Audit Committee Research Articles

Risk management committee and earnings management: evidence from an emerging market

PurposeThis study examines whether the risk management committee (RMC) mitigates earnings management (EM) in Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachThe study used a sample of 365 firm-year observations of Nigerian-listed nonfinancial companies from 2018 to 2022. Driscoll and Kraay’s fixed-effect standard error regression model is used to test the hypotheses.FindingsThe study finds that RMC size, expertise, meeting frequency and membership overlapping with the audit committee have a negative effect on both accrual earnings management (AEM) and real earnings management (REM). While RMC independence is found to have a negative effect on REM. Moreover, additional tests reveal that RMC effectiveness is significantly associated with lower EM practices. Further analysis using the industry level finds that RMC attributes mitigate EM practices in some industries. The results remain after rigorous, robust analysis for endogeneity and alternative regressions.Research limitations/implicationsThis study is limited to a sample of Nigerian-listed nonfinancial service companies for a period of five years, resulting in the non-generalizability of the findings to different contexts as the countries’ internal policies and regulations varied.Practical implicationsThe findings have important implications for regulators, policymakers and investors that a stand-alone RMC can effectively help to evaluate potential risk activities and implement a proper risk management system, thereby mitigating EM practices. The result can help investors, analysts and other stakeholders across the international community in considering RMC information to evaluate potential risk and earnings management practices.Originality/valueFollowing the NCCG 2018 reform in Nigeria that requires listed firms to create a standalone RMC, this study is among the earliest that examines the effect of RMC attributes on EM practices and emerging markets. As such, the findings may draw the attention of regulators and policymakers across the African market and the international community to the monitoring role of RMC attributes in mitigating EM practices.

The power of financial literacy: paving a clear path for the influence of board diversity on intellectual capital disclosure

PurposeUtilizing a multi-theoretical framework, this study aims to investigate the impact of board gender and nationality diversity on the extent of intellectual capital disclosure. Additionally, it seeks to explore the moderating role of financial literacy among audit committee members on the aforementioned relationship.Design/methodology/approachTo empirically test the study’s framework, a panel dataset of listed firms on the Palestine Stock Exchange (PEX) spanning 12 years (2010–2022) was utilized. To address potential endogeneity issues and ensure robust findings, a battery of econometric estimators was employed, including ordinary least squares (OLS), one-step system generalized method of moments (GMM), lagged independent variables and a sub-index model.FindingsThe study findings make a significant contribution to existing intellectual capital literature. Specifically, the results reveal that the positive influence of board gender and nationality diversity on the extent of corporate intellectual capital disclosure is stronger when there is a high proportion of audit committee financial literacy. Additionally, the study distinguishes between overall index and sub-index analyses. Interestingly, the findings from the sub-index analysis, focusing on structural capital, relational capital and human capital, are somewhat similar to the results of the full index analysis.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study represents the first empirical attempt to uncover the impact of financial literacy among audit committee members on the relationship between board diversity and intellectual capital disclosure.

Boardroom Strategies: How Governance Structures and Firm Size Influence Accounting Conservatism

This study explores the intricate relationship between corporate governance mechanisms—specifically Board Directors, Independent Commissioners, and the Audit Committee—and Accounting Conservatism, focusing on the moderating effects of Firm Size. The findings reveal that Board Directors have a statistically significant impact on Accounting Conservatism, primarily through their ability to provide oversight and challenge aggressive financial practices. However, the influence of Board Directors is moderated by Firm Size, as larger organizations often exhibit complexities that dilute their effectiveness. Similarly, the study underscores the pivotal role of Independent Commissioners in promoting conservative accounting practices. However, their impact is not amplified by Firm Size. The pressures faced by larger firms can lead to more aggressive financial reporting, thereby limiting the effectiveness of Independent Commissioners. Additionally, the Audit Committee is identified as a crucial governance mechanism in fostering Accounting Conservatism, but its effectiveness is also diminished in larger firms due to complex organizational structures. Overall, the research underscores the critical need for governance frameworks to be adaptive and tailored to the unique challenges posed by Firm Size. By recognizing and addressing these complexities, organizations can enhance the integrity and transparency of their financial reporting, thereby fostering trust among stakeholders and contributing to corporate accountability.

