scholarly journals The role of the notes to the financial statements in corporate decision-making

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (4-1) ◽  
pp. 138-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronika Fenyves ◽  
Zoltán Bács ◽  
Zoltán Zéman ◽  
Elvira Böcskei ◽  
Tibor Tarnóczi
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Text Mining ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Financial Statement ◽  
Primary Activity ◽  
Informative Part ◽  
Information Technology Services ◽  
Technology Services

For the analyses, we used the notes to the financial statements of companies with Hungarian headquarters, which are regulated by the Accounting Act and which have information-technology services as their primary activity of the business. The primary objective of our research was to examine the extent to which the enterprises investigated fulfill their obligations determined by the Accounting Act to disclose all needed information in the general and informative parts of the notes to the financial statement. The analysis was performed using text mining, and the results were evaluated with non-parametric statistical methods. Based on the analysis, we can state that the investigated companies presented proportionally less information in the general part of the notes to the financial statements as compared to the informative part. However, even the highest frequency did not exceed 70%. Based on the χ2 test, we can state that the frequency of occurrence of the majority of information sought using text mining significantly differs by company type, and this difference mostly occurred amongst Ltds and Lps, in favor of Ltds. As a conclusion, it can be deduced that the investigated companies do fully not meet the legal requirements for the information provided in the notes to the financial statements. This incompleteness may cut down on the decision-making ability of the companies concerned.

Role of Financial Statement in Investment Decision Making Process

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-108
Author(s):  
Suraj Bhujel
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Financial Statement ◽  
Quality Information ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Investment Decision Making

It is believed that financial statements are the key documents for any organizations for the investment decision making. Investment decision making depends upon the quality information obtained by the various sources and it is concluded in this research which is based on the findings that financial statement plays a vital role in investment decision making and recommends that no investment decision should be taken without the consideration of a company’s financial statements.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Notes to the Financial Statement Related to Balance Sheet in Case of Hungarian Information-Technology Service Companies

2019 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronika Fenyves ◽  
Elvira Böcskei ◽  
Zoltán Bács ◽  
Zoltán Zéman ◽  
Tibor Tarnóczi
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Balance Sheet ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Financial Statement ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Financial Reports ◽  
Balance Sheets ◽  
Technology Service ◽  
Information Technology Services ◽  
Technology Services

Abstract The main aim of the study to examine the extent to which the companies of a specific Hungarian sector fulfil their obligation to provide information in their notes to the financial statements as stipulated by the Accounting Act. Accordingly, it should be examined whether the notes to financial statements contains the required data regarding the balance sheets of companies investigated. For the analyses, it was used the notes to the financial statement of 8,226 companies with Hungarian headquarters, which are regulated by the Hungarian Accounting Act and which have information-technology services as the main business activity. It was investigated 95.78% of the financial reports containing the notes. The analysis was performed using text mining method, utilizing every available notes to the financial statement of the sector. Findings of the study reveal that the amount of published information shows greater and lesser differences and in many cases, the quantity of published data does not fulfil even the minimal obligations stipulated legally.

scholarly journals PENGARUH OBEDIENCE PRESSURE DAN SELF-EFFICACY TERHADAP AUDIT JUDGEMENT PADA AUDITOR PERWAKILAN BPKP PROVINSI SULAWESI UTARA

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vriska Rumengan ◽  
Jantje J. Tinangon ◽  
Sonny Pangerapan
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Financial Statement ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
North Sulawesi ◽  
The Government

            BPKP is one of the official internal government auditors, whose duties and functions is to supervised financial and development activities. One of its task is to audit. When conduction an audit, auditors are required to be able to give consideration as to the supervision of the government financial statements. This is where the role of audit judgement comes to life. Audit judgement is the personal consideration of auditors in decision making whether or not a financial statement is reasonable. Audit judgement is effected by several factors, that is Obedience Pressure and Self-efficiency. This research is aimed to find out the impacts of obedience pressure and self efficiency on audit judgement. The sample of this research is 53 auditors employed at the Offices of The Representatives of BPKP, North Sulawesi, in Manado. The samples were chosen randomly using simple random sampling techniques. The data were analyzed using multiple regression analysis and the data were examined using SPSS 21 (Statistical Product and Service Solution). The result of this research showed that partially, obedience pressure significantly influence the audit judgement negatively; while self-efficiency significantly influence audit judgement positively. Keywords: Audit Judgement, Obedience Pressure, Self-Efficacy.

