The present study explores the impact of earnings management on the readability of management discussion and analysis (MDA) section of annual reports of 384 Indian firms for 1,160 firm-years. It also explores the moderating behaviour of cash in explaining the association between earnings...

This study investigates the perceptions of users and preparers of corporate financial information on Corporate Internet Reporting (CIR) practices adopted by firms listed on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX). Theoretically, this study employs a decision-usefulness theoretical framework....

This study investigates the perceptions of users and preparers of corporate financial information on Corporate Internet Reporting (CIR) practices adopted by firms listed on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX). Theoretically, this study employs a decision-usefulness theoretical framework....

Introduction -- Theoretical Framework of Value Relevance -- Disclosure Theories -- Textual Analysis -- Measures in Finance and Accounting -- The Value Relevance of Textual Analysis -- Empirical Analysis of the Annual Reports -- Conclusion.

Using the unique scheduled disclosure system for annual reports in China's stock market, we examine within-industry herding behavior in annual report timing. The results reveal the waiting and following behavior strategies used in the annual reporting process within industry. Firms that...

Using the unique scheduled disclosure system for annual reports in China's stock market, we examine within-industry herding behavior in annual report timing. The results reveal the waiting and following behavior strategies used in the annual reporting process within industry. Firms that...

Purpose Financial disclosure manipulation is unethical and unlawful because it leads to less transparent reporting and harmful economic decisions based on misleading information. The purpose of this paper is to provide a summary and synthesis of research covering financial disclosure...

Purpose The study aims at examining the level of financial transparency of local governments in a sub-Saharan African country and how financial transparency is affected by democracy in the sub-region. Design/methodology/approach The study applied a panel regression model to data collected from...

This paper examines the optimal design and consequences of financial disclosure regulation. Our model represents the regulation as creating a real option for an investor to delay investment until information is disclosed. We find conditions on investment opportunities that ensure that regulation...

Environmental disclosure (ED) is now considered to be a ‘key’ medium through which to communicate a corporations ‘environmental’ performance to its stakeholders. The rapid growth of ‘Internet’ technology has created the ability for firms to ‘disseminate’ information to the...

This assessment reviews the regulatory framework in place for the oversight of the capital markets of the Russian Federation as of June 2011. The Russian securities markets, in particular, have been volatile, reflecting the inflow and outflow of money and the crisis. Foreign investment banks...

Purpose This paper aims to examine the impact of corporate governance practices on the level of financial disclosures made by the Indian firms. This assumes importance in the context of the role of financial disclosures in addressing the agency problem. Design/methodology/approach Financial...