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<p>Background</p><p>In 2006 the audit duty for SME’s was abolished in Denmark, and January 1st 2007 Finland decided to do the same. The subject is now under investigation in Sweden since the government has appointed an</p><p>investigation dealing with the future of the audit duty for small companies. The report will not only investigate whether an abolishment needs to be done but also if compliments are needed in order to prevent companies from breaking the rules, intentionally or unintentionally due to lack of knowledge.</p><p>Purpose</p><p>To investigate how a possible abolishment of the auditing duty for small companies will affect the creditors’ ability to assess the company’s creditworthiness.</p><p>Method</p><p>The selected sample of this study contained interviews with five organisations that would be affected differently of an abolishment of the audit duty. The authors wanted to interview organisations with different perceptions of the audit duty although the or-ganisations have in common that they all possess knowledge which is important to the banks in the credit rating process. The sample consists of representatives from; FAR SRS, Företagarna, Handelsbanken, Nordea and Upplysningscentralen.</p><p>Conclusion</p><p>All the different organisations in the study showed different views in the value of having audited financial statements. FAR SRS and Företagarna were, as could be expected, most and least in favour of having audited financial statements. UC did not predict to be affected by an abolishment, but did see a value in it. Interesting conclusions could be seen between the banks. It showed that depending on the organisational structure dif-ferent value was seen in the audit duty. This addresses how important a bank’s routines are in the process of valuing a company’s creditworthiness. The study showed that an abolishment will probably turn the focus in the credit process from the information that figures generates. The information used to assess a company’s creditworthiness would to a larger extent be on analysing the business concept, the environment and the re-sources that a company posses.</p>

Background In 2006 the audit duty for SME’s was abolished in Denmark, and January 1st 2007 Finland decided to do the same. The subject is now under investigation in Sweden since the government has appointed an investigation dealing with the future of the audit duty for small companies. The report will not only investigate whether an abolishment needs to be done but also if compliments are needed in order to prevent companies from breaking the rules, intentionally or unintentionally due to lack of knowledge. Purpose To investigate how a possible abolishment of the auditing duty for small companies will affect the creditors’ ability to assess the company’s creditworthiness. Method The selected sample of this study contained interviews with five organisations that would be affected differently of an abolishment of the audit duty. The authors wanted to interview organisations with different perceptions of the audit duty although the or-ganisations have in common that they all possess knowledge which is important to the banks in the credit rating process. The sample consists of representatives from; FAR SRS, Företagarna, Handelsbanken, Nordea and Upplysningscentralen. Conclusion All the different organisations in the study showed different views in the value of having audited financial statements. FAR SRS and Företagarna were, as could be expected, most and least in favour of having audited financial statements. UC did not predict to be affected by an abolishment, but did see a value in it. Interesting conclusions could be seen between the banks. It showed that depending on the organisational structure dif-ferent value was seen in the audit duty. This addresses how important a bank’s routines are in the process of valuing a company’s creditworthiness. The study showed that an abolishment will probably turn the focus in the credit process from the information that figures generates. The information used to assess a company’s creditworthiness would to a larger extent be on analysing the business concept, the environment and the re-sources that a company posses.

Creditworthiness evaluation of company after realized administration real estate purcase using corporate loan or mortgage loan.

Consumer loan Abstract This diploma thesis deals with the topic of consumer loans, specifically with the regulation of contracts in which a consumer loan is arranged, contained in the Consumer Credit Act, with aim to provide analysis of such regulation, identify its deficiencies and provide suggestions for eliminating these deficiencies. The first chapter deals with basic terms, the definition of which is necessary for further dealing with the issue of consumer loans. The chapter therefore contains definitions of terms credit, consumer, and consumer loan. Following the definition of these terms, this chapter also deals with credit contract, loan contract, consumer protection and P2P consumer loans. The second chapter deals with the special legal regulation of consumer loans represented by the CCD Directive, the MCD Directive and the Consumer Credit Act which transposes the said Directives. There is also mentioned the now repealed Directive 87/102/EEC and Act No. 321/2001 Coll., which transposed said Directive. The third chapter, together with the fourth chapter, represents the core of the whole thesis, when the third chapter contains an analysis of the regulation of the loan credit agreement. However, it does not focus only on Part Seven of the Consumer Credit Act, but also on the process of concluding a...

In order to evaluate the creditworthiness of the company not only outstanding financial and economic knowledge will be needed but also inter-personal skills, common sense and good judgment of human nature. As the issue of finding employees with all the above mentioned qualification will occur for commercial banks the main proposition will be either hiring an expert in psychology or providing systematic psychological training for the credit experts. The idea is not currently used in the vast majority of banks and the appropriate training would be of a high value for credit specialists for their self-development. The quality of the credit specialists will trigger higher standards of credit granting. All these efforts will be become a milestone for a more reliable banking system and trustworthy financial transactions.

Because the nature of municipalities differs from that of commercial institutions, norms and standards for the determination of creditworthiness are also different. Although various documented models and studies addressing credit rating related issues in the commercial sector are available, no objective model for determining the creditworthiness of municipalities has been published in South Africa. This model has been developed specifically for the determination of the creditworthiness of municipalities and is based on objective standards. All the indicators applied in the model are calculated objectively. The net product of the model is therefore a numerical figure indicating creditworthiness at a specific time. The model shows the numerical composition of the figure, and specific indicators or norms of interest can be studied in greater detail. The model has the following unique features: • It calculates a numerical value, representing the creditworthiness of a municipality. • The determination of the creditworthiness figure is objective. • Trends are calculated and form part of the calculation of the creditworthiness figure. • The model is parameter-driven - by merely changing the values in the parameter file, all the calculations are changed accordingly. • The creditworthiness figure from the model does not claim to be an absolutely accurate representation of the creditworthiness of a municipality, but claims to be accurate enough (80/20 principle) to form a basis for reliable and effective management decisions. This model is the first in South Africa. to offer a means of determining the creditworthiness of municipalities objectively. It is a simple model which is based on the elements representing creditworthiness. / Accounting / D. Comm. (Accounting)

