This study investigates the influence of Confucian culture on accounting conservatism. Using a sample of Chinese-listed firms during the period of 2001-2017, our findings reveal that Confucian culture, measured as the number of Confucian temples (schools) within a specific radius around a firm,...

With the rapid development of digital economy and technology in China, we research on whether corporate digital transformation in traditional industries can improve accounting quality as well as corporate governance. Our findings suggest that, firms proceeding more digital transformation have...

We use a case study to illustrate how different acquisition methods can result in different amounts of goodwill recognised on financial statements in China. China Merchants Bank adopted a two-step acquisition method: first, it acquired 53% of the shares of Hong Kong's Wing Lung Bank to gain...

This paper attempts to study the effect of the rotation of chief accountants of central SOEs. It is found that the rotation of chief accountants can improve the accounting information quality of SOEs. Mechanism analyses indicate that the above result is weakened when the tenure of chief...

Deleveraging policies help mitigate firms' financial risks and reduce systemic economic risks, yet their other consequences need examination. Using data of A-share listed firms in China from 2012 to 2018, we find that after the implementing of the deleveraging policy, the accounting conservatism...

This paper examines whether improvements in a firm's tax system impose positive spillover effects on its accounting system and accounting information quality. Using China's 2014 Tax-paying Credit Rating system, we find that A-rated firms exhibit lower discretionary accruals and improved...

Since the release and implementation of SFAS No.141 and No.142, there has been a continuous controversy over whether to apply the impairment-only or the amortisation-and-impairment method for subsequent goodwill accounting. FASB and IASB solicited opinions on proposed revisions through the and...

Frontmatter -- PREFACE -- CONTENTS -- EXPLANATORY NOTE -- I. THREE FABLES -- II. PRESENT ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES -- III. DEFENSE OF PRESENT ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES -- IV. ORIGIN OF PRESENT ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES -- V. THE NATURE OF VALUE -- VI. MONEY -- VII. MARKET PRICES -- VIII. IMPUTED MARKET...