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Financial Accounting and Reporting Dissertations
C/F/1347. Proposal. Assessment of the current situation and development of internal auditing
- WORDS:
- 1850
- DATE:
- 2012
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
This proposal is for a study on the current situation and development of internal auditing. The objectives are to examine the importance of internal control in modern business environment and to assess the challenges faced in achieving reliable control systems and the scope available for betterment. The plan for the review of literature is provided in detail, and this is followed by an identification of the research methodology and overall dissertation structure.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, internal auditing!,
C/F/1343. Proposal. Accounting education in Asia and Europe
- WORDS:
- 2350
- DATE:
- 2012
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper proposes to compare accounting education in Asian and European countries. A review of literature on related topics is presented, the methodology of the proposed research is described, its expected findings are considered. The issues and problems that might be encountered during the research are addressed.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, accounting education, Asia and Europe,
C/F/1302. Proposal. Adoption of IFRS in European Countries
- WORDS:
- 460
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
The paper proposes to address harmonisation of the international accounting norms and the introduction of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in EU countries. Motivations behind the choice of the topic are discussed, the methodology of the research is described.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, Adoption of IFRS, European Countries,
C/F/1146. Dissertation outline. How to determine business value by using financial reports
- WORDS:
- 1100
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper presents an outline of the dissertation on the methods of determining the business value of the company by their financial reports. The aims and questions of the dissertation are formulated, the areas and topics of the literature review are defined, the methodology of the research is described.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation outline, business value, financial reports,
C/F/1086. Dissertation. Business and financial performance of Tesco and Morrisons in 2007-2009
- WORDS:
- 15300
- ADD-ONS:
- Excel Data
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 159.99 GBP
The paper looks at the business and financial performance of the UK grocers Tesco and Morrisons describing competition in the grocery retailing sector and presenting information about the companies’ situation in the past and at present. Literature is reviewed on the capital structure theory, the issues of competition and corporate reputation, etc. Analysis of both companies is conducted using the models of SWOT, PESTLE and financial ratio analysis for 2007-2009. The methodology of the dissertation combines qualitative and quantitative research based on secondary data and primary data collected from questionnaires distributed among UK consumers. Conclusions are made about the financial health of Tesco and Morrisons.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Business and financial performance, Tesco vs. Morrisons, SWOT, PESTLE, financial ratios,
C/F/1073. Dissertation outline. Role of fair value accounting in economic crisis of 2007
- WORDS:
- 530
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
The paper presents an outline of the dissertation seeking to establish whether fair accounting practices lead to the financial crisis in the European Union. The topics for the literature review are indicated, research methodology and data sources are briefly described. The paper has no references.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation outline, fair value accounting, economic crisis,
C/F/1067. Dissertation. Relevance of CAPM for stock prices movement of oil companies: case study of BP
- WORDS:
- 13250
- ADD-ONS:
- Excel Data
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 139.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates the application of capital asset pricing model (CAPM) to the movement of stock prices in the oil industry with the focus on British Petroleum (BP). The review of literature touches on the background and performance history of BP, the theory of portfolio management, the concept of CAPM, etc. An overview of the stock market is presented explaining factors that affect the movement of stock prices. A case study is conducted of the BP stock prices movement from August 2005 to August 2010 comparing it with other oil companies. The role of CAPM in determining stock prices of oil companies is examined. Conclusions are made about the relevance of the CAPM model in evaluating stock prices in the oil industry.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, CAPM, Capital Asset Pricing Model, stock prices, oil companies, British Petroleum, PB,
C/F/1066. Dissertation. XBRL system of financial accounting and issues of its application by corporate governance globally and in UK
- WORDS:
- 13000
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 139.99 GBP
The dissertation examines the system of financial accounting known as XBRL reporting that is aimed to improve corporate governance and provide accountability and transparency in the current financial markets. The review of literature touches on the theory of corporate governance (CG), CG legislation in the UK and USA, the history of digital reporting, XBRL applications in banking and auditing, the use of XBRL in the USA and UK, etc. The methodology of the dissertation is based on qualitative research of related secondary data and quantitative statistical analysis. Conclusions are made about the effectiveness of XBRL in ensuring adherence to the corporate governance principles of transparency and accountability in financial reporting of companies in the UK, USA and on a global scale.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, XBRL, financial accounting, transparency, accountability, corporate governance,
