With the movement towards adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) worldwide, a question arises as to whether the adoption of a principles-based approach such as IFRS will ultimately result in higher quality financial reporting. This issue is particularly relevant because,...

We present evidence on the resolution of proposed audit adjustments during a unique period of time immediately following several US financial scandals and surrounding the passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). During this period auditors and clients both faced increased scrutiny from investors...