Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Jingyan Wang Author-X-Name-First: Jingyan Author-X-Name-Last: Wang Author-Name: Helmi Hamammi Author-X-Name-First: Helmi Author-X-Name-Last: Hamammi Author-Name: A.A. Ousama Author-X-Name-First: A.A. Author-X-Name-Last: Ousama Title: Does the power of negotiation influence audit fees? Evidence from the Chinese context Abstract: This paper aims to test the impact of negotiation power between auditors and audited companies, in relation to audit fees. The study found that there is a significant positive relationship between auditors' power of negotiation and the audit fees. In addition, it found that there is a significant negative relationship between the size of the audited companies, their negotiating power and the audit fees. These findings indicate that when companies negotiate with Big4 audit firms, their bargaining power does not have a significant effect on the audit fees. Nevertheless, if the auditor is not one of the Big4, there is a significantly negative relationship between the company's bargaining power and audit fees. The relationship therefore changes according to the size of a company. If a company is large, there will be a negative relationship with the audit fees. However, if it is a small company, the relationship is not significant. Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Accounting Pages: 1-19 Issue: 1 Volume: 11 Year: 2022 Keywords: audit negotiation; audit fees; bargaining power; accounting firms; audit clients. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=119611 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijecac:v:11:y:2022:i:1:p:1-19 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Alexander Nevrela Author-X-Name-First: Alexander Author-X-Name-Last: Nevrela Title: Association between corporate social responsibility and goodwill impairment: evidence from the European Union Abstract: I examine the association between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and goodwill impairment (GWI) in the European Union. A stream of literature indicates that CSR is associated with determinants of GWI. Prior literature has shown that each CSR component could generate individual effects. Therefore, I focus on disaggregating CSR into its main categories: environmental, social, and governance (ESG). I believe it is beneficial to provide evidence on the individual effects of ESG on GWI, as CSR affects multiple mergers and acquisitions (M%A) processes as well as the post-merger deal performance. Governance activities are in short-term associated with GWI, while social activities reveal a longer-term association (until <i>t</i> + 3). Furthermore, I investigate the association between ESG and the discretionary (unexpected) GWI losses. The results show that managers who engage in governance and environmental activities seem to act more ethically regarding earnings management behaviour. Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Accounting Pages: 42-72 Issue: 1 Volume: 11 Year: 2022 Keywords: corporate social responsibility; CSR; goodwill impairment; GWI; mergers and acquisitions; environmental social and governance; ESG. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=119612 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijecac:v:11:y:2022:i:1:p:42-72 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Godfred Matthew Yaw Owusu Author-X-Name-First: Godfred Matthew Yaw Author-X-Name-Last: Owusu Author-Name: Susela Devi K. Suppiah Author-X-Name-First: Susela Devi K. Author-X-Name-Last: Suppiah Author-Name: Nur Ashikin Mohd Saat Author-X-Name-First: Nur Ashikin Mohd Author-X-Name-Last: Saat Author-Name: Siong Hook Law Author-X-Name-First: Siong Hook Author-X-Name-Last: Law Title: IFRS adoption and economic growth in developing economies Abstract: We examine whether the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) affects economic growth in developing economies and investigate the role that country-level institutional quality plays in the relationship. Using a panel data averaged over three non-overlapping years, from the period 1996 to 2013, for 78 developing countries and employing the efficient two-step system generalised methods of moment (GMM) estimation technique; we find that countries that adopt IFRS experience better economic growth than non-adopting countries. Our results also demonstrate that good institutions moderate the IFRS-economic growth nexus. Taken together, these findings suggest that IFRS adoption has important implications for economic growth. Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Accounting Pages: 73-98 Issue: 1 Volume: 11 Year: 2022 Keywords: International Financial Reporting Standards; IFRS; economic growth; developing economies; generalised methods of moment; GMM; institutional quality; foreign direct investment; FDI; principal component analysis; accounting standards; system GMM; accounting systems. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=119613 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijecac:v:11:y:2022:i:1:p:73-98 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sushanta Kumar Mahapatra Author-X-Name-First: Sushanta Kumar Author-X-Name-Last: Mahapatra Author-Name: Pitresh Kaushik Author-X-Name-First: Pitresh Author-X-Name-Last: Kaushik Title: Effect of Sensex on direct tax collection: an empirical study from India Abstract: Direct tax collection is one of the most important sources of revenue for the Government of India, as it accounts for half of the gross tax revenue according to the financial statements of the Government of India. This study attempts to analyse the trend of direct tax collection over the years and the changes in the three main components of corporate tax, personal tax, and other direct tax. It was found that the corporate tax collection was higher than the personal tax collection. The data was collected from the Income Tax Department of India and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). An analysis of direct tax collection and its pattern was conducted. The paper also tries to establish a relationship between direct tax collections and how it is affected by market index namely Sensex. The study analyse the trend of change in direct tax collection in India and relative variation in Sensex. There are studies pertaining to various macro and microeconomic factors though a study linking mentioned two factors is less likely to be seen in India. It is found that there is a moderately positive correlation between direct tax collection and Sensex although the same is not significant. Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Accounting Pages: 99-114 Issue: 1 Volume: 11 Year: 2022 Keywords: direct tax; taxation; Sensex; market return; tax collection. