Essays about: "case study kpmg"

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  1. 6. The future of audit: Examining the opportunities and challenges stemming from the use of Big Data Analytics and Blockchain technology in audit practice

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Xiao Tang; Nikola Kostic; [2017]
    Keywords : Audit; Big Data Analytics; Blockchain; Distributed Ledger; Innovation; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Thesis Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to contribute to the extant knowledge and further research regarding the effects of Big Data Analytics (BDA) and blockchain (BC) technology on the future of the audit profession and to provide a framework grounded in existing theoretical research which would explore ways in which BDA and BC technology could be integrated into the audit procedures of the future. Methodology: A qualitative approach has been chosen and mainly inductive reasoning has been used to answer the research questions. READ MORE

  3. 7. Knowledge rhetoric in the “Big Four” consulting firms – the quest for legitimacy, and the peculiar case of similarity

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Joachim Lindberg; [2015]
    Keywords : Knowledge rhetoric; normative; mimetic; isomorphism; legitimacy; KIF; Big Four; Deloitte; PwC; EY; KPMG; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to conceptualize the practice of knowledge rhetoric in knowledge-intensive firms (KIFs). The methodology applied to this qualitative study is based on the principles of a social constructivist paradigm. READ MORE

  4. 8. Challenges in Internal Knowledge Transfer : A case study of KPMG and Grant Thornton

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Isabelle Lindenhall; Katariina Väisänen; Carlos Miguel Victoriano Soriano; [2014]
    Keywords : Knowledge transfer; knowledge management;

    Abstract : This report investigates the internal knowledge transfer process of consultancy firms on both the organizational and individual levels. Essentially, the creation and application of knowledge yield the key competence for consultancy companies, a large part of which in- volves knowledge transfer. READ MORE

  5. 9. Analytical procedures : A practice based approach

    University essay from Företagsekonomi

    Author : Nichlas Essner; Unander-Scharin Erik; [2013]
    Keywords : analytical procedures; auditing; Big-4. practice theory; ISA;

    Abstract : Analytical procedures are an important type of evidence gathering method for an auditor. They consist of evaluations of financial information through analysis or plausible relationships among both financial and non-financial data. READ MORE

  6. 10. The fall of HQ Bank AB - from an accounting perspective

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Jessica Broström; Per-Johan Franck; [2012-06-11]
    Keywords : HQ; active market; observable market data; fair value accounting.;

    Abstract : Background and problem: In August 2010, HQ Bank’s license was revoked by the SFSA (sw. Finansinspektionen). One of the reasons for the SFSA to revoke the license was HQ Bank’s valuation of the financial instruments. Mr. READ MORE