scholarly journals Corporate governance and internal controls: a case study from Greece

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Koutoupis ◽  
Evangelia Pappa
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Governance Structure ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Corporate Governance Structure ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Athens Stock Exchange

The objective of this paper is twofold. Firstly, it portrays and evaluates the existing corporate governance structure and secondly, highlights its connection with internal audit function and management practices. It is adopted a descriptive research analysis using the quantitative approach on a sample of listed companies in Athens Stock Exchange for the year 2016. Our methodological research instrument is based on COSO (2013) Internal Control - Integrated Framework. The paper concludes that corporate governance is driven to managerial excellence and effective governance because of internal audit processes, risk assessment, control activities, information and communication, and monitoring activities. The research contributes to the corporate governance literature by providing valuable insights into the major aspects of a well-functioning internal control system and its relevance to management performance. Proposed areas for future research directions should be discussed.

scholarly journals What are the costs and benefits of an international corporate governance reregulation?

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 31-36
Author(s):  
Francesco Di Tommaso
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Evolutionary Process ◽  
Listed Companies ◽  
Governance Structure ◽  
Organizational Model ◽  
Corporate Governance Structure ◽  
Information Transparency ◽  
International Corporate Governance ◽  
International Investors

This work is a research that applies the organizational model of the business organization of corporate governance, to a process of changing in the organizational structure. This paper defines the various organizational solutions and the various levels of complexity that the corporate governance structure, through its reference context, the load of available information and objectives, must support by choosing the optimal organizational solution. Before 2005 Enron under the management of the American government with logic of mass production not very attentive to the different needs of customers. Today the optimal organizational solution adopted is the "perfect integration with its distributors" throughout the peninsula, maximizing the quality of service to the customer and the knowledge of the various areas of expertise making the company more flexible and more competitive. The growing generalized attention (businesses, investors, academic circles) towards of the internal control system is part of a complex evolutionary process characterized from greater competition/boost to efficiency, emphasis on information transparency, innovative regulatory evolution. The importance of the theme of corporate governance in the world is further increased thanks to the drafting of the international Corporate Governance Code for listed companies, which aims to reassure the community of international investors on the existence, in listed companies, of an organizational model which provides for adequate allocation of responsibilities and powers, and a correct one balance between management and control.

scholarly journals Corporate governance and corporate performance: evidence from Kuwait

2009 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 334-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bader Al-Shammari ◽  
Waleed Al-Sultan
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Governance Structure ◽  
Board Size ◽  
Corporate Governance Structure ◽  
Accounting Performance ◽  
Corporate Scandals ◽  
Kuwait Stock Exchange ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship

An increasing number of recent corporate scandals and failures worldwide give rise to interest in the corporate governance structure in the performance of companies. This study investigates the relationship between corporate governance characteristics and performance of 66 non-financial companies listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) during the years 2004-2007. The findings of this study show that corporate governance characteristics such as board size, role duality, and less concentrated share ownership were positively associated with market performance, whereas only board size and role duality were positively related to accounting performance. The result is robust with respect to controls for company size, leverage, and industry.

Applications of business governance and the Unified BPM Cycle in public credit recovery activities

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 312-330
Author(s):  
Abimael Rondon Do Nascimento ◽  
Roquemar de Lima Baldam ◽  
Lourenço Costa ◽  
Thalmo de Paiva Coelho Junior
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Governance Structure ◽  
Credit Recovery ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Corporate Governance Structure ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Public Credit ◽  
Operational Activities

Purpose The performance of the state machine has been the subject of research and innovative practices, which seek to explore its sources of knowledge and improve its internal processes. Business governance and business process management (BPM) occupy a prominent position in these studies. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the full implementation of the Unified BPM Cycle in operational activities to recover federal public credit, from the implementation of the corporate governance structure to the audit of the processes implemented. Design/methodology/approach The case was developed in a federal public advocacy body and used a predominantly qualitative multi-method approach. The phases were organized using the research project matrix, and the predominant research procedure was action research. The information was obtained through questionnaires, observation and focus groups. Findings A corporate governance structure was designed for the activities surveyed. Papers and responsibilities were defined. Processes were prioritized, improved and documented, and as a result of the implemented control, personal and organizational results gained greater visibility. Research limitations/implications Because this is a single case study, it would be advisable to apply the method used in similar organizations to enrich the analysis presented in this study and compare the results. Practical implications This paper contributes to the consolidation of the knowledge about the practical application of the researched subjects and foments the applied research to the public management. Originality/value This paper describes an empirical case study about the integrated application of activity governance and the Unified BPM Cycle in operational activities and studies all phases of implementation, providing a broader perspective of their impact on these activities. The road map used can serve as a reference for future research in the area of public credit recovery.

