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  1. 1. Forensic Accounting Education - A study of curriculums in consideration of employer expectations

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Max Ihlas; Weina Huang; [2017]
    Keywords : Professional requirements; Education; Forensic Accounting; Curriculums; Contextual differences; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose - To investigate if the forensic accounting education offered by universities provides the knowledge and skills that are required by the forensic accounting profession. Methodology - First, a qualitative content analysis of curriculums, with a mix between a deductive and inductive approach, is conducted. READ MORE

  3. 2. The role of management accountants. A study of contextual factors and changes in the role over time.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Anna Trubchik; Ina Rudelsberger; [2016]
    Keywords : Controller; Management accountant; Role; Contextual factors; Requirements; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The aim of the thesis is to analyse the current role of management accountants, how it is affected by contextual factors, and how it has changed over time. A quantitative content analysis of job advertisements is conducted. The factors of analysis are identified based on a combination of deductive and inductive approach. READ MORE

  4. 3. Is the sustainability information useful? A qualitative study of the Swedish institutional investors.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Gustav Rybrink; Lisa Törnblom; [2013]
    Keywords : Sustainability information; Institutional investors; Usefulness; Integrated Reporting; GRI Guidelines; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Title: Is the sustainability information useful? A qualitative study of the Swedish institutional investors. Seminar date: 2012-05-31 Course: BUSN69 Degree Project – Accounting and Auditing, 15 ECTS Credits Authors: Gustav Rybrink and Lisa Törnblom Advisor/s: Amanda Tan-Sonnerfeldt Five key words: Sustainability information, Institutional investors, Usefulness, Integrated Reporting, GRI Guidelines Purpose: The intention with this thesis is to provide the reader with a better knowledge about how the Swedish institutional investors perceive the usefulness of sustainability information. READ MORE

  5. 4. Deregulation of the Swedish Audit Industry and Changes in the Competitive Environment : Conflict, Imitation, and Innovativeness

    University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Abiel Sebhatu; [2011]
    Keywords : Strategy; Competition; Innovation; Deregulation; Change; Process level; Firm level; Industry change; Industry behavior; Industry dynamics; Market power; Market efficiency; Audit industry; Auditors; Conflict; Imitation; Case study;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the deregulation of the audit industry in Sweden, the changing competitive environment and innovativeness, a research gap that has not yet been bridged. This paper raises the question of how the innovativeness of firms within the audit industry have changed after deregulation. READ MORE

  6. 5. Organisational structure influences on the controller roles in Sweden : A cross case study between six organisations in the clothing industry

    University essay from IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Ann Kristofersson; Johanna Falk; Christofer Jonson; [2008]
    Keywords : Controller; Roles; Accounting; Organisational structure;

    Abstract : Background: Increasing competition has led to a large interest for management control and leadership in Sweden. The controller’s role has changed from just including number crunching tasks to become more market and customer oriented. Therefore the use of controllers today is increasing within Swedish organisations. READ MORE