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The problem of management accountability in the public sector of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) : case study of two public sector organisations (2001)
Thesis
Ali, J. S. (2001). The problem of management accountability in the public sector of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) : case study of two public sector organisations. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212138

This study originates from the search of the author, who himself is a main Agent, as per the Principal-Agent Model developed in the study, for proper Management Accountability in his public sector organization. The problem of low level of Management... Read More about The problem of management accountability in the public sector of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) : case study of two public sector organisations.

The financial performance of privatised firms: evidence from three transition economies (1999)
Thesis
Jelic, R. (1999). The financial performance of privatised firms: evidence from three transition economies. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213218

There is a gap between the theoretical literature which almost unanimously advocates privatisation of banks and enterprises as a part of the solution for the commitment problem in economies in transition, and empirical evidence on how best to design... Read More about The financial performance of privatised firms: evidence from three transition economies.

Framework to improve government auditing with particular reference to the performance of the State Audit Institution (SAI) in the United Arab Emirates (1995)
Thesis
Shahmurad, O. I. H. A. (1995). Framework to improve government auditing with particular reference to the performance of the State Audit Institution (SAI) in the United Arab Emirates. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210862

The increased role of governments in planning and controlling socio-economic development, results in huge government expenditures on programmes and activities. This increases the importance of the government budgeting and accounting system as a tool... Read More about Framework to improve government auditing with particular reference to the performance of the State Audit Institution (SAI) in the United Arab Emirates.

Shipping cost systems and structure in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia : an analytical study (1995)
Thesis
Shaikh, F. O. (1995). Shipping cost systems and structure in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia : an analytical study. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210894

This thesis is concerned with the analysis of shipping cost in theory and in the practice of Saudi shipping companies. Previous studies on cost structures and cost functions have been surveyed. Factors which affect each cost element have been derived... Read More about Shipping cost systems and structure in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia : an analytical study.

Micro-macro accounting integration : NASCO, an Egyptian case study (1994)
Thesis
Zafer, S. E. M. (1994). Micro-macro accounting integration : NASCO, an Egyptian case study. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210400

Increased government involvement in the control of the Egyptian economy has resulted in greater need for accounting information, mainly for planning and control purposes. Egyptian public enterprises are subject to control by a number of ministerial a... Read More about Micro-macro accounting integration : NASCO, an Egyptian case study.

The evolution of accounting in developing countries : the study of Jordan (1992)
Thesis
Helles, S. A. S. (1992). The evolution of accounting in developing countries : the study of Jordan. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210082

The main purposes of this study are to ascertain whether Jordan's accounting systems (enterprise, government, social) provide the necessary information for its socio- economic development planning and to suggest means by which to improve accounting i... Read More about The evolution of accounting in developing countries : the study of Jordan.

The evolution of accounting in Saudi Arabia: a study of its relevance to the social and economic environment (1992)
Thesis
Al-Rehaily, A. S. F. (1992). The evolution of accounting in Saudi Arabia: a study of its relevance to the social and economic environment. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211188

The need to study the evolution of accounting in its environmental setting in developing countries is increasingly recognised in the literature. The purpose of this thesis is to examine the evolution and status of accounting systems in developing cou... Read More about The evolution of accounting in Saudi Arabia: a study of its relevance to the social and economic environment.

External financial reporting in Indonesia and its implications for accounting development (1992)
Thesis
Hadori Yunus. (1992). External financial reporting in Indonesia and its implications for accounting development. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211973

The objective of this research is to explore the area of financial accounting, international accounting, and accounting technology transfer, with emphasis on accounting for developing countries, specifically Indonesia. Confining itself to externa... Read More about External financial reporting in Indonesia and its implications for accounting development.

Inflation accounting in developing countries : the case of Iraq (1990)
Thesis
Ahmad, I. Y. (1990). Inflation accounting in developing countries : the case of Iraq. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210513

This study is concerned with how to account for inflation, in financial reports within the industrial sector. The study aims to recommend an inflation accounting approach which will provide government and managements with information required for dec... Read More about Inflation accounting in developing countries : the case of Iraq.

Host government control of MNEs: Squibb Egypt case study (1990)
Thesis
Mohammed Zeidan, I. (1990). Host government control of MNEs: Squibb Egypt case study. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211183

The socio-economic development of many developing countries depends heavily on the flow of foreign capital brought about by multinational enterprises' (MNE's) activities. However, there is evidence that the actual benefits derived by host countries f... Read More about Host government control of MNEs: Squibb Egypt case study.

The financial planning and control in the airline industry : a comparative study of British Airways and Egyptair (1989)
Thesis
Mostafa, M. A. M. (1989). The financial planning and control in the airline industry : a comparative study of British Airways and Egyptair. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210829

The examination of the financial planning and control systems in the airline industry is vitally needed. There were two important reasons for deciding to study this industry: firstly, its significant role in the development of the national economy of... Read More about The financial planning and control in the airline industry : a comparative study of British Airways and Egyptair.

The evolution of accounting for inflation in Germany, 1920-1923 (1988)
Thesis
Hussaen, N. M. A. (1988). The evolution of accounting for inflation in Germany, 1920-1923. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217227

Currently suggested systems of accounting for inflation are not the product of the 1970's but date back to the 1920's in Germany and the severe inflationary period witnessed there between 1920 and 1923. It was especially this German experience that a... Read More about The evolution of accounting for inflation in Germany, 1920-1923.

A comparative study of accounting systems in Indonesia and Singapore (1988)
Thesis
Foo, S. L. (1988). A comparative study of accounting systems in Indonesia and Singapore. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210528

Accounting systems are affected by historical, political, social and economic factors. Singapore and Indonesia were chosen for this study because there is very little written about accounting in either country. Singapore was under the British for nea... Read More about A comparative study of accounting systems in Indonesia and Singapore.

The role of accounting in project appraisal and control in a developing nation : the example of the Iraqi agricultural sector. (1987)
Thesis
Alani, H. K. (1987). The role of accounting in project appraisal and control in a developing nation : the example of the Iraqi agricultural sector. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212068

The primary objective of this thesis is to assess the role of accounting in the economic development process of Iraq. The study highlights the crucial role of accounting information and techniques in the planning, decision-making, and control of econ... Read More about The role of accounting in project appraisal and control in a developing nation : the example of the Iraqi agricultural sector..

An analysis of the factors influencing the formation and policies of professional accounting bodies in Scotland, 1850-1900 (1987)
Thesis
Kedslie, M. J. M. (1987). An analysis of the factors influencing the formation and policies of professional accounting bodies in Scotland, 1850-1900. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219836

Several writers on the development of accountancy in the nineteenth century, such as Jones, have stated that the accounting profession developed as a result of the Industrial Revolution. Another claim, which is made by writers such as Stacey, is that... Read More about An analysis of the factors influencing the formation and policies of professional accounting bodies in Scotland, 1850-1900.