Peran Moderasi Dewan Komisaris Independen dan Auditor External Dalam Hubungannya Diantara Pengungkapan Akuntansi Lingkungan dan Nilai Perusahaan

Research objective: To provide empirical evidence of independent boards of commissioners and external auditors in moderating the influence of environmental accounting disclosures on firm value. Method/approach: This research uses multiple regression analysis and purposive sampling method with the sample criteria being firms that take part in the environmental management assessment of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. A total of 112 companies in 2021 and 2022 were used from various sectors except the financial sector. Results: Environmental accounting disclosures, company size, profitability and audit committee were found to have no influence on company size. Meanwhile, the independent board of commissioners and the big four external auditors were found to have an influence on environmental accounting disclosures, however only the independent board of commissioners could moderate the influence of environmental accounting disclosures on firm value. Practical implications: Independent boards of commissioners in natural resource, service and manufacturing firms have exercised their independence as proven by being able to moderate the influence of the spread of environmental accounting on firm value. This may attract the attention and investment interest of investors and stakeholders. Originality/novelty: Making the independent board of commissioners and external auditors as moderating variables, adds evidence to agency theory that simply giving power and appointing firm management is not enough but the independent board of commissioners must carry out independent supervision so that it can increase firm value.

Influencing factors on sustainability reporting quality based on sustainable development goals (SDGS) considering COVID-19

In 2020, the major companies in the Asia Pacific region faced challenges in sustainability performance reporting, primarily attributed to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This crisis compelled companies to reassess their sustainability goals. This study aims to analyze the relationship between corporate governance and corporate characteristics such as industry type and government ownership of sustainability reporting quality based on sustainable development goals (SDGs) with a population of 200 companies in ASEAN countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines, listed on each country’s stock exchange. The research sample consisted of 84 companies selected through purposive sampling. The hypothesis testing model employed a multiple linear regression method and utilized the panel data regression analysis approach. The findings indicate that the three corporate governance components examined in this research board independence, audit committee, and managerial ownership, along with government ownership do not exert a significant influence on sustainability reporting quality based on the seventeen SDGs goals. Furthermore, we believe that this research is very important to be carried out in Indonesia, given that environmentally sensitive industries face the risk of environmental damage and therefore need legitimacy to maintain their operations, demonstrated through sustainability report reporting.

The Impact of Audit Quality on the Financial Performance of The Listed Jordanian Chemical Company Sector

The study aims to find out the impact of audit quality on the financial performance of the chemical company sector, to explore how audit quality, especially focus on auditor independence and the size of the audit committee, affects the financial performance (ROA, ROE, EPS) of the Jordanian chemical industries sector listed on the Amman Stock Exchange. In order to examine the data a questionnaire was distributed to study sample consists of (59) employees working within chemical companies, (48) from it valid for statistical analysis where the number of chemical companies reached (8). Ordinary Simple Linear regression method employed in the analysis of data. The study revealed that auditor’s independence has a positive and significant effect on financial performance of Chemical Company Sector. It was concluded that aspect of audit quality influence financial performance of Chemical Company. The study recommended Auditor’s independence should be increased greatly in order to enhance financial performance (ROA, ROE, EPS) of the Chemical Company Sector, by improving internal control of the company, also, Always Conduct integrity and appropriate usage tests for auditors. Shareholder should control the committee size, by controlling the audit committee members, which will reflect positively on the audit report quality.