PENGARUH CAR, LDR DAN ROA TERHADAP LABA PERUSAHAAN PERBANKAN TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-85
Author(s):  
Lasminisih ◽  
Emmy Indrayani
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Capital Adequacy ◽  
Financial Statement ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Capital Adequacy Ratio ◽  
A Company ◽  
Future Plans

Company financial statement can be used to monitor the performance of a company. Financial statements are also used as a means for decision making so that the company can anticipate future plans. The purpose of this study was to find out the effect of Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), Loan to Deposit Ratio (LDR) and Return on Assets (ROA) on profit changes percentage of Banking Companies. The number of sample companies used in this study was 27 Banks listed in the Indonesia Stock Exchange with observation periods from 2007 to 2008. The method used in this study was multiple regression. The results of this study have indicated that CAR, LDR, and ROA gave significant effects on changes in Banks profit so that Banking Companies performances can be measured. Keywords: CAR, LDR, ROA, Profit

scholarly journals Decision Making from the Experience of Orthognathic Surgery Patients: A Grounded Theory Approach

2021 ◽  
pp. 238008442110144
Author(s):  
N.R. Paul ◽  
S.R. Baker ◽  
B.J. Gibson
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Major Surgery ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Theory Approach

Introduction: Patients’ decisions to undergo major surgery such as orthognathic treatment are not just about how the decision is made but what influences the decision. Objectives: The primary objective of the study was to identify the key processes involved in patients’ experience of decision making for orthognathic treatment. Methods: This study reports some of the findings of a larger grounded theory study. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews of patients who were seen for orthognathic treatment at a teaching hospital in the United Kingdom. Twenty-two participants were recruited (age range 18–66 y), of whom 12 (male = 2, female = 10) were 6 to 8 wk postsurgery, 6 (male = 2, female = 4) were in the decision-making stage, and 4 (male = 0, female = 4) were 1 to 2 y postsurgery. Additional data were also collected from online blogs and forums on jaw surgery. The data analysis stages of grounded theory methodology were undertaken, including open and selective coding. Results: The study identified the central role of dental care professionals (DCPs) in several underlying processes associated with decision making, including legitimating, mediating, scheduling, projecting, and supporting patients’ decisions. Six categories were related to key aspects of decision making. These were awareness about their underlying dentofacial problems and treatment options available, the information available about the treatment, the temporality of when surgery would be undertaken, the motivations and expectation of patients, social support, and fear of the surgery, hospitalization, and potentially disliking their new face. Conclusion: The decision-making process for orthognathic treatment is complex, multifactorial, and heavily influenced by the role of DCPs in patient care. Understanding the magnitude of this role will enable DCPs to more clearly participate in improving patients’ decision-making process. The findings of this study can inform future quantitative studies. Knowledge Transfer Statement: The results of this study can be used both for informing clinical practice around enabling decision making for orthognathic treatment and also for designing future research. The findings can better inform clinicians about the importance of their role in the patients’ decision-making process for orthognathic treatment and the means to improve the patient experience. It is suggested that further research could be conducted to measure some of the key constructs identified within our grounded theory and assess how these change during the treatment process.

scholarly journals Impact of financial statements for financial decision-making

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saddeq Abdulshakour
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Relative Weight ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Financial Statement ◽  
Financial Decisions ◽  
Financial Decision Making ◽  
Vision 2030 ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Financial Decision

The study aimed to know the effects of analysis of financial statements on financial decisions, and the degree of benefit from them, and to identify what financial statements, what is its importance for the institutions within the framework of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 of ideas and trends, and to identify the contribution of financial statement analysis to financial decision-making. The study was based on the descriptive and analytical approach, and the study population consisted of all financial decision makers. The study was based on a simple random method (70) of financial decision makers. The study was based on the questionnaire and consisted of the following axes (financial statements in companies, financial decision-making, the effects of analysis of financial statements on financial decision-making). The study came out with a number of results, the most important of which are: There is approval by the respondents to all paragraphs of the first axis "financial statements in companies", with a relative weight of 82.8%. There is an agreement by the respondents on all paragraphs of the second axis "making financial decisions in companies", with a relative weight of 81.3%. There is strong approval by the respondents on all paragraphs of the third axis "the effects of analysis of financial statements on financial decision-making", with a relative weight of 86.4%. The financial statements are a key tool to know the financial position of the company, so they must be accurate and reliable before being published by management. The lack of credibility in the financial statements leads to mistrust in the company by investors, and does not give them the possibility to diagnose and make sound decisions. In light of the previous results, the study recommended the following: • Organizing several forums, conferences and forums to clarify the mechanism of preparing the financial statements and how to analyze them, and the need to raise awareness of financial decision makers about the importance of financial statements in the financial decision-making process.

scholarly journals ANALISIS PENYAJIAN LAPORAN KEUANGAN BERDASARKAN PENERAPAN STANDAR AKUNTANSI KEUANGAN ENTITAS TANPA AKUNTABILITAS PUBLIK PADA PT. FORTUNA INTI ALAM

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marddyanto Dwi Saputra ◽  
Jullie J. Sondakh ◽  
Treesje Runtu
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Cash Flow ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Accounting Standards ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Financial Accounting ◽  
Financial Statement ◽  
Public Accountability ◽  
Financial Situation ◽  
Chartered Accountants