C/F/1041. Dissertation. The increasing demands for disclosure of social and environmental information: Implications for big companies
- WORDS:
- 12900
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 129.99 GBP
This dissertation aims to assess the influences that big companies have on the increasing demand for the disclosure of social and environmental information. The study aims to identify the factors that determine the disclosure of social and environmental information, to assess the consequences of growing demand of disclosure Social and environmental information, both positive and negative sides, and to examine the relationship between the disclosure of social and environmental information and financial performance. The review of literature discusses topics like the evolution of social and environmental accounting (SEA), social and environmental accounting take up, social disclosure, and environmental disclosure. Data is collected through use of case study analysis. The companies examined are Royal Dutch Shell Plc, Marks and Spencer, British Airways, Tesco, Toyota, Nike Inc, and Procter and Gamble. The company background, factors determining SEA disclosure, consequences of increased SEA disclosure, and the relationship between increased SEA disclosure and financial performance are examined for each case study. All of the results are discussed, and the paper provides recommendations.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, social and environmental accounting, SEA, Royal Dutch Shell Plc, Marks and Spencer, British Airways, Tesco, Toyota, Nike Inc, Procter and Gamble, social and environmental information,
C/F/1005. Dissertation. EU member states response to the EU auditor liability reform
- WORDS:
- 21800
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 219.99 GBP
This dissertation focuses on the EU’s auditor liability reform, and aims to assess how EU member states have responded. The objectives are to determine the recent reform of Auditor Liability in EU, evaluate the response to changes to liability in member states based on a “Public consultation on whether there is a need to reform the rules on auditor liability in the EU” written by the European Commission in 2007, to compare and contrast the 'Big Four's' attitude towards liability changes with that of the member states, and to evaluate the consequences for international development in auditor liability. Data is collected through use of the case study approach, and uses a variety of EU member states as examples. Experiments and ethnographic study is also used as research methods. An overview of auditing and auditor liability is provided, discussing topics like the companies act 2006. The study then evaluates the changes to auditor liability and the EC’s quest for harmonisation, which is followed by an analysis of the reform in the European Union. The EU member states are introduced, and this section discusses states like Germany, Slovenia, Ireland, Finland, Spain, and Austria. The ‘big fours’ response to the reform is documented, and this includes Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, and PriceWaterHouse Coopers (PWC). All of the research gathered is thoroughly analysed, and conclusions are made regarding the objectives of the paper.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, EU Auditor reform, EU member states, Auditor Liability, European Commission in 2007, companies act 2006, auditing, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, PriceWaterHouse Coopers,
S/F/278. Dissertation. Evaluation of corporate annual reports (CARS) and company performance
- WORDS:
- 10550
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 109.99 GBP
This dissertation discusses company management behaviour practices in relation to voluntary corporate narrative disclosure. The paper focuses on corporate annual reports (CAR), and discusses aspects like the chairman’s statement. The paper aims to examine CAR’s and the way it affects the performance of a company. The review of literature discusses topics like the importance of the CAR and performance change. The paper then discusses the aim of the study, and presents a set of hypotheses that it aims to consider. The methodology presents that research design, strategy and limitations. The paper then evaluates the results of the study and the hypotheses.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, company management, behaviour practices, corporate annual reports, CAR, Chairman’s statement, performance,
C/F/976. Dissertation + Proposal. The EU's reform of auditor liability, Member States responses and compliance practices
- WORDS:
- 8700
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 89.99 GBP
This dissertation examines the EU auditor liability reform and the way in which it will affect member states. The dissertation aims to determine the recent reform of Auditor Liability in EU commencing from the changes to Company Law directives, to evaluate the response to changes to liability in member states, to compare and contrast the 'big four's' attitude towards liability changes with that of the member states, and to evaluate the consequences for international development in auditor liability. An overview of auditing and auditor liability is provided which focuses on topics like company law directives. The changes to auditor liability and the EC’s quest for harmonisation are then examined, and this section highlights the quest for reform. The next section provides a discussion on legislative changes to auditor liability, and the different proposals that have been brought forward. These proposals are the introduction of a fixed monetary cap at European level, The introduction of a cap based on the size of the audited company, as measured by its market capitalisation, the introduction of a cap based on a multiple of the audit fees charged by the auditor to its client, and the introduction by Member States of the principle of proportionate liability. Proposal for this dissertation is provided in the appendix. This dissertation contains 7550 words and proposal contains 1150 words.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, EU, reform, auditor liability, Company law directives, EC!,
C/F/975. Dissertation. The EU's reform of auditor liability, Member States responses and compliance practices
