Purpose This study aims to examine whether national industry expertise in Italy is more dominant than local expertise. Prior studies from Australia, USA and UK show that audit fees for experts are priced at a higher premium the level level. These countries have voluntary firm rotation, while has mandatory rotation (MAFR). The authors predict stronger of expertise, better retain transfer Design/...

Staff at the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU) have contributed to better use of genetically superior pigs in the Australian pig industry through R&D projects conducted in cooperation with breeders, the development of genetic evaluations tools (PIGBLUP, National Pig Improvement Program (NPIP), PBSELECT), training of industry personnel in genetic principles and provision of fee-based cons...

The Texas ECE Capstone Design Projects provide a unique and supportive environment for industry to work with faculty on senior classroom projects. This mutually beneficial partnership supports academic excellence by ensuring the presence of a top ten ranked department, supporting Texas ECE?s educational mission, and by creating an environment where students can learn from a practical applicatio...

Traditionally site safety is a concern for the Architectural, Engineering & Construction (AEC) industry. In view of government of Hong Kong initiating a number of large scale AEC projects and a relative high number of serious accidents continue to occur, site safety will remain an issue for the local AEC. Recently, Building Information Modeling (BIM) or digital simulation and data management so...

Many companies present their selected auditor to shareholders for ratification. In this study, we use ratification voting results examine whether view the type of and timing engagement as indicative audit quality. The literature has yet explicitly these research questions. Our study is unique in that focus on switch setting test how a newly hired auditor. We find are less likely approve non-Big...

The Texas ECE Capstone Design Projects provide a unique and supportive environment for industry to work with faculty on senior classroom projects. This mutually beneficial partnership supports academic excellence by ensuring the presence of a top ten ranked department, supporting Texas ECE?s educational mission, and by creating an environment where students can learn from a practical applicatio...

The Texas ECE Capstone Design Projects provide a unique and supportive environment for industry to work with faculty on senior classroom projects. This mutually beneficial partnership supports academic excellence by ensuring the presence of a top ten ranked department, supporting Texas ECE?s educational mission, and by creating an environment where students can learn from a practical applicatio...

The Texas ECE Capstone Design Projects provide a unique and supportive environment for industry to work with faculty on senior classroom projects. This mutually beneficial partnership supports academic excellence by ensuring the presence of a top ten ranked department, supporting Texas ECE?s educational mission, and by creating an environment where students can learn from a practical applicatio...