Effect of perceived value on customer satisfaction on audit services of financial statements: Case study of auditing companies in Hanoi

This study investigates the impact of perceived value on customer satisfaction on the financial statement audit services of independent auditing firms in Hanoi.The study used quantitative research design, interpretation, and use of a survey questionnaire with a Likert-type scale to measure perceived value (including quality value, value based on price, human value, emotional value, and social value) and customer satisfaction. The survey was distributed to a random sample of 302 respondents, including CFOs; Accounting Managers; Business Owners; Audit Committee Members; and Internal Auditors of 168 selected client companies of different industries and sizes. Regression results with a standardized beta coefficient show that all five dimensions of perceived value have a positive impact on customer satisfaction, with Quality Value and Emotional Value having the strongest impact. Based on the research results, some recommendations are made for auditing companies such as prioritizing quality, improving emotional value, optimizing prices, building strong relationships with customers and leveraging social value to increase customer satisfaction. customer satisfaction on financial reporting audit services, so that auditing companies can improve competitive advantage and build long-term relationships with customers

Pengaruh Good Corporate Governance Terhadap Profitabilitas Perusahaan Manufaktur Sektor Barang Konsumsi yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Periode 2019-2022

This study to determine the influence of the independent commisioners, board of directory, and audit committee on the profitability of manufacturing companies in the consumer goods sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). The data uses secondary data with a population of 113 companies listed in the consumer goods sector on the IDX. The sampling applies purposive sampling totaling 52 companies. The data analysis uses classical assumption test, hypothesis testing, and linear regression test. The results show that: 1) The independent commissioners partially does not influence the company’s profitability, 2) Partially, the board of directors does not influence the company’s profitability, 3) Partially, the audit committee influence the company’s profitability, 4) while the independent commissioners, board of directors, and audit committee simultaneously influence the company’s profitability.

Does financial expertise influence Islamic bank risk-taking?

PurposeThis study investigated how the financial expertise of the board of directors, risk management committee (RMC), audit committee (AC) and Shariá Supervisory Board (SSB) influences the risk-taking of Islamic banks.Design/methodology/approachThe study utilized unbalanced panel data for a sample of 43 full-fledged Islamic banks from 15 countries over 12 years (2010–2021). We employed feasible generalized least squares (FGLS) and heteroskedastic panels corrected standard errors (HPCSE) regression regressions as the primary estimation methods and used a two-step system generalized method of moments (GMM) estimator for robustness checks.FindingsThe results indicate that board financial expertise decreases insolvency and credit risks. Similarly, AC financial expertise and SSB financial expertise reduce insolvency and portfolio risks but increase credit risk. In contrast, RMC financial expertise raises insolvency risk. The remaining relationships are statistically insignificant.Research limitations/implicationsDue to the lack of disclosure regarding the educational and professional background of the board and committee members in the annual reports of some Islamic banks, this research used a sample of only 43 full-fledged Islamic banks operating in fifteen countries from 2010 to 2021.Practical implicationsThe findings can assist both local and international regulators in revising corporate governance codes and risk management guidelines in such a way as to ensure that the financial experts appointed to the board, AC, RMC and SSB, are capable of controlling excessive risk-taking behavior in Islamic banks.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the literature by providing comprehensive empirical evidence that corporate governance financial expertise influences the risk-taking behavior of Islamic banks.

Auditor Ratification in Light of Shareholder Dissatisfaction with the Audit Committee—Evidence from Germany

SYNOPSIS Auditor ratification gives shareholders a voice in the auditor selection process. Although votes against auditor ratification primarily relate to the auditor, they also signal shareholder dissatisfaction with the audit committee that is responsible for recommending the auditor. In Germany, shareholders are required to separately vote on auditor ratification and, in addition, ratify the acts of the supervisory board (including the audit committee), allowing us to separately consider whether shareholder dissatisfaction is directed toward the auditor or the audit committee. We find that votes against audit committees’ acts (rather than votes against auditor ratification) are associated with a higher likelihood of subsequent auditor dismissal, suggesting that audit committees particularly respond to shareholder dissatisfaction when their own reputation is at stake. In addition, subsequent audit outcomes (i.e., audit report lag and modified audit opinions) appear to also be affected by shareholder dissatisfaction with the audit committee. Data Availability: Data are available from the sources cited in Appendix A. JEL Classifications: M4; M42; M48; G3; G39.

How Does an Audit Committee That Encourages Perspective Taking Impact Auditor and Client Judgments During Accounting Disagreements?

