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ItemHealth and Safety: An analysis of health and safety rules/regulations at workplaces in the city of Dublin.( 2022-11)Health and safety in the workplace is the topic discussed in this research project. It examines and comprehends the laws and policies governing health and safety in Ireland, as well as the steps that businesses are doing to uphold or enforce these laws. One of the most crucial topics when considering corporate social responsibility is health and safety. When employers and employees disregard the law or fail to protect themselves, there is no safety culture within the organization, which can be costly to the business. Interviews were conducted with individuals who are employed in places where health and safety considerations are important. This research project examines the level of involvement between the business and its employees to see whether there is any communication breakdown that might result in a workplace accident.
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ItemInflation impact on immigrants in Ireland and its consequences( 2022)The intent of the thesis is to analyse the effects that inflation has on the lives of immigrants who reside in a developing nation, namely Ireland, and to determine the extent to which their awareness of inflation is connected to the impact that it has on their day-to-day activities. I conducted research on people who relocated to Ireland for the purpose of working or attending school, and I also examined the data for the past few years regarding the cost of living in order to analyse the impact of inflation. The immigrant population was selected as the primary focus because, on average, immigrants make greater use of the services offered in this country compared to native-born citizens. These services include things like college tuition, renting, and language classes. In addition to this, the paper will demonstrate the significance of having an understanding of inflation as well as the connections between the two.
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ItemIndividuals’ knowledge of the Irish Tax system & the Impact on Tax Compliance( 2022)Tax knowledge is an asset which brings numerous benefits to the holder and to the society in general, being a vital component for a reasonable level of compliance. In the absence of such knowledge, taxpayers and tax authorities are impacted simultaneously, making it more difficult for both parties to exercise their roles efficiently. The literature brings a continuing debate about what the individuals’ level of taxation knowledge is and the various ways which it can impact taxpayers’ behaviour. The core objectives of this research project are to assess the degree of knowledge possessed by individual taxpayers living in the Republic of Ireland and how it can be a barrier for compliance. Likewise, this aims to explore the obstacles at comprehending the taxation system, the key role that tax authorities play in this context, and what impact threats and penalties may have on taxpayers. It was employed a mixed methods approach to gather the evidence required to respond the overall question. Questionnaire and interviews were carried out to evaluate how much taxpayers know. According to data collected, individuals consider the tax system very complex with a very technical language despite information related to it being easily accessible. The overall conclusion is that individual taxpayers possess a low level of knowledge, mostly driven by the lack of financial knowledge in schools and complexity of the system itself, which reduces the ability and hence the degree of compliance.
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ItemHow has the use of Artificial Intelligence impacted auditing procedures in large companies?( 2022)Technological innovations have developed wildly in recent decades, and humans have enjoyed more and more facilities and benefits that these technologies have provided. Artificial Intelligence, something that would never have been imagined in the past, today can imitate human actions and behaviour, allowing time-saving in tasks considered more routine and repetitive. Therefore, this research focused on understanding how the use of Artificial Intelligence has impacted the routine of auditors in large companies. The methodology that was best applied in obtaining information was the interpretivist, as it has an inductive approach that focuses on the context in which a situation takes place. Thus, five qualitative interviews were carried out with audit professionals to better understand from the point of view of those who experience the use of AI daily. The purpose of the research was to identify the effects of using AI for the audit profession, showing, in addition to the benefits, negative points that this immersion can entail. Thus, it can be concluded that the auditor has good expectations regarding the technologies used. Through the benefits mainly of time-saving, the auditor can focus more on the analytical part of the projects, which enables greater credibility and reliability in the results. Another factor that supports this idea is that, in general, the interviewees see the need to keep up to date with the functionalities of these technologies and intend to continue studying and evolving in the profession. However, the research detected concern from some participants that some professionals tend to be overreliant towards technology and end up not bothering to do their validation work correctly. Therefore, it can be concluded that Artificial intelligence has been fundamental as a support tool for auditors thus giving companies a competitive advantage. Professionals also do not see this immersion as a threat to the extinction of the profession they see it as a facilitator so that they can focus on other activities.
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ItemTHE IMPORTANCE OF CASH FLOW AS A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL CONTROL TECHNIQUE IN DECISION-MAKING: A STUDY ON BRAZILIAN SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE IRISH MARKET( 2022)Throughout this research, the goal is to analyse the importance of cash flow management in Brazilian small businesses on the Irish market, as well as to investigate the opportunities available for small business owners to succeed with the use of cash flow as a decision-making instrument and, therefore, be able to successfully manage an accounting/financial company on a healthy basis. A mixed-method study was conducted in which data was gathered through surveys and interviews. Based on the research method and analysis of the data, it was found that the cash flow management is an integral part and must be efficiently maintained in order for a small business to be successful. As a result, cash flow statements can be defined as an efficient financial control system for enhancing the profitability of a business as well as determining whether or not the small business will be successful in the long run.