Essays about: "financial internal control thesis"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 35 essays containing the words financial internal control thesis.

  1. 21. The importance of considering risk in top-level management decisions –An empirical study of Swedish universal banks

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Linn Sjörs; Nina Ekdahl; [2011-07-01]
    Keywords : Risk management; Basel II III; Swedish universal banks;

    Abstract : Background and Problem: The occurrence of the latest financial crisis has revealed deficiencies within risk management in banks. There is a need for improvements in external as well as internal control in order to reinforce risk management in banking and thus prevent the emergence of another financial crisis. READ MORE

  3. 22. Mergers inside a corporation's structure -A case study of the motives behind merging subsidiaries and the effects it brings

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Andreas Hultman; Johan Sandström; [2011-06-10]
    Keywords : Mergers; Subsidiaries; Synergies; Motives; Organizational change; Corporate culture.;

    Abstract : Background and Problem: Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are something that can be read about almost every day and are common in today’s business world. Since the 1980’s, there has been an upward trend for M&As worldwide and companies have been using M&As to gain advantages. READ MORE

  4. 23. The impact of the Audit Commission on the management control systems of local authorities : The case of London Borough of Lambeth

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för management

    Author : Douglas Acquah-Hagan; Spencer Aggrey-Bosu; [2011]
    Keywords : London Borough of Lambeth; local authority; audit commission; audit scores; management control systems;

    Abstract : This case study uses qualitative and quantitative analyses to examine the impact of the annual audits undertaken by the Audit Commission (hereafter the AC) at London Borough of Lambeth (LBL) on its management control system (MCS). The analysis reviews the audits undertaken between the years 2000 and 2010 and analyses the management reaction to these results to identify the impact on MCS. READ MORE

  5. 24. 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

  6. 25. Purchase Price Allocation and Impairment Testing - A straight application of standards?

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Nathalie Redmo; Emma Wallgren; [2011]
    Keywords : purchase price allocation; impairment testing; goodwill; intangible assets; IFRS;

    Abstract : The importance of goodwill and intangible assets has amplified over the years as both their presence in the standards and their values in the financial reports have increased. How the purchase price allocation (PPA) and the subsequent impairment testing process are made is of great importance as different choices have different consequences on for example the financial reports and key ratios. READ MORE