Sustainability assurance and assurance providers: Corporate governance determinants in stakeholder-oriented countries

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 647-670 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Martínez-Ferrero ◽  
Isabel-María García-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Random Effects ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Logit Models ◽  
Accounting Profession ◽  
Board Size ◽  
Stakeholder Orientation ◽  
Corporate Governance Mechanisms ◽  
Sustainability Reports

AbstractThis paper examines the effect of corporate governance mechanisms on companies’ decision to assure their sustainability reports and their choice of assurance provider in countries with a greater stakeholder orientation. The corporate governance factors analyzed are related to the strength of the board’s monitoring function, which is determined by the size, independence and activity of the sustainability committee. The international sample consists of 610 companies operating in countries that are more stakeholder oriented from the period 2007–2014. We propose alternative logit models of analysis using the random effects estimator. Consistently with our propositions, our results provide evidence that a firm’s sustainability assurance and its choice of the accounting profession are positively associated with board independence and the activity of the sustainability committee. In addition, the empirical evidence obtained shows a U-shaped relationship between the board size and assurance issues.

The strength of the board on sustainability assurance decisions

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 863-886 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Martinez-Ferrero ◽  
Lázaro Rodríguez-Ariza ◽  
Isabel María García-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Random Effects ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Family Firms ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Family Businesses ◽  
Family Ownership ◽  
Logit Models ◽  
Board Size ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sustainability Reports

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze how family ownership influences the strength of the board’s monitoring function in companies’ decisions regarding the assurance of sustainability reports. Design/methodology/approach The international sample consists of 536 companies operating in more stakeholder-oriented countries during the period 2007-2014. The paper proposes alternative logit models of analysis using the random-effects estimator. Findings The results provide evidence that a firm’s sustainability assurance and its choice of accounting professionals as higher quality assurers are positively associated with board size and independence. The main result is the positive impact of family businesses on these assurance issues. The paper evidences the greater orientation toward sustainability issues of family businesses. Furthermore, it verifies the greater impact of board size on family firms’ assurance demand. Originality/value This study sheds some light on the unexplored topic of sustainability assurance in family firms. One of the differentiating aspects with respect to previous studies is the consideration of the moderating factor of family property. This study also contributes to the understanding of family firms’ demand for assurance and its practitioners, and the literature’s focus on its determinants.

scholarly journals TATA KELOLA DAN KINERJA KEUANGAN BADAN USAHA MILIK NEGARA (BUMN) GO PUBLIC PERIODE 2014-2018

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 82-101
Author(s):  
Andika Dwi Pradito ◽  
Axel Giovanni ◽  
Devi Wahyu Utami
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Analytical Tool ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Government Ownership ◽  
Board Size

Abstrak: Tata Kelola Dan Kinerja Keuangan Badan Usaha Milik Negara (BUMN) Go Public Periode 2014-2018. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan bukti empiris mengenai pengaruh tata kelola perusahaan terhadap kinerja keuangan Badan Usaha Milik Negara (BUMN) yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) selama periode 2014-2018. Sampel penelitian yang memenuhi kriteria berjumlah 12 Badan Usaha Milik Negara (BUMN). Alat analisis yang digunakan adalah regresi linear. Hasil penelitian memberikan bukti mengenai urgensi komite audit dalam tata kelola perusahaan. Penelitian ini juga menunjukan bahwa board size, board independence serta kepemilikan pemerintah tidak memiliki peran dalam menjelaskan variabilitas kinerja keuangan Badan Usaha Milik Negara (BUMN).Kata kunci: Badan Usaha Milik Negara (BUMN), kinerja keuangan, tata kelola perusahaanAbstract: Governance and Financial Performance of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Go Public Period 2014-2018. This study aims to provide empirical evidence regarding the effect of corporate governance on the financial performance of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the 2014-2018 period. Research samples that met the criteria totaled 12 State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN). The analytical tool used is linear regression. The results of the study provide evidence of the urgency of the audit committee in corporate governance. This study also shows that board size, board independence, and government ownership do not have a role in explaining the variability in the financial performance of SOEs.Keywords: corporate governance, financial performance, state-owned enterprises (SOEs)

scholarly journals The effects of corporate governance mechanisms on the financial leverage–profitability relation

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 387-409
Author(s):  
Hanh Song Thi Pham ◽  
Duy Thanh Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
State Ownership ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Financial Leverage ◽  
Governance Mechanisms ◽  
Board Size ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Governance Mechanisms

