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1. 1. Audit Firm Culture & Audit Quality : Qualitative Study – Sri Lankan Context

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Nimesh Fernando; Ashoka Pradeep Kumara; [2023]
   Keywords : Audit Firm Culture; Audit Quality; Sri Lanka; Ethics; Professionalism; Work life Balance; Technology; Remuneration; Regulatory Influence;

   Abstract : The purpose of the study is to understand the complex relationship between audit firm culture and audit quality within the unique context of Sri Lanka. Solely dependent on insights provided by a group of auditors the research identifies key factors that influence the culture of audit firms and its impact on the quality of audit services. READ MORE

3. 2. What is the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on management accounting and control?

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Stephanie Alldén; Gabriella Norén; [2023]
   Keywords : Artificial Intelligence; Business Intelligence; Controllers; Financial report; Machine Learning; Management Accounting and Control; Sustainability report;

   Abstract : Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore how AI could influence the controller function inmanufacturing industries. This study will investigate whether AI could influence the daily tasksor routines of a controller, as well as whether AI helps controllers with financial- andsustainability reports. 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. Competing on sustainability - A study on stakeholder interaction, becoming truly sustainable and obtaining a sustained competitive advantage in an industry characterized by low sustainability maturity

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Kristina Källner; Anna Lundberg; [2022]
   Keywords : Sustainability; cold chain; pharmaceutical industry; stakeholder theory; sustainable business models; VRIO analysis; truly sustainable; competitive advantage; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Although more and more companies are facing increasing pressure to take responsibility for their actions impacting sustainability, the pharmaceutical industry and in extension the cold chain solutions industry, have previously been exempted from scrutiny. Research on sustainability in the industry is lagging, why this master thesis aims to explore how sustainability can be incorporated into the business model while avoiding creating a disconnect between corporate strategy and actual sustainability impact. READ MORE

6. 5. THE IMPORTANCE OF FORMULATING A UNIFORM STRUCTURE FOR NON-FINANCIAL REPORTING: A quantitative study based on the evidence from the automotive industry.

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Asif Sarker; Mundi Mike-Hana Fongang; [2021]
   Keywords : Non-financial reporting; Sustainability reporting; Stakeholders; GRI; Automotive industry.;

   Abstract : Nowadays, sustainability has become a well-known and popular topic which has drawn the attention of many people worldwide. To fulfill their responsibility towards sustainability, the business world is shifting from an accounting-based accountability to an accountability-based accounting. READ MORE