In this paper, we examine how CEO succession and succession planning affect perceptions of financial reporting risk among stakeholders who are responsible for and oversee firms' financial reporting (e.g., auditors, management, and audit committees). Management succession introduces uncertainty...

In this study, we examine the benefits of membership in an accounting firm association, network, or alliance (collectively referred to as ‘an association'). Associations provide member accounting firms with numerous benefits, including access to the expertise of professionals from other...