This paper investigates whether firm ownership structure alters the likelihood of auditor resignations and the associated stock market reaction in the U.S. over the period 2004-2008. Relying on prior research, we posit that family ownership aligns family members’ interests with those of...

The 1997/98 financial crisis forced the Indonesian government to inject capital into selected banks, introduce deposit insurance and change capital requirements. This study investigates the relation between highly concentrated ownership and bank risk-taking using a sample of 52 insured private...