Regulation G (SEC 2003b) requires managers to reconcile textual non-GAAP performance measures (i.e., pro forma disclosures) to GAAP. Graphical disclosures also require reconciliation; however, neither the format nor the placement of the reconciliation is specified. We apply cognitive fit theory...

This study extends prior research by investigating and finding that nonprofessional investors’ attitudes regarding environmental sustainability affect their views on the relative importance of environmental versus financial performance and whether environmental performance affects firm...

There is an increasing demand for socially responsible investment (SRI), and SRI screens are an important source of information for investors. Yet, little is known about the relationship between investors' attitudes, use of SRI screens, and actual SRI behavior. To examine this relationship, we...

Virtual worlds like Second Life offer players opportunities to earn real-world income through their activities in the game. It will not be long before governments begin to establish policies and regulations regarding the income generated by players of these game environments. This paper examines...

We find that accounting charges for goodwill impairment, which imply a deterioration in the capabilities of acquired assets to generate expected cash flows, provide useful indicators of CEO underperformance. We examine 5,990 firms that completed acquisitions and investigate the relation between...