The financial statements in principle are the result of the accounting process used to communicate the financial situation to internal and external parties that are aimed at decision making. The importance of the financial statements, then the financial statement should be prepared carefully and without errors. Financial Accounting Standards generally are not in accordance with entities whose accountability is not as significant. Therefore, the Institute of Indonesia Chartered Accountants (IAI) has issued Financial Accounting Standards Entity Without Public Accountability (SAK ETAP) intended for entities that do not have significant public accountability and publish financial statements for general purposes for external users. This study aims to analyze the implementation of ETAP in the presentation of PT. Fortuna Inti Alam’s financial statement. The method used in this study is comparative descriptive analysis. Results of this research is based on the financial statements of 2016 show that PT. Fortuna Inti Alam has implemented ETAP but it is not fully complete yet. The Company has not presented Statement of Owner’s Equity, Cash Flow Statement, and Notes to Financial Statements. This research suggests that companies can prepare components of other financial statements in accordance with applicable standards.Keywords : Financial Statements, SAK ETAP.

Why do Restatements Decrease in a Clawback Environment? An Investigation into Financial Reporting Executives' Decision-Making during the Restatement Process

2015 ◽  
Vol 90 (6) ◽  
pp. 2515-2536 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan S. Pyzoha
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Executive Compensation ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Data Availability ◽  
Archival Studies ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Auditor Quality

ABSTRACT Prior archival studies find that firms that voluntarily adopted clawback policies have experienced a reduction in restatements. I experimentally examine this outcome by investigating the influence of two key factors (i.e., executive compensation structure and auditor quality) on financial reporting executives' (hereafter, “executives”) decision-making regarding a proposed restatement that will lead to a clawback of their incentives. I find that executives (i.e., CFOs, controllers, and treasurers) facing a lower quality auditor are less likely to agree with amending prior financial statements when a higher proportion of their pay is incentive-based. However, this tendency is reduced when executives face a higher quality auditor, indicating that higher quality auditors can act as effective monitors. My results identify an ex post unintended consequence of clawback regulation that could at least partially offset the benefits of the ex ante deterrent effects of clawbacks, and that could contribute to findings of less frequent restatements when clawback policies are in place. I discuss potential implications regarding the role of executives during restatement decisions and auditors' risk assessments in a clawback environment. Data Availability: Data are available from the author upon request.

Fintech in financial reporting and audit for fraud prevention and safeguarding equity investments

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulina Roszkowska
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Financial Statement ◽  
Financial Fraud ◽  
Financial Statement Fraud ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Financial Scandals ◽  
External Auditor ◽  
Equity Investments

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the audit-related causes of financial scandals and advice on how emerging technologies can provide solutions thereto. Specifically, this study seeks to look at the facilitators of financial statement fraud and explain specific fintech advancements that contribute to financial information reliability for equity investments. Design/methodology/approach The study uses the case studies of Enron and Arthur Andersen to document the evidence of audit-related issues in historical financial scandals. Then, a comprehensive and interdisciplinary literature review at the intersection of business, accounting and engineering, provides a foundation to propose technology advancements that can solve identified problems in accounting and auditing. Findings The findings show that blockchain, internet of things, smart contracts and artificial intelligence solutions have different functionality and can effectively solve various financial reporting and audit-related problems. Jointly, they have a strong potential to enhance the reliability of the information in financial statements and generally change how companies operate. Practical implications The proposed and explained technology advancements should be of interest to all publicly listed companies and investors, as they can help safeguard equity investments, thus build investors’ trust towards the company. Social implications Aside from implications for capital markets participants, the study findings can materially benefit various stakeholder groups, the broader company environment and the economy. Originality/value This is the first paper that seeks solutions to financial fraud and audit-related financial scandals in technology and not in implementing yet another regulation. Given the recent technology advancements, the study findings provide insights into how the role of an external auditor might evolve in the future.

A Contingent/Assimilation Framework for Public Interorganizational Systems Decisions: Should the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County Consolidate Information Technology Services?

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (06) ◽  
pp. 1611-1658 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enrique Mu ◽  
Howard Stern
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Analytic Network Process ◽  
Allegheny County ◽  
Financial Variables ◽  
Information Technology Services ◽  
Network Process ◽  
Technology Services ◽  
Specific Factors ◽  
The City

Many times, benefit-opportunity-cost-risk (BOCR) information system (IS)-related decisions are based mainly on short-term financial variables. We propose a broader decision-making framework, using contingency theory to identify environmental specific factors and assimilation theory to identify post-implementation factors to be considered in the decision. This approach is demonstrated within the context of a case study: the decision to merge the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County IS functions using an analytic network process (ANP)/BOCR analysis. ANP is a multi-criteria decision-making approach toward making decisions taking into account multiple criteria, alternatives and their interrelationships. The contingency/assimilation approach proposed here can be used in all sorts of IS decisions while the proposed IS merge decision model can be applied, with some contextual modifications, to similar public IS merge decisions. In addition, the ANP/BOCR approach is meticulously explained to serve as a useful reference for prospective users.

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