SUMMARY We summarize the published study “The Influence of Perspective Taking Encouraged by the Audit Committee on Auditor and Client Judgments during Accounting Disputes” (Bhattacharjee, Moreno, and Pyzoha 2020), which examines the impact of an audit committee (AC) that assists in a disagreement by encouraging the auditor and client to consider their counterpart’s perspective throughout a multiple-stage resolution process. The authors find that an AC that encourages perspective taking compared with an AC that does not leads to a higher likelihood of agreement between the auditor and the client. The AC’s approach continues to impact the parties’ behavior after the AC provides a resolution recommendation. The findings have important implications for practitioners, policymakers, and regulators regarding the critical role of the AC in disagreement resolution.

Corporate Governance Mechanisms And Internet Financial Reporting Of Selected Quoted Manufacturing Companies In Nigeria (2012-2021)

The study analysed online financial reporting practices among listed manufacturing organisations and investigated the level of compliance with regulations. It determined the effect of corporate governance mechanisms on internet reportage of finance among manufacturing firms in Nigeria. These were done with a view to examining the relationship that exists between corporate governance mechanisms and internet financial reporting among Nigerian manufacturing firms. The study adopted a longitudinal research design. For this investigation, secondary data were used. The study's participants comprised 86 manufacturing firms quoted on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) between 2012 and 2021. A total of 22 manufacturing companies were purposefully selected due to the availability of complete data during the research period and the adoption of IFRS. The data was collected from the websites of the manufacturing companies and their certified financial records. The data covered IFRS disclosure items classified into presentation format and content (FASB 2000), percentage of the independent director, composition of board committees, board diligence, audit committee size, non-executive director as part of the audit committee, internal control management (as mandated by CAMA 2003, CAMA 2020, SEC 2011, and NCCG 2018), and control variables (profitability and leverage). The results showed that corporate governance mechanism measured by board size (t = 5.09, p < 0.05), risk assessment (t = 5.34, p < 0.05), board diligence (t = 2.42, p < 0.05) had a significant effect on internet financial reporting, while Audit committee (t=1.8 p>0.05) had no significant effect on internet financial reporting among Nigeria manufacturing firms. The study concluded that corporate governance mechanisms enhanced internet financial reporting of quoted manufacturing companies in Nigeria

Do Big 4 Firms Provide Higher Audit Quality in Government Audits? Evidence from Canadian Provincial Consolidated Financial Statements

SUMMARY Audit quality is influenced by both the demand for and the supply of audits. A major challenge in audit quality research involves isolating supply effects. The audits of Canadian provincial governmental entities present an appealing setting, where there is low variation in the demand for audit quality. Our analysis, employing various audit quality metrics, reveals that Big 4 firms underperform both government auditors and non-Big 4 firms in our setting. We find robust evidence that less government audit knowledge is a key channel through which Big 4 auditors underperform. Additionally, the weaker performance of Big 4 firms may be due to lower effort. Insights from interviews with government audit executives and audit committee members provide evidence supporting the quantitative results. Our results are robust to propensity score matching and to tests that address alternative explanations. Our findings have important implications for governments, audit committees, and auditors in the government sector. JEL Codes: M41; M42.

The Effect of Profitability, Audit Opinion, Audit Committee and Company Size on Audit Delay (Study of Property and Real Estate Sector Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2021-2023)

The Effect of Profitability, Audit Opinion, Audit Committee and Company Size on Audit Delay (Study of Property and Real Estate Sector Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2021-2023)

The Nexus between Corporate Governance and Economic, Social and Environment (ESE) Practices: Bangladeshi Banking Paradox

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between corporate governance and sustainability practices at 45 scheduled commercial banks in Bangladesh. The study specifically focused on the impact of corporate governance on bank sustainability practices, using the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI-4) sustainability guidelines. The resource-based view theory was used to explain the relationship between corporate governance and sustainability practices. Panel data used for this analysis was derived from the annual and sustainability disclosure reports of these banks from 2017 to 2021. This study explores dimensions of corporate governance, including board size, independent board members, CEO duality, gender diversity, audit committees, risk management committees, and audit firm size, highlighting their importance in strategic decision-making. It also explores sustainability practices from a corporate perspective, focusing on economic, social, and environmental performance indicators and emphasizing the importance of strategic resource allocation and disclosure. Four hypotheses were formed, and ordinary least squares (OLS) regression was employed to test the relationship between corporate governance and bank sustainability practices. The statistical results showed that CG has a direct effect on firms overall sustainability as well as social and environmental sustainability practices. It was also seen that the size of the board has a significant effect on the overall sustainability measures (ESE). The study suggests that pro-active measures should be taken to improve sustainability practices in Bangladesh.