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the moderating effects of corporate governance mechanisms on the financial leverage–profitability relation in emerging market firms. Design/methodology/approach The paper examines the impacts by estimating the empirical model in which a firm’s accounting profitability is a dependent variable, while financial leverage, board size, board independence, CEO duality, CEO ownership, state ownership and the interaction variables are predictors. The paper uses the panel data set of 295 listed firms in Vietnam in the period 2011-2015 and two key econometric methods for panel data, namely, the two-stage least square instrumental variable and general moments method. Findings The paper finds the evidence for the significant and positive effect of board size, board independence and state ownership on the financial leverage–profitability relation. The effect of CEO duality on the financial leverage–profitability relation tends to be negative, and the impact CEO ownership inclines to be positive, although both of them are statistically insignificant. The results are consistent across different estimation methods. Originality/value This paper is the first investigating the moderating effect of various corporate governance mechanisms on the financial leverage–profitability relationship in emerging market firms.

scholarly journals Large changes in board size, corporate governance and firm value

2009 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 440-450
Author(s):  
Yixi Ning ◽  
Massoud Metghalchi ◽  
Jonathan Du
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Firm Size ◽  
Firm Value ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Board Structure ◽  
Board Size ◽  
Good Opportunity ◽  
Long Run

We find that substantial changes in board size, either an increase or a decrease of three or more directors at one time, are permanent movements rather than temporary changes, but the large changes are followed by small reversal in the subsequent years. Empirical evidence shows that all types of directors (inside, affiliated, and independent) are strongly affected by board size expansions (or reductions). Large changes in board size provide a good opportunity for a firm to optimize its board structure by increasing board independence and retiring elder directors. Further analysis indicates that such substantial changes in board size are associated with more frequent board meetings, a higher likelihood of CEO transitions, and firm size expansions. However, we find no evidence that large decreases (or increases) in board size add (or destroy) firm value for shareholders in the long run.

Corporate Governance and Firm Performance in an Emerging Market

2020 ◽  
pp. 208-226
Author(s):  
Razali Haron ◽  
Anwar Hasan Abdullah Othman ◽  
Naji Mansour Nomran ◽  
Maizaitulaidawati Md Husin
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Firm Performance ◽  
Agency Theory ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Board Size ◽  
Huge Data ◽  
Corporate Governance Mechanisms ◽  
Dominant Theory

This study examines the corporate governance mechanisms and how they affect firm performance in Malaysia. After the financial crisis in 1997/98, the CG issues have been the most debated, discussed, and researched in the attempt to improve the CG structure accommodating every economy regardless of the economic landscapes. Using a rich and huge data on Malaysian firms for 16 observation years, this study found that the MCCG has been of a closely referred blueprint by firms in Malaysia to improve firms' performance. Certain CG mechanisms do have significant impact on firm performance. Firms seem to operate in a large board size indicating a positive relationship with performance and board independence. CEO duality is negatively related, in support of separation of roles, complementing the result of board independence and ownership structure as positively related to performance. Agency theory seems to be the dominant theory influencing the CG structure of firms in Malaysia.

scholarly journals Corporate governance mechanisms and accounting conservatism: evidence from Egypt

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 386-407 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmoud A. Nasr ◽  
Collins G. Ntim
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Accounting Conservatism ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Board Size ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Governance Mechanisms ◽  
Regression Techniques ◽  
External Auditor ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of corporate governance (CG) mechanisms (board size, board independence, separation of chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) roles and external auditor type) on accounting conservatism in Egypt. Design/methodology/approach Archival data relating to CG and accounting conservatism are collected and analysed using multivariate regression techniques. Findings The findings indicate that board independence is positively associated with accounting conservatism. By contrast, board size and auditor type are negatively associated with accounting conservatism, while separating the chairperson and CEO roles has no significant relationship with accounting conservatism. Originality/value To the best of the author’s knowledge, this is one of the first empirical attempts at providing evidence on the relationship between CG and accounting conservatism in Egypt.

scholarly journals Internal Corporate Governance Mechanisms and Corporate Tax Avoidance in Nigeria: A Quantile Regression Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Francis Chinedu Egbunike ◽  
Ardi Gunardi ◽  
Udunze Ugochukwu ◽  
Atang Hermawan
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Quantile Regression ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Tax Avoidance ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Governance Mechanisms ◽  
Board Size ◽  
Ceo Duality ◽  
Corporate Governance Mechanisms

