Search for dissertations about: "external audit"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words external audit.

  2. 1. The augmented audit service: Supporting value creation beyond assuring compliance

    Author : Jan Lenning; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; audit; service quality; value creation; management system; ISO 9001; quality management;

    Abstract : For most organisations, being competitive, performing with good quality, improving customer satisfaction and increasing operational are central. Concepts such as Total Quality Management, Six Sigma and Lean have been implemented to meet these requirements. READ MORE

  4. 2. Towards an augmented audit service

    Author : Jan Lenning; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; internal audits; quality management; exploitation; management system; external audits; ISO; co-creation; exploration; service logic; process management;

    Abstract : To be competitive performing with good quality, improving customer satisfaction, and increasing operational efficiency have become key. Concepts and methods such as Total Quality Management, Six Sigma and Lean have been implemented to manage these demands. READ MORE

  5. 3. The influence of clients on the social identities within the audit profession

    Author : Johanna Sylvander; Torbjörn Tagesson; Pernilla Broberg; Bino Catasus; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; revisionsprofessionen; revisionsbyråer; revisorer; professionalism; oberoende; social identitet; klienter; revisionsprofessionen; revisionsbyråer; revisorer; professionalism; oberoende; social identitet; klienter;

    Abstract : The overall purpose of the thesis is to explore the meaning of professionalism and independence for the individuals within the audit arena. Professionalism is defined as the occupational values that guide auditors’ professional behaviour, and how independence is understood is assumed to be influenced by the social groups the auditors identify with. READ MORE

  6. 4. Accounting and auditing in municipal organisations – Four papers on accounting compliance and audit costs

    Author : Mattias Haraldsson; Företagsekonomiska institutionen; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Accounting Transparency Accountability Compliance Auditing Public Sector;

    Abstract : This thesis is a quantitative study of accounting compliance and audit costs in Swedish municipal organisations, consisting of four papers. Three of the papers explore factors that explain accounting compliance concerning financial reporting and revenue recognition in Swedish municipal water, sewerage and solid waste management organisations. READ MORE

  7. 5. Local authorities' approaches to standardised environmental management systems

    Author : Sara Emilsson (Gustafsson); Olof Hjelm; Robert Gordon; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Environment; eco management and audit scheme; Eco-Management and Audit Scheme EMAS ; TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIKVETENSKAP;

    Abstract : The overall aim with this thesis is to create a broader understanding of how the EMS tool works in local authorities. This means to study whether EMS is a useful tool for managing the environmental impact from the local authorities' activities and by highlighting its strengths and weaknesses as a tool. READ MORE