Because the nature of municipalities differs from that of commercial institutions, norms and standards for the determination of creditworthiness are also different. Although various documented models and studies addressing credit rating related issues in the commercial sector are available, no objective model for determining the creditworthiness of municipalities has been published in South Africa. This model has been developed specifically for the determination of the creditworthiness of municipalities and is based on objective standards. All the indicators applied in the model are calculated objectively. The net product of the model is therefore a numerical figure indicating creditworthiness at a specific time. The model shows the numerical composition of the figure, and specific indicators or norms of interest can be studied in greater detail. The model has the following unique features: • It calculates a numerical value, representing the creditworthiness of a municipality. • The determination of the creditworthiness figure is objective. • Trends are calculated and form part of the calculation of the creditworthiness figure. • The model is parameter-driven - by merely changing the values in the parameter file, all the calculations are changed accordingly. • The creditworthiness figure from the model does not claim to be an absolutely accurate representation of the creditworthiness of a municipality, but claims to be accurate enough (80/20 principle) to form a basis for reliable and effective management decisions. This model is the first in South Africa. to offer a means of determining the creditworthiness of municipalities objectively. It is a simple model which is based on the elements representing creditworthiness. / Accounting / D. Comm. (Accounting)

Sedan år 2010 är det är frivilligt för mindre aktiebolag att upprätta revision, vilket har medfört att en majoritet av alla aktiebolag i Sverige har valt att inte upprätta revision för att bland annat minska kostnaderna förknippade med revision. Eftersom många aktiebolag finansieras genom lån från institutionella kreditgivare är det således intressant att undersöka vilket alternativ av att revideras eller inte som är mest fördelaktigt ur ett kreditgivarperspektiv. Detta genom att utforska vilken betydelse reviderade bokslut har i bedömningen och i synnerhet hur de påverkar kreditvärdigheten hos mindre aktiebolag. Följaktligen är syftet är att skapa förståelse kring revisionens betydelse vid utlåning av kapital till mindre aktiebolag ur ett institutionellt kreditgivningsperspektiv. Vidare har vi, för att uppnå syftet med studien, utfört åtta semistrukturerade intervjuer med företagsrådgivare, kreditanalytiker samt chefer med bakgrund som företagsrådgivare. Avslutningsvis summeras studien med en slutsats om revisionens betydelse och hur kreditgivarna ställer sig inför ett eventuellt återinförande av revisionsplikten. Där konstateras att revision som en faktor inte har någon större betydelse vid bedömning av kreditvärdighet och inte heller är någon nödvändighet för att bli beviljad en kredit. Däremot identifieras det andra mervärden till att underkasta sig till revision, i synnerhet, värdeskapande funktioner och fördelar såsom att revisorn är en rådgivare tillgänglig både förbolaget och kreditgivaren samt att revision ses som en kvalitetsstämpel. Trots att det råder delade uppfattningar kring ett återinförande är en övervägand edel generellt positivt inställda till revision. Utifrån den här inställningen drar vi slutsatsen att det är på grund av bekvämlighetsskäl vilket senare kopplas till komfortperspektivet. Emellertid är det dock svårare att dra en slutsats om vad kreditgivarna anser om ett eventuellt återinförande eftersom det råder så spridda uppfattningar bland dem. / As of 2010 it is voluntary for smaller limited companies to choose whether to be or not to be audited which have led to that a majority of all Swedish limited companies have chosen not to be audited in order to reduce the cost associated with auditing. Since institutional creditors are the primary source of finance for smaller limited companies it is of interest to investigate which option of, being audited or not, is the most beneficial from a creditors perspective. This will be accomplished through analyzing the importance of audited financial reports and particularly how it affects the creditworthiness of smaller limited companies. Consequently, the purpose of this study is to create an understanding of the importance of audited financial reports when smaller limited companies apply for credit from an institutional creditor perspective. In order to achieve the purpose of the study, eight semi-structured interviews were conducted with corporate advisors, credit analysts and managers with backgrounds as corporate advisors. Lastly, the study is summarized with a conclusion of the importance of audited financial reports and what institutional creditors think of a possible reintroduction of mandatory audit. We conclude the study by stating that audited financial reports does not affect the creditworthiness noticeably nor is it a necessity in order to be granted a credit. Despite this conclusion, we identify other value functions associated with auditing. Especially value creating activities such as that the auditor can function as an advisor for both the limited company and for the creditor as well. Auditing is also seen as a seal of quality according to the creditors. There are some disagreements among the creditors regarding the possible reintroduction of mandatory audit. Despite this, most of the creditors are generally positive when smaller limited companies choose to be audited. Based on this, we draw a conclusion that this is solely based off convenience from the creditors which we later link to the comfort perspective. It is however more difficult to generate a conclusion of the creditors opinions about a possible reintroduction of mandatory audit because of the widely spread opinions about it.

The Master's Thesis includes an economic analysis of the company Pivovar Rohozec, a. s. for the period 2007 to 2012. The main goal of this thesis is to find out an achieved financial health of the brewery and also how the firm is compared with the competition. The thesis is divided into two parts, it begins with a description of the methodology, continues with the practical part, where the economic analysis of the Pivovar Rohozec, a. s. is performed. The aim of Marter's Thesis is to apprise the balance rules, the financial analysis, the effects of financial and operating leverage, the Economic Value Added (EVA) indicator, evaluate indexes for prediction of bankruptcy and creditworthiness and also the inter-company comparisons.