Search for dissertations about: "accounting risks"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 48 swedish dissertations containing the words accounting risks.

  2. 1. Accounting and Risk : In the eyes of a financially successful entrepreneur

    Author : Fredrik Lundell; Högskolan i Skövde; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Business studies; Företagsekonomi; Humanities and Social sciences; Humaniora-samhällsvetenskap;

    Abstract : This is a study dedicated to accounting in the context of entrepreneurship. The point of departure is a matter of controversy regarding the risk-taking of entrepreneurs. A risk paradox exists since entrepreneurs are seen as risk-takers although they do not exhibit a higher tendency to take risks than other individuals. READ MORE

  4. 2. Realizing a fast growth strategy - A case study of the evolution of management control systems in a fast growing firm

    Author : Kent Thorén; KTH; []
    Keywords : Management Control; Entrepreneurship; Accounting; Business; Organization; Growth; Change;

    Abstract : Growth has received considerable interest from researchersduring the past two decades. Some of this research focuses onorganizational issues as firms grow, proposing that thisprocess involves considerable formalization of structures,pro-cedures and systems. READ MORE

  5. 3. Risk, uncertainty & profitability : An accounting-based study of industrial firms' financial performance

    Author : Mattias Hamberg; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Business studies; Företagsekonomi; Business studies; Företagsekonomi; Business Studies; företagsekonomi;

    Abstract : It is often said, among practicians and theorists, that doing business is about taking risks. Thisthesis is focused on the relationship between doing business, and thereby earning a return, andthe inherent risk taking. READ MORE

  6. 4. Financial accounting quality in a European transition economy : the case of the Czech Republic

    Author : Katerina Hellström; Handelshögskolan i Stockholm; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : This dissertation documents the quality of financial accounting information in a transition economy, the Czech Republic. High quality accounting information decreases the risks for investors, promotes investment activities and increases the ability of companies to raise funds at a reasonable cost of capital. READ MORE

  7. 5. Social and Economic Factors in Decision Making under Uncertainty : Five Essays in Behavioral Economics

    Author : Kinga Posadzy; Peter Martinsson; Gustav Tinghög; Pablo Brañas Garza; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; behavioral economics; experimental economics; social factors; coordination; competition; deciding for others; mental accounting;

    Abstract : The objective of this thesis is to improve the understanding of human behavior that goes beyond monetary rewards. In particular, it investigates social influences in individual’s decision making in situations that involve coordination, competition, and deciding for others. Further, it compares how monetary and social outcomes are perceived. READ MORE