UNIVERSITY OF MALTA
FACULTY OF ECONOMICS, MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTANCY
BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTANCY (HONS.)
COURSE GROUP: 2006/2008
DISSERTATION TITLES
No.
Name of Student
Dissertation Title
Abela Josef
The Development of a Leisure Recreational Park in Gozo: A
Financial Evaluation
Anastasi Christine
Financial Reporting by the Two Major Maltese Listed
Commercial Banks: Their Relevance to the Local Institutional
Investor
Aquilina Jonathan
Justifying the Expenditure in Information Technology from an
Audit Firm’s Perspective: A Quantitative Approach
Attard Clayton
An Investigation of the Local Prepares and Users Perception on
Fair Value Accounting
Attard George
The Importance of the Objectives and Qualitative
Characteristics of Accounting Information Within the Maltese
Context: An Investigation
Balzan Bernice
The Implementation of the Balanced Scorecard Approach in a
Local Four Star Hotel – A Case Study
Beck Diahann
The Duties and Powers of the Company Director and the
Relationship with the Accountancy Profession
Borg Andrea
Working Capital Management at a Local Car Rental Firm: A
Case Study
Borg Bryan
The Extent of the Use of Accounting Information for Pricing
Decisions by Maltese Enterprises
Borg Maria
The Applicability of the European Co-operative Set-up in Malta
and its Financial Implications
1107
1108
1109
1110
1111
1112
1113
1114
1115
1116
Borg Rebecca (234684m) A Study on the Feasibility of setting up a Child Day Care
Centre
1117
Borg Rebekah
Planning and Control Techniques in the Light of the Radical
Changes Implemented by Key Players in the Local Insurance
Business Scenario
Bugeja Kenneth
Financial Reporting Using XBRL: An Evaluation of its Need
and the Willingness of Businesses to Apply the System in Malta
Buttigieg Elaine
Budgetary Planning and Control Within the Ministry for Gozo –
Local Practices and the EU Dimension
Cachia Daniela
An Investigation into the Applicability of Intellectual Capital
Concepts in Local Financial Reporting
Cachia Duncan
Pension Reform and the Financial Implications of Second Pillar
Pensions: A Toly Products Ltd Case Study
Camilleri Denise
Working Capital Management in a Manufacturing Construction
Company (A Case Study)
Camilleri Jessica
Cost and Financial Benefits of Product Promotion: A Case
Study
Camilleri Roderick
The Factors Considered in Local Collective Bargaining, with
Particular Emphasis on Accounting Information
Cann Luke
An Analysis on the Costing Techniques Used in the
Entertainment Industry
Cardona Christopher
Albert
Factors Influencing First-time External Auditor Selection in
Maltese Companies: An Analysis
Ciantar Daniela
A Comparative Study of the Effects of International Financial
Reporting Standard (IFRS) 8 Operating Segments on Maltese
Public Interest Entities and Listed Companies
Cutajar Ghigo Oriana
An Analysis of the Accountants’ Role in the Fight Against
Corporate Corruption
1118
1119
1120
1121
1122
1123
1124
1125
1126
1127
1128
1129
Dalli Raymond
The Role of the Internal Auditor in the Prevention, Detection
and Reporting of Fraud Effected by Company Employees
Darmanin Bernard
International Network Affiliation by Maltese Non-Large
Accounting Firms: An Evaluation
Debattista Valerie
The Perception of Shareholders With Regard to Cash Flow
Accounting
Farrugia AnnMarie
The Applicability of Green Accounting in Maltese Nationalised
Industries
Fenech Alexia Graziella
The Implementation of Major Internal Controls in Malta-Based
Remote Gaming Companies – An Evaluation
Fenech Bernard
A Study on Whether Cash Flow Statement Information Can
Forecast the Failure of Companies in the Local Scenario
Fenech Mandy Marie
Identifying Cost Reduction Opportunities Through Supply
Chain Management – Analysis of a Local Pharmaceutical
Company
Fenech Roberta
The Analysis of Customer Profitability Within the Grocery
Wholesale Business in Malta
Fleri Soler Melanie