Effects of Applying Artificial Intelligence Techniques on the Audit Profession and the Audit Committee: An Empirical analysis based on a Field Study

Effects of Applying Artificial Intelligence Techniques on the Audit Profession and the Audit Committee: An Empirical analysis based on a Field Study

The Influence of the Board of Commissioners, Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and Managerial Ownership on Financial Performance in Manufacturing Companies in 2020-2022

Proper implementation of Good Corporate Governance (GCG) which has an impact on financial performance. The case of PT Mayora Indah Tbk and PT. Buyung Poetra Sembada, Tbk. Company Not yet fully implement Good Corporate Governance (GCG) with Good And impact on report and performance poor finances. This research aims to Empirically examine the influence of the board of commissioners, board of directors, audit committee, and managerial ownership on financial performance in manufacturing companies in 2020-2022. Study This use method purposive sampling as method sample determination. The sample for this research consisted of 24 companies with 72 sample data. This research uses quantitative data types and secondary data sources. The data collection method uses the documentation method. The data analysis technique uses multiple linear regression analysis. The research results show that the board of commissioners, board of directors, audit committee and managerial ownership have a positive and significant effect on the financial performance of manufacturing companies in 2020-2022. This shows that the more the board of commissioners, board of directors, audit committee and managerial ownership increases, the greater the financial performance of manufacturing companies in 2020-2022. Future researchers are advised to add other independent variables that can influence financial performance, like ownership institutional, structure capital, And intellectual capital disclosure. Besides That, disar can use location study Which different in order to obtain new phenomena and findings, such as the banking, real estate and mining sectors.

Influence of profitability, company size, and the audit committee on earnings quality

This study aims to provide an empirical explanation of the effect of profitability, company size and audit committee on earnings quality. This study uses quantitative descriptive research with secondary data in the form of annual financial reports of food and beverage companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2018-2022. The sample selection used purposive sampling, and the number of samples used was 115 samples, and the analysis tool used was Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) 26. The analysis techniques used are descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression analysis. The results of the research indicate that profitability has no effect on earnings quality; 2) company size has no effect on earnings quality; 3) audit committee has a positive and significant effect on earnings quality; and 4) profitability, company size and audit committee simultaneously affect earnings quality.

Pengaruh Mekanisme Good Corporate Governance Dan Pengungkapan Akuntansi Lingkungan Terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Perusahaan Manufaktur Sektor Industri Dasar Dan Kimia Yang Terdaftar Di Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun 2019-2021

This research aims to determine the mechanism of Good Corporate Governance and Environmental Accounting disclosure on Company Financial Performance. Good Corporate Governance in the proxy mechanisms consists of board of commissioners, board of directors, audit committee and institutional ownership. Data was obtained from annual reports of manufacturing companies in the basic industrial and chemical sectors for 2019 - 2021. The total population was 79 companies, using purposive sampling techniques obtained as many 159 samples. Data were analyzed using panel data regression. The research results show that the board of commissioners, board of directors, audit committee and institutional ownership have no effect on the company's financial performance. And also environmental accounting disclosures have no effect on the company's financial performance.

Effect of Institutional Ownership and Audit Committee to Underpricing in Indonesian Stock Exchange

Underpricing is a phenomenon that remains unresolved. Between 2015 and 2022, 83 percent of companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) experienced underpricing. Information asymmetry is often cited as the primary reason for underpricing during the Initial Public Offering (IPO) process. The audit committee and institutional ownership are crucial indicators in reducing information asymmetry between issuers, underwriters, and investors. This study aims to examine the consistency of the application of the audit committee and institutional ownership in influencing underpricing, using a sample of 304 companies that experienced underpricing between 2015 and 2022.