Essays about: "importance of financial accounting in business"

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  1. 16. Corporate Social responsibility and Accounting -A Literature Review

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ulla-Christel Götherström; [2013-02-13]
    Keywords : Corporate social responsibility; accounting; literature review; stakeholder theory.;

    Abstract : Background and problem: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an area which has gained much attention the last 10-15 years. To satisfy various stakeholders, corporate social responsibility has increased its importance and often constitutes a substantial part of the firms´ financial reports, in spite of the fact that there are no legal requirements. READ MORE

  3. 17. The Governance Effects of Credit Rating Changes : A Study of the European Banking Market

    University essay from Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

    Author : Jacob Hermansson; [2013]
    Keywords : Credit Rating Changes; Banks; European Banking Market;

    Abstract : Background and problem: Recent banking and financial crises has undoubtedly stressed the importance of a sound and well-functioning banking system. The banking industry is in critical need of strong governance stemming from their opaque and complex business along with the high social costs incurred in the event of bank failure. READ MORE

  4. 18. Are K2 guidelines sufficient and credible for credit assessments?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ali Mansour Firouz; Sina Attaran; [2013]
    Keywords : K2 guidelines; Banks; Auditing; Credit assessment; Financial statements; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Title: Are K2 guidelines sufficient and credible for credit assessments? Course: BUSN69 Degree Project – Master of Accounting and Auditing Authors: Ali Mansour Firouz & Sina Attaran Advisor: Dr. Amanda Tan-Sonnerfeldt Five key words: Credit assessment, Financial statements, K2 guidelines, Banks, Auditing Purpose: To what degree do K2 guidelines affect the usefulness of the financial reports for banks making credit assessments for companies reporting according to K2. READ MORE

  5. 19. Social business– Value (f)or money? : A discussion about methods to evaluate enterprises on the border between the private sector, the public sector and civil society.

    University essay from Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Sten Strom; [2012]
    Keywords : Social business; impact assessment; financial sustainability; monetised indicators; anecdotal analyses;

    Abstract : In this thesis, different ways to evaluate social business are compared and discussed.The relatively new concept “social business” is used to describe a private sector enterprise, the purpose of which is not primarily to maximise profit but to achieve a social mission. READ MORE

  6. 20. Cost Accounting for Internal Decision Making and Evaluation : A Case Study

    University essay from IHH, Redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Marcus Fogelkvist; David Axelsson; [2011]
    Keywords : Cost Accounting; Financial Performance Evaluation; Food Manufacturing Company; Internal Decision Making; Special Orders.;

    Abstract : This study addresses the importance of cost accounting and performance evaluation for organizations. Further, this study explains the purposes of cost accounting and performance evaluation. The chosen method is a single case study which investigates how product costing is made within a food manufacturing company, called Omega in this study. READ MORE