scholarly journals Board characteristics and earnings management in Sri Lanka

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-18
Author(s):  
Shanmugavel Rajeevan ◽  
Roshan Ajward
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Earnings Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Governance Structure ◽  
Real Earnings Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Board Characteristics ◽  
Market Capitalisation

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the association between designated corporate governance attributes and the degree of earnings management in selected quoted companies in Sri Lanka. Design/methodology/approach In total, 70 listed companies in Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) were selected based on the highest market capitalisation for the period covering from 2015 to 2017 and representing beverage, food and tobacco, diversified, hotel and travel, manufacturing, oil palms and health care sectors, which accounted for 59.9 per cent of the total market capitalisation of CSE. Findings This study found a positive relationship between CEO-Chair duality and earnings management. Practical implications The insights may also provide investors, economic analysts and regulators with early caution indicators of potential problems in a corporation regarding corporate governance failures and aid stakeholders in assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of the board and corporate governance structure and earnings management methods. Originality/value This study extends the extant research on board characteristics and real earnings management by adopting prominent research design and modernised data. This study offers evidence on how selected audit and board committee’s characteristics influence real earnings management practices.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ON REAL ACTIVITY-BASED EARNINGS MANAGEMENT: EVIDENCE FROM KOREA / ĮMONIŲ VALDYMO POVEIKIS, PAGRĮSTAS DARBO UŽMOKESČIO VALDYMU: KORĖJOS PAVYZDYS

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sun-A Kang ◽  
Yong-Shik Kim
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Earnings Management ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Governance Structure ◽  
Corporate Governance Structure ◽  
Real Activity ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Reported Earnings

This paper aims to determine whether corporate governance affects manager's real operating or investment decision to control reported earnings. Through data analysis of firms listed on the Korean stock exchange, it was found that the aggregated measure of real activity-based earnings management decreases as the size of board is larger or as a greater proportion of external directors sit on the board. Those findings are almost the same, whether a corporate governance index composed by each BOD characteristics is employed, or problem caused by endogenous relationships among variables is controlled. The results provide the first empirical evidence that real activity-based earnings management is influenced by corporate governance structure. This focus on real activity-based earnings management suggests new avenues for research on corporate governance. The results offer some insights for policy makers interested in promoting legislation to ensure strong corporate governance in their nation. Santrauka Šiame straipsnyje siekiama nustatyti, kokią įtaką turi kompanijos vadovo sprendimai, susiję su gaunamų pajamų iš darbuotojų tiesioginės veiklos / operacijų ar investicinių sprendimų kontrole. Tyrime dalyvavo Korėjos kompanijos. Autorių atlikti tyrimai parodė, kad darbuotojų darbo užmokesčio valdymas yra efektyvesnis nei tiesioginė vadovo kontrolė. Straipsnyje minima, kad priėmus sprendimą valdyti darbo užmokesčius, būtina keisti visą įmonės valdymo struktūrą. Gauti rezultatai yra kaip siūlymas peržiūrėti atitinkamus nacionalinius teisės aktus Korėjoje.

scholarly journals Financial crisis and corporate governance: The role of internal audit in the Greek context

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-55
Author(s):  
Andreas Koutoupis ◽  
Michail Pazarskis ◽  
Grigorios Lazos ◽  
Ioannis Ploumpis
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Crisis ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Listed Companies ◽  
Athens Stock Exchange ◽  
Total Turnover ◽  
The Relationship

In this paper, our purpose is to examine the relationship between the role of Internal Audit (IA), Corporate Governance (CG) and the Audit Committee (AC) in the recent financial crisis in Greece and to investigate the contribution of IA to CG structures as well as its possible, the IA’s role during the financial crisis in Greece. Moreover, little research has been conducted based on the relationship between corporate governance and internal audit during the financial crisis in case of Greece. For this reason, we conducted a survey, using questionnaires, which were sent to the listed companies of the Athens Stock Market. Out of a total of 192 listed companies on the Athens Stock Exchange, the relevant questionnaires were sent to 100 companies. Those companies were selected firstly based on their total turnover and secondly due to the availability of information from company websites such as employees’ numbers and Internal Audit Department Structures. Our conclusion was that Internal Audit adds value to the organization and it can also help the senior management towards the accomplishment of the organizational goals.

scholarly journals Effect of profitability and dividend policy on corporate governance and firm value: Evidence from the Indonesian manufacturing Sectors

