scholarly journals Asset revaluations and earnings management: Evidence from Australian companies

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 1287-1296
Author(s):  
Fang Hu ◽  
Majella Percy ◽  
Daifei Yao
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Earnings Management ◽  
Agency Problems ◽  
Discretionary Accruals ◽  
Accounting Choice ◽  
Opportunistic Behaviour

This paper examines the association between asset revaluations and discretionary accruals (a proxy for earnings management) using a sample of the largest 300 Australian companies. The results from this study indicate that the revaluation of non-current assets is positively associated with discretionary accruals. This finding is consistent with the argument that revaluation of assets reflects higher agency problems in the form of increased earnings management. Additional findings are that discretionary accruals are higher for firms reporting their non-current assets at fair values appraised by directors, than those of firms that use external appraisers. As well, the choice of auditors and the strength of corporate governance can constrain the opportunistic behaviour of managers in the accounting choice to revalue non-current assets.

Does corporate governance influence earnings management in listed companies in Bahrain Bourse?

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 551-570 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bahaaeddin Alareeni
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Earnings Management ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Asian Country ◽  
Listed Companies ◽  
Discretionary Accruals ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThis paper aims to consider data for listed companies in Bahrain Bourse to determine whether companies practice earnings management (EM). Further, the effect of a set of corporate governance characteristics on EM practices is examined.Design/methodology/approachThe EM level was measured using discretionary accruals (DA) [calculated using the Modified Jones (1995) Model]. The study sample consisted of 20 companies listed during the period 2011-2015. Panel regression model was used to test the study hypotheses and achieve the study aims.FindingsEM is negatively correlated with board size, confirming that a larger board is associated with a lower level of EM practices. Further, board independence is positively correlated with EM, suggesting that the larger the number of independent directors, the higher the level of EM practices. In addition, internal ownership is positively related to EM, confirming that the higher level of internal ownership increases EM practices. CEO duality does not appear to have any effect on EM in Bahrain Bourse. More interestingly, the findings reveal that companies practice EM through income-increasing DA.Research limitations/implicationsFinancial data and data related to other corporate governance characteristics are lacking.Practical implicationsThe results of this study provide empirical support for the development of new regulations and amendments and necessary corrective decisions regarding the effectiveness of applying corporate governance code in Bahrain Bourse. More specifically, this study reveals an urgent need for new amendments to restrict EM practices in Bahrain Bourse.Originality/valueThis study enriches the EM literature by covering Bahrain as an Asian country, which has not been sufficiently examined in relation to this topic. Further, this study provides a clear picture of the level of EM practices in Bahrain Bourse to multiple parties.

Corporate social responsibility disclosures and earnings quality

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 277-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Badrul Muttakin ◽  
Arifur Khan ◽  
Mohammad I Azim
Keyword(s):  
Earnings Management ◽  
Earnings Quality ◽  
Discretionary Accruals ◽  
Financial Reports ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Opportunistic Behaviour ◽  
Context Specific ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Responsible Manner

Purpose – This paper aims to explore the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosures and earnings quality proxied by earnings accruals. Specifically, we examine whether CSR disclosures are context-specific, that is, whether companies dominated by powerful stakeholders are obliged to behave in a responsible manner to constrain earnings management, thereby reporting higher-quality earnings to investors. Design/methodology/approach – This paper explores the relationship between CSR disclosures and earnings quality proxied by earnings accruals. Specifically, we examine whether CSR disclosures are context-specific, that is, whether companies dominated by powerful stakeholders are obliged to behave in a responsible manner to constrain earnings management, thereby reporting higher-quality earnings to investors. Findings – Results show that managers in an emerging economy manage earnings when they provide more CSR disclosures. Such earnings management is achieved through income increasing discretionary accruals. Furthermore, companies from export-oriented industries dominated by powerful stakeholders (international buyers) disclosing more CSR activities, provide transparent financial reports through constraining earnings management. Originality/value – The findings of this study are significant for both investors and policymakers. Investors should not take for granted that firms engage in CSR activities, behave ethically and provide transparent financial reports. As we document that firms might manipulate earnings through discretionary accruals and provide less transparent financial reports to shareholders, the credibility of firms’ CSR policies should be assessed with caution. Policies directing at promoting socially responsible practices instead of motivating the desired behaviour, may provide managers with additional incentives to utilise CSR for opportunistic behaviour. Thus, policymakers need to be cautious about this opportunistic behaviour and enhance monitoring to enforce social compliance. Possibly, some guidelines can be introduced to confirm that CSR disclosures are based on actual practice and not just a “green wash” statement to deceive stakeholders.

scholarly journals PENGARUH ASIMETRI INFORMASI TERHADAP MANAJEMEN LABA DENGAN GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE SEBAGAI VARIABEL MODERASI

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 64
Author(s):  
Andri Veno ◽  
Noer Sasongko
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Earnings Management ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Discretionary Accruals ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Good Corporate Governance