- WORDS:
- 7550
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 79.99 GBP
This dissertation examines the EU auditor liability reform and the way in which it will affect member states. The dissertation aims to determine the recent reform of Auditor Liability in EU commencing from the changes to Company Law directives, to evaluate the response to changes to liability in member states, to compare and contrast the 'big four's' attitude towards liability changes with that of the member states, and to evaluate the consequences for international development in auditor liability. An overview of auditing and auditor liability is provided which focuses on topics like company law directives. The changes to auditor liability and the EC’s quest for harmonisation are then examined, and this section highlights the quest for reform. The next section provides a discussion on legislative changes to auditor liability, and the different proposals that have been brought forward. These proposals are the introduction of a fixed monetary cap at European level, The introduction of a cap based on the size of the audited company, as measured by its market capitalisation, the introduction of a cap based on a multiple of the audit fees charged by the auditor to its client, and the introduction by Member States of the principle of proportionate liability
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, EU, reform, auditor liability, Company law directives, EC!,
C/F/965. Proposal. Valuation factors differ from company to company
- WORDS:
- 1000
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
This proposal examines the factors that need to be taken into consideration when undertaking a valuation. The introduction highlights the aims and objectives of the project, and examines the process of valuation. The literature review aims to focus on the purpose of valuation, factors involved when valuating a firm, factors that are sector or company specific when valuating a firm, and Company specific situations where valuation has occurred. The research methodology is detailed stating that data will be collected through use of the literature review and one to one interviews.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, valuation, firm!,
C/F/947. Dissertation. Examination of the effect of the recession and macroeconomic changes on capital structure
- WORDS:
- 17150
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- Financial data
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 179.99 GBP
This dissertation aims to examine whether the recession and macroeconomic changes in the UK have had an impact on the capital structure of listed companies. The objectives are to discuss the theories that explain capital structure of companies, to assess empirical evidence that suggest what determines the capital structure of listed companies, to discuss how previous studies approached the exploration of the relationship between macroeconomic factors and capital structure of firms, and to investigate whether recent changes in the macroeconomic environment caused by the global financial crisis affected capital structure of listed companies in the UK. These aims are achieved through an extensive review of literature, which focuses on topics like capital structure theories and capital structure changes. The methodology section is discussed, and data is collected through access to a variety of online databases like the Thomson Datastream and thorough analysis of the 72 largest companies in the FTSE 100 share price index. This section also discusses the main variables of the project, like size of the company and stock market index. The paper performs many analyses including correlation, economic time series and regression. The paper concludes with recommendations for future research. This paper includes a detailed excel file that includes all of the statistical data for this research.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, recession, macroeconomic changes, capital structure, listed companies, global financial crisis, Thomson datastream, FTSE 100!,
C/F/939. Proposal. The EU's reform of auditor liability Member States responses and compliance practices
- WORDS:
- 1150
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
This proposal examines the recent reforms to auditor liability within the EU, aiming to assess what the implications of this have had on member states. The proposal outlines the literature review which aims to theoretically introduce auditor liability, to analyse the proposals for auditor liability, and to provide an overview of the changes proposed by the EU. The research methodology is outlined, which suggests case study analysis as the main form of data collection. The discussion and conclusion section is also discussed.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, auditor liability, EU, member states, auditing,
C/F/936. Proposal. Role of independent external auditors in providing reliability of financial reports
- WORDS:
- 2900
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper proposes research into the role of independent external auditors in providing organisation with reliable financial reporting. Literature is reviewed on the nature of the external auditor highlighting difficulties associated with their role and discussing auditors’ failure in Enron. Conceptual framework of the proposed research is laid out including research design and methodology.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, independent external auditor, financial reports, Enron,
C/F/919. Proposal. Relationship between Board Performance, Firm Performance and Corporate Governance: Discretionary Accruals and Earnings Management
- WORDS:
- 3800
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper proposes research into earnings management (EM) at large public companies to establish the link between corporate governance (CG) and EM represented by discretionary accruals. Literature is reviewed in the theory of CG, EM, international accounting standards (IAS), relationship between company performance and corporate governance, estimation of discretionary accruals to detect the failures in CG, etc. The objectives, methods and expected results of the proposed research are described.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, Board Performance, Firm Performance, Corporate Governance, Discretionary Accruals, Earnings Management,
