This paper identifies potential data problems when using accounting databases. To examine data errors, two commonly used accounting databases, Value Line and Compustat, are compared in their qualitative and quantitative features. Data are examined using seven variables over a period of 11 years....

The rapid escalation of technology and the use of computers in business practice result in more information technology (IT) auditing and internal control standards and guidelines to assist auditors in their roles and responsibilities. Several organizations, such as the American Institute of...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine whether Japanese private placement issuers manipulate their earnings around the time of issuance and the relationship between earnings management and the post‐issue stock underperformance. Design/methodology/approach – Cross‐sectional...

Purpose The purpose of this study is to understand the current trends and development of corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting in emerging and developing economies and analyze 106 Chinese central enterprises (CEs) that disclose CSR reports from 2004 to 2015. Design/methodology/approach...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine whether Japanese private placement issuers manipulate their earnings around the time of issuance and the relationship between earnings management and the post-issue stock underperformance. Design/methodology/approach – Cross-sectional...

Purpose: Prior studies suggest that non-timely 10-Q filings indicate higher potential risks than non-timely 10-K filings. Furthermore, larger audit firms tend to be more risk-averse and conservative about reporting. Inspired by these research streams, this paper aims to investigate the...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyze the hurdles, compared with that in the United States, for the implementation of Continuous Auditing in China. As a timely, cost-saving and efficient auditing method, continuous auditing is being increasingly adopted throughout the world....