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect on earnings management information asymmetry, which was moderated by good corporate governance in 43 companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange (BEI). To 43 companies such as sample in this study included the top 10 best Corporate Governance Perception Index (CGPI) during the period 2004 - 2013. The sampling technique is purposive sampling. Earnings management as independent variables proxy through Short Term Discretionary Accruals (STDA) and Long Term Discretionary Accruals (LTDA), while moderating variable is a proxy through Corporate Governance Corporate Governance Perception Index (CGPI). This analysis using multiple linear regression that was previously done through classical assumption test. The results of multiple linear regression analysis on the model of the Short Term Discretionary Accruals (STDA) showed that the asymmetry of information and good corporate governance significantly positive effect on earnings management. The results of multiple linear regression analysis on the model of the Long-Term Discretionary Accruals (LTDA) showed that the asymmetry of information and good corporate governance significantly negative effect on earnings management. While variable existing office Good Governance can moderate the effect of asymmetry in earnings management in Short-Term Discretionary Accruals (STDA) and Long Term Discretionary Accruals (Ltda).

scholarly journals Pengaruh Mekanisme Corporate Governance, Ukuran Perusahaan, dan Leverage Terhadap Praktik Manajemen Laba pada Perusahaan Sektor Industri Manufaktur di Bursa Efek Indonesia Periode 2005-2008

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 102
Author(s):  
YUYUN ISBANAH
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Earnings Management ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Institutional Ownership ◽  
Discretionary Accruals ◽  
Regression Result ◽  
Managerial Ownership ◽  
Total Debt ◽  
Board Director

The objectives of the research is to empirically examine the influence of corporate governance, firm’s size, and firm’s leverage to earnings management practice. Corporate governance is proxied by managerial ownership, institutional ownership, sense of independent of director, and size of board director. Firm’s size is measured with logarithm of total assets. The firm’s leverage is proxied by total debt to total assets ratio. To detect earnings management this research using discretionary accruals (managed accruals) that measured with modified Jones models. The sample used in this research is manufacture companies that implement corporate governance and registered in Indonesia Stock Exchange during 2005 until 2008. The method of analysis of this research used multi regression. Result of this research shows that: (1) Simultaneously of institutional ownership, managerial ownership, presence of independent of director, size of director, size, and leverage have significant influence to earnings management. (2) Managerial ownership had not influence earnings management. (3) Institutional ownership had not influence earnings management. (4) Presence of independent of director had negatively influence earnings management. (5) Size of director had negatively influence earnings management. (6) Size had positively influence earnings management. (7) Leverage had negatively influence earnings management

scholarly journals The determinents of accruals based earnings management :case of listed Moroccan companies

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Sanae Hoummani ◽  
Said Radi
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Earnings Management ◽  
Discretionary Accruals ◽  
The Other ◽  
Growth Opportunities ◽  
Negative Relation ◽  
Empirical Results ◽  
Concentrated Ownership ◽  
Corporate Governance Mechanisms ◽  
Effective Role

This article aims to identify the determinants of accruals based earning's management in Moroccan listed companies. On one hand, it examines the relation between discretionary accruals as the measure of earning's management and what literature documents as incentives to this practice, in particular, politico-contractual motivations, the avoidance of losses and earnings decreases and growth opportunities. On the other hand, it investigates whether corporate governance mechanisms may constrain management's opportunistic behaviors. The empirical results provide evidence that managers manipulate earnings in the presence of losses and, that growing firms is more likely to engage in earning's management. In terms of constraining factors, our findings indicate a negative relation between discretionary accruals and both institutional and concentrated ownership. Thus, we suggest that these shareholders play an effective role on monitoring managers.

scholarly journals The Impact of the UK Corporate Governance Code 2010 on Earnings Management around Mergers and Acquisitions

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Michael Yipake Banseh ◽  
Ehsan Khansalar
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Mergers And Acquisitions ◽  
Earnings Management ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Discretionary Accruals ◽  
Corporate Management ◽  
Corporate Governance Code ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact

<p>Several studies revealed earnings management (EM) around mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;As) by both acquirers and target firms. Rosa et al. (2003) suggest that a systematic EM is associated with the use of stock as payment in takeovers. This and other corporate malpractices have prompted authorities to tighten regulations by passing the United Kingdom (UK) Corporate Governance (CG) Code to guide companies in the UK in their corporate management and financial reporting.</p><p>This study is to investigate the impact of the UK CG Code on accruals EM around M&amp;As in the UK. The study applied the Modified Jones (1991) model as modified by Dechow et al. (1995) and the Pearson Product Moment Correlation in analysing a sample data from 66 companies listed on the LSE that have undertaken M&amp;As within the period of January 2007 to December 2014. The results produced by the modified Jones model indicate some level of income increasing discretionary accruals in the pre-CG period but showed an opposite situation in the post-CG period. A test for significance indicates the means of pre-CG discretionary accruals and post-CG discretionary accruals were different and significant. The hypothesis that “the level of earnings management around mergers and acquisitions in the UK has significantly reduced after the enactment of the UK Corporate Governance code 2010” was therefore accepted.</p>Results from the Pearson Correlation Coefficient were inconclusive on EM but indicate some changes in the level of activities in the earnings between the two periods. This may also points to some effect of CG Code on the reported earnings of these companies. The results from this study is consistent with existing studies that evince the effectiveness of CG in controlling EM as Hsu and Koh (2005); Osma (2008) suggest that best corporate governance practices minimise EM and reduce fraud drastically.

