Audit – a long-term investor position paper on proposed EU reforms 22 November 2012 Context The signatories to this paper are large institutional investors and investor associations. The institutions manage approximately EUR 1.66 trillion on behalf of their members / investors. We are all long term investors who take our ownership responsibilities seriously, investing significant resources and time in securing, monitoring and voting our assets. Financial reports provide vital information for us
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Abstract This paper discusses the role and function of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and Auditing Standard 5 (AS 5). Due to the increased demand for oversight in auditing standards, this paper also examines the impact of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and the reasons for the creation of the PCAOB, as well as the implementation of the rules and regulations. Additionally, this paper examines the impact of AS 5. Keywords: audit, AS 5, financial statements, PCAOB, SEC, SOX Table
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Student ID: 082168461 The impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on Corporate Governance and US Companies An examination to determine the impact of the Sarbanes Oxley Act, the costs and benefits of its implementation and how it has affected Corporate Governance and US Companies. Table Of Contents 1. Abstract...................................................................................................................... 4 1.1 Introduction .....................................
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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING INFORMATION AND THE RELEVANCE/IRRELEVANCE ISSUE (Global Business & Economics Review Volume 5 No.2 December 2003 pp:140-175) Stanley C. W. Salvary, Canisius College ABSTRACT Some current research conclude that the numbers in financial statements are not relevant for three basic reasons. The numbers: (1) are not isomorphic with capital market values, (2) do not have a future orientation, and (3) are un-interpretable since they are based upon five different measurement attributes
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Course code: F-209 Course title: Auditing and taxation Submitted to Mohammad Salahuddin Chowdhury Lecturer Department of Finance University of Dhaka Submitted by Kazi Umme Sumaiya | 16-022 | Arjumand Naznin | 16-120 | Shahriar Azad | 16-142 | Tasrifa Sultana | 16-154 | Mst. Shamsunnahar | 16-176 | Date of submission: 12/11/2011 Acknowledgement The group expresses their gratitude to our honorable course teacher, Mohammad Salahuddin Chowdhury, Lecturer, Department of Finance
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FIN 86098 Research in Finance Term Paper Covenant violation: How does CDS market react? Abstract We investigate the difference of loan and firm characteristics between financial covenants violated firms and normal firms; how Credit Default Swap market reacts to the first time and second time violation information and what are the determinants of violation. We find that financial covenants violated firms are more likely to be less matured, growth companies. They also borrow less money per
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Advertising whereby the only connection the consumer has to the product is the advertising and the only way a consumer can act on the advertisement or commercial is to return a coupon or make a phone call. Direct-response advertising is geared to eliminate an intermediary in the purchase process. It can utilize a wide range of media, from matchbook covers to print or radio and television, although it is typically conducted through the mail. In direct-response advertising, the effectiveness of the
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opinion on financial statement and to ensure that the statements are based on true and fair image of company performance to the stakeholders. They are authorized in checking the accuracy of business records. Opinions given by the auditor gives an added credibility to the financial statements (Maqableh, 2014). Commonly, investors often rely on financial statements provided by auditor in making investment judgement and increase the productivity of financial markets. Financial statements provided by
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Deloitte Trueblood cases (www.deloitte.com/more/DTF/cases_subj.htm), as well as the AICPA cases (www.aicpa.org). Topical Index of Student Cases INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING Case 1: Reporting acquisition and repayment transactions in the Statement of Cash Flows Case 2: Recording a forfeited payment Case 3: Revenue and expense recognition associated extended warranties Case 4: Accounting for “due on demand” note payable Case 5: Purchase of a controlling interest with a greenmail
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