C/F/897. Dissertation Outline. The effects of auditors liability on the accounting profession and UK organisations
- WORDS:
- 900
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
This dissertation outline aims to present research for a paper on the effect of auditor liability on the accounting profession and UK organisations. The outline presents the structure and content of the literature review section, suggesting research will be obtained from sources like journals and newspapers. The primary data will be collected through use of interviews, and the outline describes the results and conclusion sections.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation outline, auditor liability, accounting,
C/F/873. Dissertation. Quality of accounting education and expectations of accounting organisations
- WORDS:
- 11350
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 119.99 GBP
The dissertation looks at the disparities between the requirements of accountant employers and the education level of accounting graduates. The review of literature touches on the changes in the accounting profession and the quality of accounting education, accounting skills required from employees, accounting scandals, etc. The research is based on the combination of secondary data and primary data collected from interviews with accounting students and practicing accountants. Conclusions are made about the impact of the global financial crisis on the accounting profession and the need to improve accounting education.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, accounting education, accounting skills,
C/F/842. Dissertation. Impact of IFRS Adoption on the Ability of Accounting Information to Interpret Share Prices
- WORDS:
- 9750
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 99.99 GBP
The dissertation examines the value relevance of accounting information, i.e. the ability of accounting information to interpret changes in companies’ share prices, and the impact of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) adoption in the UK on share prices. Literature is reviewed on the history of IFRS, the former UK GAAP standards of accounting, etc. The dissertation is based on secondary research including statistical analysis of accounting and financial data collected from DataStream database. Conclusions are made as to whether compulsory adoption of IFRS in the UK increases the explanatory power of accounting information in interpreting share prices.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, IFRS, International Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Information, Share Prices, value relevance,
C/F/840. Proposal. Determinants of Dividend Policy: Empirical International Evidence
- WORDS:
- 1000
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper proposes to study the determinants of dividends’ payment presenting the background of the research with references to related academic and financial literature, formulating research questions and objectives, describing research methodology, and addressing the ethical issues of the proposed research.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, Determinants of Dividend Policy,
C/F/823. Proposal. Auditor Independence in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and UK
- WORDS:
- 710
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
The paper proposes research into auditors’ independence in the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and its comparison with that in the UK. Research aims and objectives are formulated, a brief literature review is presented on the accounting standards used by the GCC countries, the methodology and expected outcomes of the proposed research are outlined.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, Auditor Independence, Gulf Cooperation Council, GCC,
C/F/811. Dissertation outline. Transparency of financial statements in UK: manipulation and flaws that lead to financial turmoil
- WORDS:
- 730
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
The paper presents an outline of the dissertation on the transparency of financial statements in Britain that is needed to prevent accounting manipulations and flaws leading to financial problems. Research questions, importance and methodology are outlined, prior research on the topic is briefly reviewed.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation outline, transparency of financial statements, manipulation, financial turmoil,
C/F/803. Proposal. The effect of the subprime mortgage crisis on international accounting
- WORDS:
- 5350
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 59.99 GBP
This research proposal discusses the literature review and methods for the dissertation aimed to disclose the impact of the credit crunch on International Accounting Standards Boards (IASB) decisions and accounting standards in the world. The subprime crisis has impacted many areas of the economy and accounting is one of the fields heavily affected. The proposal will raise the issues of fair value accounting, risk management, disclosure of financial assets and liabilities and others. The aim of the dissertation will be to assess the effects of the subprime mortgage crisis on these international accounting issues and to recommend a remedy for the problems to prevent further instabilities in the future. The dissertation will employ a survey strategy in which independent auditors will be interviewed. The qualitative data will be analysed by dividing the answers into categories. The auditors will be asked to share not only their knowledge of what impacts the subprime mortgage crisis has had on international accounting but also their relation to the current measures that are being undertaken by the IASB and new propositions and recommendations for improving accounting standards and practices.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, Subprime mortgage crisis, accounting, IASB, standards, hierarchy, International Accounting Standards Boards, auditors, standards and practices,
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