Effect of Firm Characteristics and Corporate Governance Practices on Earnings Management: Evidence from Publicly Listed Property Sector Firms in the Philippines

2020 ◽  
pp. 097226292095342
Author(s):  
Cynthia P. Cudia ◽  
Aeson L. Dela Cruz ◽  
Madeleine B. Estabillo
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Earnings Management ◽  
Firm Size ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Discretionary Accruals ◽  
Cash Flows ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Firm Characteristics ◽  
Ceo Duality ◽  
Governance Practices

Two types of earnings management (EM), opportunistic and efficient motive, were presented in the literature. This article aimed to investigate the type of EM employed by publicly listed property sector firms in the Philippines. Furthermore, the study also examined the effect of firm characteristics and corporate governance practices on firm’s level of EM using discretionary accruals. In conducting this study, panel data econometric technique, particularly the ordinary least squares was used to determine which among the firm-specific characteristics (profitability, leverage, cash flows from operations and firm size) or corporate governance mechanisms (CEO duality, board size, board independence and audit quality) significantly influence publicly listed property sector firms’ EM activities using discretionary accruals. Results show that these firms employ efficient type of EM. Also, cash flows from operations, firm size and CEO duality are statistically significant predictors of EM for property firms. Except for cash flows from operations, these results contradict with prior studies when the same model was subjected for industrial firms. Such similarities and differences from previous studies warrant for further analysis on the peculiarities and intrinsic characteristics of the industrial and property sector in the Philippines. Such will point to certain policy frameworks in enabling EM to be harnessed in satisfying the firms’ bottom lines.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Praktik Good Corporate Governance Terhadap Praktik Manajemen Laba (Studi Pada Perusahaan Perbankan Yang Terdaftar Di Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun 2013-2017)

1970 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-92
Author(s):  
Rahma Febrina ◽  
Ulfi Maryati ◽  
Ferdawati
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Earnings Management ◽  
Board Of Directors ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Institutional Ownership ◽  
Discretionary Accruals ◽  
Managerial Ownership ◽  
Financial Reports ◽  
Positive Direction ◽  
Good Corporate Governance

Financial reports are a medium for companies to convey information about the accountability of management to the needs of external parties. Earnings management is a deliberate process of taking steps within the limits of general accounting principles both inside and outside the limits. This study aims to analyze the influence of good corporate governance consisting of independent board of directors, managerial ownership and institutional ownership on earnings management by using modified jones models with proxy discretionary accruals. The sample used was a banking company listing in the Indonesia Stock Exchange in the 2013-2017 period using purposive sampling with a sample of 22 companies and analyzed by multiple regression. The results of this study state that partially that the independent board of directors affects earnings management in a positive direction, while managerial ownership and institutional ownership do not affect earnings management. Simultaneously the board of commissioners, independent board of directors, managerial ownership and institutional ownership have no significant effect on earnings management.

scholarly journals Impact of Improved Corporate Governance and Regulations on Earnings Management Practices—Analysis of 7 Industries from the Indian National Stock Exchange

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (10) ◽  
pp. 454
Author(s):  
Jose Joy Thoppan ◽  
Robert Jeyakumar Nathan ◽  
Vijay Victor
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Earnings Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Accounting Standards ◽  
Discretionary Accruals ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Listed Firms ◽  
The Impact

This study investigates discretionary earnings management practices, tracing the changes over the years in selected top performing and highly liquid listed Indian firms. It empirically measures the impact of corporate governance, financial legislation and global reporting standards on the firms’ earnings management practices. The study analyses a sample of 712 firm-year data comprising 89 listed Indian companies across 7 different sectoral indices of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) over 8 years (2011–2018). The Modified Jones model was used to compute Discretionary Accruals to measure Earnings Management based on data obtained using Bloomberg terminals. Statistical results and plots generated in Stata offer evidence that instances of earnings management have significantly reduced after the enactment of the Companies Act 2013 and the adoption of Indian Accounting standards which are converged with the IFRS. Findings suggest that services firms are engaging in relatively higher levels of earnings management compared to manufacturing firms. This study reveals the positive impact of improved corporate governance, regulation, and enforcement by significantly reducing the levels of earnings management among listed firms in India.

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