Techniques (CAATs)

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för management

    Author : Zeleke Belay Temesgen; [2004]
    Keywords : Accounting information system AIS ; auditing; audit process; continuous auditing; Information technology IT ; IT adoption; e-commerce economy; audit software; efficiency and effectiveness. ;

    Abstract : The purposes of this study are to get an over all picture of the general objectives and awareness of auditors for the adoption of CAATs and the current level of involvement of auditors in the application of CAATs in the audit process, which software and techniques they use and the possible causes for non use or less efficient use of CAATs. Once the determinant factors are identified, their implications for audit firms and to employees in the auditing profession are also discussed. READ MORE