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We study the relative performance of disclosure and auditing in organizations. We consider the information transmission … second decision maker effectively chooses between auditing and disclosure. When the misalignment is preferences reflects a … decision maker can commit to only observe the message (disclosure), or can retain the option to observe the action of the first …
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We study the relative performance of disclosure and auditing in organizations. We consider the information transmission … second decision maker effectively chooses between auditing and disclosure. When the misalignment is preferences reflects a … decision maker can commit to only observe the message (disclosure), or can retain the option to observe the action of the first …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010941704
-section. Findings – The findings suggest that the market's perception of disclosure quality is higher and private information search …-related characteristics are a subset of concurrent choices made by the company that impacts disclosure quality. Practical implications …
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consortia. Interestingly, we find that mandatory disclosure of audit fees could guarantee honest behavior, in equilibrium, for … that audit fees lie in a range which removes incentives to cheat for the auditor and his clients. Such disclosure would … need to be backed by heavy penalties for false disclosure. We also find that while firm-hired intermediaries have a non …
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by investor consortia. Interestingly, we find that mandatory disclosure of audit fees could guarantee honest behavior, in … disclosure would need to be backed by heavy penalties for false disclosure. We also find that while firm-hired intermediaries …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005091186
The paper considers two major economic effects created by the Internet for financial accounting and disclosure. First … capital markets. Second, Internet financial reporting creates a demand for standardization, which has been taken up with the … standardize contents. Finally, the paper discusses the issue of assuring high quality Internet financial reporting. …
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the association between disclosure and seven corporate … across studies. Findings – The paper shows a significant association between disclosure and audit firm size. Originality … disclosure not included in prior works. It also aims at reconciling the inconsistent results of prior studies. …
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In a recent article, Jones (1995) notes that witnesses before the nineteenthcentury government committees played a pivotal role in the initiation of company accounting recommendations and, ultimately, in subsequent legislation. However, very little is known about these witnesses, particularly in...
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This study determined the extent and form of internet financial reporting by quoted companies in Nigeria. The study … and 2010. Data relating to financial reporting on the internet were obtained from the websites of the sampled companies … reporting and companies should release both the online report and hard copy promptly. …
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Capital market efficiency is enhanced through improved quality of corporate reporting. Credible information, however … economic benefits? How, in practical terms, can companies start to frame their long-term reporting strategy? The journey that …
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