Professional skepticism is considered an essential component of audit quality. Consequently, research has focused on ways to increase skepticism by identifying factors that either limit or encourage its practice. However, research has yet to explore potential negative consequences of...

Data breaches experienced by companies such as TJX, Equifax, and Target underscore the importance of accounting information system (AIS) security protection. However, the cost of necessary security may be prohibitive, forcing CFOs to make difficult financial and moral tradeoffs. Our 2x2...