This study examines a sample of 573 German credit institution‐year observations covering 2009–2011, a period when not all credit institutions were designated as public‐interest entities (PIEs) in Germany. The results show that a credit institution's business risk is associated with audit...

As part of the goal of enhancing the quality of information available to investors, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reviews filings to identify disclosures or accounting applications that may be materially deficient or require additional clarification. Because of an increasing...

This study investigates whether firm opacity impacts the investment behaviors and outcomes of retail investors using the fintech brokerage Robinhood (i.e., “RH investors”). We theorize that higher firm opacity leads RH investors to make nonrational investment decisions. The testable...

As part of its goal to monitor and enhance the quality of information available to investors, the SEC reviews companies’ filings to ensure compliance with applicable financial reporting and disclosure requirements. Increased public interest and the substantial costs for both the SEC in...