This study examines the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting, board gender diversity (BGEND) and real earnings management (REM). It also investigates how the relationship between CSR reporting and REM differs between gender-diverse and non-diverse firms. Content...

We examine whether gender diverse boards prioritize product market concerns over capital market incentives when proprietary cost is high. Using a matched sample of the United States (US) listed companies and difference-in-differences research designs, we find that firms with gender diverse board...