Purpose The debate on whether global accounting standards are appropriate for use within the US regulatory environment has not yet ended. Nearly four years after the release of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) much awaited report on the issue, the position of the regulator is...

The reasons for mergers and acquisitions in the insurance industry are usually not disclosed by regulators, investors, or managers. This study explicates that accounting and financial information can explain merger or insolvency decisions in the industry. The study emphasizes that a timely...