Essays about: "thesis of accounting decision"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 65 essays containing the words thesis of accounting decision.

  1. 1. From Tree Huggers to Money Makers: How ESG Scores Boost Corporate Financial Performance in the EU

    University essay from

    Author : Martin Ekendahl; Philippa Hedström; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : ESG score; financial performance; stakeholder theory; the EU; fixed effects model;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the relationship between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scores and financial performance as measured by both accounting- and market-based measures; Return on Assets and Tobin's Q. The study takes a particular focus on the European Union (EU), more specifically on companies operating in the region and the union's strong commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and more general efforts towards a more sustainable future. READ MORE

  2. 2. Taking Climate into Account - Carbon Management Tools for Investment Decisions and Progress Tracking at an Energy Company

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovationsteknik

    Author : Rebecca Ahlin; Anna Malmberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Carbon accounting; carbon disclosure; carbon management; carbon management tools; environmental change management; internal carbon price; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: Climate change is becoming a more urgent issue, where global agreements and regulations are putting pressure on companies to calculate and disclose their greenhouse gas emissions to combat the problem. Other driving forces of carbon disclosure for companies include social, economic, and financial pressure, as well as firm specific internal factors. READ MORE

  3. 3. The Rise of the CFO - A Quantitative Study Investigating Investors' Reaction to the Evolution of the CFO Over Time

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

    Author : Julia Sandblom; Sandra Holst; [2023]
    Keywords : Chief Financial Officer; CFO role; CFO turnover; Stock market reaction; CEO turnover;

    Abstract : The role of the CFO has evolved substantially over the years. From being a traditional financial and accounting overseer to compromise a wider set of responsibilities, including financial management and strategic decision-making. READ MORE

  4. 4. Pre-decision control mechanisms of strategic investment decision - A multiple case study on the application and dynamism of pre-decision controls in Swedish real estate companies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Yumeng Guo; Thomas lo; [2023]
    Keywords : Strategic investment decision SID ; Pre-decision control; Commercial real estate; Property investment; Uncertainty; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Summary Title - Pre-decision control mechanisms of strategic investment decision - A multiple case study on the application and dynamism of pre-decision controls in Swedish real estate companies Hand-In Date - 28 May 2023 Seminar date - 31 May 2023 Course - BUSN79 Degree Project: Accounting and Finance Authors - Thomas Lo & Yumeng Guo Advisor - Anders Anell Five Keywords - Strategic investment decision (SID), Pre-decision control, Commercial real estate, Property investment, Uncertainty Purpose - The purpose of this study is to investigate how pre-decision control mechanisms are applied in strategic investment decisions, and what contextual factors could influence the pre-decision control mechanisms. To fufill the purpose, the study examined the use of pre-decision controls in different strategic investment decision processes and the relationship between contextual factors and the dimensions of applied pre-decision controls, with a main focus on current increasing uncertainty. READ MORE

  5. 5. Use of Management Accounting Under a Grant Administrated Project

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Therese Brodin; Anne De Silva; [2022-06-30]
    Keywords : Management accounting; Grant administration; Project; Public budget response; Private organisation; Public organisation; Tourism; SME; Adaptation; Svalbard; Local Government Financial Grant;

    Abstract : Background – Covid-19 pandemic has triggered responses for financial supports, governmental actions, and subsidies directed to specific industries in several countries inferring administration of projects under non-routine situations, including actors of various organisational structures. The aim of this thesis was to learn more about the use of management accounting under a new, non-usual situation from two interlinked levels, namely the societal and firm under a public grant administrated project context. READ MORE