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Tamrin ◽  
H. Rahman Mus ◽  
Sudirman ◽  
Aryati Arfah
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Firm Value ◽  
Dividend Policy ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Governance Structure ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Corporate Governance Structure ◽  
Insignificant Effect ◽  
Analysis Technique

This study aims to analyze the effect of Profitability and Corporate Governance Structure on dividend policy and its impact on the firm value. The population in this research is manufacturing companies listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange as many as 146 companies. The research sample as many as 58 companies, the period of 2013 to 2015. Sampling technique used is purposive sampling. The data analysis technique used is WrapPLS. The results showed that profitability have a negative and significant effect on dividend policy. Profitability has a negative and significant effect on firm value. Profitability is a negative and insignificant effect on firm value as a mediated dividend policy. The structure of corporate governance is positive and significant effect on dividend policy. Corporate governance structure has a positive and significant effect on firm value. Corporate governance structure has a positive and insignificant effect on firm value as a mediated dividend policy. Dividend policy is a positive and insignificant effect on firm value

scholarly journals Corporate Governance Structure and Accounting Information Disclosure Quality: Evidence from Shenzhen Stock Exchange in China

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-116
Author(s):  
He Xu ◽  
Chang Seop Rhee
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Information Disclosure ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Governance Structure ◽  
Disclosure Quality ◽  
Corporate Governance Structure ◽  
Quality Of Accounting Information ◽  
The Board Of Directors

This study investigates the effect of corporate governance structure on the quality of accounting information disclosure using Shenzhen stock exchange data. Existing literatures reported that corporate governance can help to improve accounting quality. However, China's corporate governance structure may have different consequences from prior studies because it has less maturity than developed countries in Europe and the United States. China government, in particular, has a very strong influence on the companies in China and we needs to be verified if the corporate governance structure works properly. From the empirical tests, we find that the proportion of stateowned shares, the proportion of tradable shares, ownership concentration, the size of the board of directors, the proportion of ownership of the board of directors, and size of the board of supervisors are positively associated with the quality of accounting information disclosure. This study will contribute to academics and practitioners by documenting the factors of corporate governance structure on accounting disclosure quality in China.

Corporate governance, resources, FDI commitment and firm performance

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 313-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming-Tien Tsai ◽  
Wen-Hui Tung
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Firm Performance ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Governance Structure ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Corporate Governance Structure ◽  
Ceo Duality ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mean Values

Purpose – This study aims to explore the effects of corporate governance structure and resources on foreign direct investment (FDI) commitment and firm performance. Design/methodology/approach – The data are collected from high-tech firms listed by the Taiwan Stock Exchange. All selected 137 firms have complete FDI and other required data during 2007-2009. The mean values of the variables during the three-year period were used for analysis. Findings – The results indicate that both chief executive officer (CEO) duality and government shareholding affect a firm’s FDI; and the higher the management shareholding ratio, the lower the return on equity. Moreover, a large ownership of substantial shareholders can enhance a firm’s performance; and higher institutional ownership can lead to higher firm performance. Research limitations/implications – This study analyses the limited data from 137 high-tech firms in Taiwan during the three-year period of 2007-2009. Further analyses of other industries, countries and time periods are needed to generalize the conclusions. Practical implications – A firm with CEO duality should increase the ratio of government holding to mitigate the influence of CEO on FDI decisions. When a firm’s performance is poor, the ratio of managerial holdings should be reduced; conversely, the firm could attract more holdings from domestic securities and funds to improve performance. Originality/value – This study provides guidelines for shareholders to analyze governance structure and formulate their investment strategies. Corporate policymakers may use these as the principles for designing a corporate governance structure that could engender optimal firm performance.

scholarly journals PENGARUH STRUKTUR CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DAN AUDIT TENURE TERHADAP INTEGRITAS LAPORAN KEUANGAN

AKUNTABILITAS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-98
Author(s):  
Silvia Arista ◽  
Tertiarto Wahyudi ◽  
Yusnaini Yusnaini
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Sample Selection ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Governance Structure ◽  
Audit Committees ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Corporate Governance Structure

This study aims to obtain empirical evidence about the influence of corporate governance structure and audit tenure on the integrity of financial statements. Population ofthis research is manufacturing companies listed on Indonesia Stock Exchange starting from 2015-2017. The sample selection used purposive sampling method and retrieved 66 companies. In this research, analysis data used multiple regression method.The results show that the corporate governance structure, consisted of independent commissioners, managerial ownership and audit committees had positive and significant influence on the integrity of financial statements, but institusional ownership had no influence. Meanwhile, audite tenure had negative and significant influence on integrity of financialstatements.

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