The main objective of the study was to investigate the effect of corporate governance on tax avoidance of quoted manufacturing firms in Nigeria. The study focused on internal corporate governance mechanisms and specifically examined the effect of board size, board independence, board diligence, CEO duality, and audit committee diligence. The ex post facto research design was adopted. The population comprised of all quoted manufacturing companies on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). The sample was purposively drawn as all companies in the consumer goods sector of the NSE. The study relied on secondary data obtained from annual reports and accounts of the sampled companies. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. The hypotheses were validated using Quantile Regression technique. Results showed that board size, board independence, and board diligence were significant at the median and 75th quantile. CEO duality and audit committee diligence were not significant at the 25th, 50th, and 75th quantile. The study recommended among others moderate board sizes to improve efficiency of decision-making. In addition, the need for more independent directors and meeting frequency should be tailored to suit the needs of the company. Keywords: corporate governance mechanisms, tax avoidance, quantile regression

Corporate governance and firm value: a study on European financial institutions

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanen Ben Fatma ◽  
Jamel Chouaibi
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Firm Value ◽  
Gender Diversity ◽  
Ownership Concentration ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Board Size ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Governance Mechanisms ◽  
Board Gender Diversity

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of the characteristics of two corporate governance mechanisms, namely, board of directors and ownership structure, on the firm value of European financial institutions.Design/methodology/approachUsing the market-to-book ratio calculated by the Thomson Reuters Eikon ASSET4 database, this study measures the firm value of 111 financial institutions belonging to 12 European countries listed on the stock exchange during the period 2007–2019. Multivariate regression analysis on panel data is used to estimate the relationship between corporate governance attributes, such as board size, board independence, board gender diversity, ownership concentration and CEO ownership, and the firm value of European financial institutions.FindingsThe empirical results reveal that board gender diversity and CEO ownership are positively related to the firm value, whereas board size and ownership concentration are negatively related. Furthermore, the findings suggest that board independence is insignificantly correlated with the firm value. Regarding the control variables, the results show that financial institutions' size, age and legal system are significant factors in changing the firm value. Nevertheless, financial institutions' leverage and activity sector are not significantly correlated with their value.Originality/valueThis research contributes to the literature by providing the significant links between some corporate governance mechanisms and the firm value of companies from the financial industry, by addressing the information gap for this critical industry in the context of a developed market like Europe.

Corporate Governance in Portugal

2021 ◽  
pp. 147-167
Author(s):  
João Teodósio
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Firm Risk ◽  
Governance Mechanisms ◽  
Board Size ◽  
Listed Firms ◽  
Corporate Governance Mechanisms ◽  
Ceo Pay ◽  
International Investors

This study provides a literature review of the research on the corporate governance mechanisms of Portuguese firms. Based on a sample of 47 articles published, between 2004 and 2019, it is documented that research is predominantly focused on corporate governance mechanisms as determinants of the performance on non-financial listed firms. Literature reports, in its majority, that board size decreases firm performance while CEO (Chief Executive Officer) non-duality promotes it; board size, board independence, and CEO non-duality improve the level of firms' information disclosure; CEO age is positively associated with an increase of CEO pay but CEO duality has an opposite effect; board independence increases firm risk-taking. These results should be of interest to national authorities in the development of future regulation related to firms' corporate governance and to national and international investors that intend to invest in Portuguese companies.

scholarly journals Corporate governance and the cost of equity: Evidence from the developing country

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 144-155
Author(s):  
Mahmoud A. Odat ◽  
Khaldoon Ahmad Al Daoud ◽  
Ziad Mohammad Zurigat
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Board Of Directors ◽  
Political Influence ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Cost Of Equity ◽  
Board Size ◽  
Ceo Duality ◽  
Multiple Directorships ◽  
Corporate Governance Mechanisms ◽  
The Cost

This study examines the impact of corporate governance mechanisms on a firm’s cost of equity. The corporate governance mechanisms examined consist of board size, board independence, CEO duality, multiple directorships held by board members, and board political influence. To accomplish the study objective, 210 firm-year observations for manufacturing companies listed on Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) in the period 2014–2018 are analyzed using panel data analysis techniques. The results of the fixed effects regression model reveal that CEO duality and board political influence negatively affect the cost of equity, while there is no significant effect of board size, board independence, and multiple directorships on the cost of equity. The results suggest that firms’ board of directors is an important factor in mitigating the agency problem suggested by Jensen and Meckling (1976). They also suggest that information risk is priced, which is consistent with previous research such as Easley, Hvidkjaer, and O’Hara (2002), and that the board of directors plays a role in reducing that risk in capital markets.

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