The Feasibility of Running a Physiotherapy Facility in Malta
Formosa Jonathan Karl
Selected Internal Controls at the Malta Freeport – An
Evaluation
Frendo Stephania
Financial Executive Remuneration Schemes and their Financial
and Corporate Governance Implications in Maltese PLC’s
Gafa’ David
Time Allocation and Pressures in Maltese Audit Fieldwork –
An Analysis
Gatt Blaise
Weaknesses in the State Audit Report: The Perception of
Selected Accounting Officers
1130
1131
1132
1133
1134
1135
1136
1137
1138
1139
1140
1141
1142
Gatt Luisa
Setting Up an English Language School in Malta: A Feasibility
Study
Gauci Phyllis
An Extension of the Existing Facilities at the Malta Hospice
Movement: A Feasibility Study Based on Current Demand
Gialanze Andre
The Distance Between the Accountant and the Entrepreneur:
An Analysis of the Fit Between Accounting Information and
Entrepreneurial Characteristics
Grech Leeanne
Analysis of Working Capital Management at a Local Ceramic
Manufacturing Company: A Case Study
Grima Kurt
Management Accounting in Maltese Listed Companies – An
Evaluation
Grima Marilyn
The Implications of the Quality Assurance Directive on Maltese
Sole Practitioners – An Evaluation
Grima Michelle
An Evaluation of Working Capital Management in Gozitan
Businesses
Grixti Alicia Maria
Major Developments in the Role of the Finance Department of
Maltese Listed Companies: An Evaluation
Mangion Marie Claire
Opinion Shopping Within the Maltese Audit Environment – An
Analysis
Mayo Cecilia J.
Risk-Based Internal Auditing and its Implementation in Malta
Mercieca Myvanwy
The Behavioural Aspect of Budgeting as a Management
Accounting Control Tool Within a local 5-star Hotel-Managers’
Views
Micallef Mark
The Budgeting Process in the Archdiocese of Malta
Micallef Thane
Problems and Advantages of Maltese Football Clubs in Meeting
the New UEFA Financial Reporting Obligations
1143
1144
1145
1146
1147
1148
1149
1150
1151
1152
1153
1154
1155
Mifsud Adrian
Auditor – Client Meetings and their Effectiveness
Mifsud Glenn
Evaluating the Potential of Management Accounting – A ValueAdding Perspective in the Maltese Context
Mifsud Marie-Therese
Opting for an Initial Public Offering: An Analysis of Major
Considerations by Maltese Companies
Muscat Daniel
The Implementation of a Detailed Costing System: A Case
Study Relating to the Meat Processing Industry
Pace Christopher
The Role of the Accountancy Profession in the Maltese Public
Sector
Portelli Michelle
Selected Internal Controls in a Major Maltese Institute: An
Evaluation
Privitera Rachel
The Position of the Sole Practitioner within the Local
Accounting Environment: A Survey
Saliba Dorianne
Forensic Accounting Services and Training in Malta Current
Practices and Future Prospects
Schembri Joslyn
An Evaluation of the Applicability of Governance,
Accountability and Transparency in Maltese Lay Christian
Associations
Spiteri Andriette
Recent Amendments to Malta’s Taxation System in the Context
of Malta’s International Tax Regime
Testa Victor
Setting Up an Internal Audit Function in Family Owned
Organisation - ELMO Insurance – A Case Study
Xuereb Rachel
The Development of Maltese Medium-sized Accountancy
Firms – An Assessment
Zahra Anita
The Effect of Incentive Schemes and Suggestion Schemes on
the Profitability of Selected Maltese Food and Beverage
Manufacturing Firms
1156
1157
1158
1159
1160
1161
1162
1163
1164
1165
1166
1167
1168
Zahra Niki
Small Company Audit for Specific Third Parties as an
Alternative to Current Statutory Requirements
Zammit Karensa
The Policing and the Value Adding Functions in Maltese
Internal Auditing: An Evaluation of the Evolving Balance
Zammit Marica
The Role of I.T. in Internal Audit
Zammit Neil
The Levels of Accountability in the Organisation of Maltese
Village Festas: A Survey
Zammit Paul
Internal Reporting at a Local Internet Service Provider: A CaseStudy
1169
1170
1171
1172
1173
Total no of students: 67
3 July 2008/cmifsud