Essays about: "thesis in accounting"

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  1. 1. THE CRITICAL ROLE OF A NON-HEALTHCARE APPROACH TO MATERNAL MORTALITY REDUCTION Qualitative insights from Rwanda’s success

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Sofia Nyström; [2019-02-12]
    Keywords : Burundi; maternal health; maternal mortality; policy; Rwanda; Sub-Saharan Africa;

    Abstract : Maternal mortality is one of the most critical contemporary development challenges as itaccounts for a substantial number of deaths every year, despite the fact that we today havethe medical knowledge to prevent it. Sub-Saharan Africa is the most affected region,accounting for more than half of the world’s maternal deaths. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Post-IPO Performance of Venture Capital-backed Companies - Evidence from the European High-Tech Industry

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Jonas Hollacher; Julia van Holt; [2019]
    Keywords : Venture Capital; Operating Performance; Market Performance; Post-IPO; High-Tech;

    Abstract : This thesis focusses on the question whether VC-backing is positively related to the long-term post-IPO performance of companies. It thereby aims to contribute to the clarification of the broader question whether VC funds create lasting value for European high-tech companies through their financing and continued provision of monitoring and advise services. READ MORE

  4. 3. Reflecting Reality or Shaping Reality? A Qualitative Case Study of the Intra-Organisational Interpretation and Mobilisation of IFRS 15

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

    Author : Pauline Henriksson Rahm; Alexandra Olsson; [2019]
    Keywords : IFRS implementation; Accounting-related regulatory frameworks; IFRS 15; Sociological accounting; Boundary-work;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the introduction of the revenue recognition standard, IFRS 15, into a global, multinational organisation. Through a single, qualitative case study based on semi-structured interviews, it aims to examine the intra-organisational interpretation and mobilisation of IFRS 15. READ MORE

  5. 4. Taming the Evaluation Monster

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

    Author : Nicole Brunetti; Lovisa Sjöqvist; [2019]
    Keywords : New Public Management; Professionalism; Performance Measurement Systems; Enabling Coercive formalization; Accounting Absorption;

    Abstract : Purpose: This thesis aims to explore how public schools balance demands on public accountability with professional autonomy through design features and usage of Performance Measurement Systems. Research Approach: Case study data were obtained both through semi-structured interviews with teachers and school managers, and through formal steering documents from the governing municipality as well as from the respective schools. READ MORE

  6. 5. RIVolutionising Voluntary Disclosure: A Conceptual Study on the Value Relevance of Voluntary Disclosure for Listed Emerging Growth Companies

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

    Author : Martina Fernanda Adriana Policastro; Maximilian Matheis; [2019]
    Keywords : Voluntary disclosure; Residual income valuation; Value relevance; Listed Emerging Growth Companies;

    Abstract : This study uses a mixed method approach to analyse how voluntary disclosure contributes to conceptually explain the valuation gap between fundamental accounting numbers and the stock market price for Listed Emerging Growth Companies (LEGCs). This is done by taking a deduced valuation model perspective using the Forecast Issues underlying the Residual Income Valuation model as a theoretical lens to analyse voluntary disclosure (Gray & Skogsvik, 2004). READ MORE