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=119614 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijecac:v:11:y:2022:i:1:p:99-114 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Mehak Gupta Author-X-Name-First: Mehak Author-X-Name-Last: Gupta Author-Name: Sonali Aggarwal Author-X-Name-First: Sonali Author-X-Name-Last: Aggarwal Title: Impact of sectoral bank credit on economic growth in India - an empirical analysis Abstract: The aim of the present study is on empirically testing the impact of sectoral credit amongst Indian sectors on economic growth. This was achieved by studying the relation between sectoral credit, liquidity and economic growth. The results of the study prove that the sectoral credit was seem to be working on the growth of Indian markets in the long run. On the contrary, it was found that in the short run not only credit was an important factor which impacted the growth of the economy but increase in broad money liquidity, i.e., M3 also impacted sectoral credit which was in favour of our research hypothesis. Similarly, it was also found that past volatility change in terms of different sectors growth was impacting current economic growth again showing the applicability of the concept of increase in sectoral credit and liquidity impacts the economic growth in the Indian markets. However, the external shocks in the variables affect the stable equilibrium in the short run while these stability in the markets were maintained in the long period of time. Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Accounting Pages: 20-41 Issue: 1 Volume: 11 Year: 2022 Keywords: sectoral credit; economic growth; vector error correction model; VECM; impulse response; M3; ADF stationarity test; regression. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=119615 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijecac:v:11:y:2022:i:1:p:20-41 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Melinda Timea Fülöp Author-X-Name-First: Melinda Timea Author-X-Name-Last: Fülöp Author-Name: Gabriel Raita Author-X-Name-First: Gabriel Author-X-Name-Last: Raita Title: Assurance of financial audit reporting and sustainability reporting Abstract: Certification and auditors' responsibility for financial and non-financial statements has been a hotly debated topic in the literature recently. Given national, international, and even global economic changes, auditors are subject to risks specific to their activities. The public's perception and confidence in the auditor's assurance has waned because of major scandals, leading to several legislative changes at the international level in terms of audit work. The purpose of the paper is to ensure the audit report related to financial statements and sustainable reporting. The research results show that there is a link between the financial statement auditor and the sustainable reporting auditor. It is also required in the international framework: the election of a big 4 auditor to audit the financial statements; the promoter of the election of a big 4 auditor; and the certification of sustainable reporting. Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Accounting Pages: 213-232 Issue: 3 Volume: 11 Year: 2022 Keywords: audit; assurance; corporate reporting. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=126276 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijecac:v:11:y:2022:i:3:p:213-232 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Neha Shrivastava Author-X-Name-First: Neha Author-X-Name-Last: Shrivastava Author-Name: Peeyush Bangur Author-X-Name-First: Peeyush Author-X-Name-Last: Bangur Author-Name: Deepak Shrivastava Author-X-Name-First: Deepak Author-X-Name-Last: Shrivastava Title: Factors influencing foreign direct investments: Indian evidence Abstract: Foreign direct investments have become vital for the economic growth of developing countries. This paper aims to understand and evaluate the factors that influence FDI inflow in India. A regression model has carried out an evocative analysis to assess the impact of macroeconomic factors on the inflow of FDI in the Indian economy. Further, we have discussed the corrective measures and effective strategies to establish the smooth inflow of FDI. The study discovered the extensive requirement of FII and FDI in the Indian economy. Also, there is a sincere necessity for currency stability. The variables - international trade and REER showed a positive relationship with FDI inflow. Therefore, the government needs to extend its assistance to strengthen exports and manufacturing industries. It can be done by proper allocation of FDI and FII. Moreover, it will help the domestic industries to maintain the long-term benefits. Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Accounting Pages: 233-243 Issue: 3 Volume: 11 Year: 2022 Keywords: foreign direct investments; FDI; FII; inflation; economic growth; government policies; exchange rate; GDP. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=126281 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijecac:v:11:y:2022:i:3:p:233-243 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Kirti Aggarwal Author-X-Name-First: Kirti Author-X-Name-Last: Aggarwal Title: Corporate characteristics and HR disclosure: a missing link in Indian corporate sector Abstract: The present study has been conducted to know the current state of voluntary human resource (HR) disclosure practices in an emerging economy of India. This study also examines the association between corporate characteristics and the level of HR disclosure by Indian listed companies, based on a sample of 125 companies listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE-200 Index) for the time period of nine years (F.Y. 2012-2013 to 2020-2021). The outcomes revealed that there is only 45.51% HR information disclosed by the selected companies. Further, the outcomes of two-way least square dummy variable (LSDV) regression model revealed that out of selected independent variables only company age, company size, ownership concentration, debt-equity ratio, and total number of pages of an annual report have significantly associated with the level of HR disclosure. The present study provides useful insights to policymakers for constructing a human resource disclosure index (HRDI) which should be mandatory for Indian companies to disclose the items that are included in the index. Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Accounting Pages: 244-270 Issue: 3 Volume: 11 Year: 2022 Keywords: corporate characteristics; HR disclosure; content analysis; annual report; India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=126282 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijecac:v:11:y:2022:i:3:p:244-270 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Prasenjit Roy Author-X-Name-First: Prasenjit Author-X-Name-Last: Roy Author-Name: Arindam Gupta Author-X-Name-First: Arindam Author-X-Name-Last: Gupta Title: A study into determinants of underpricing of initial public offerings in India during 2015-2020 Abstract: The study examines IPO-underpricing of the book-built IPOs getting listed at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) over the period 2015-2020. The sample comprises a wide range of industry sectors with 19 from BFSI, 12 from electronics and information technology followed by various other sectors. The findings indicate that the degree of IPO-underpricing is on a downward trend compared to the previous studies. The average IPO-underpricing is found to be 11.195% during the study period. Multiple regression results bring about oversubscription ratio, offer size, general market conditions and underwriter prestige as significant determinants. The results of the study postulate that the decline in the degree of underpricing has the likelihood to extend greater opportunity cost to the investors and repose confidence in the Indian primary market. The implication of the study entails market regulators introducing norms that intend to protect investors in IPO over a longer time horizon. Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Accounting Pages: 271-292 Issue: 3 Volume: 11 Year: 2022 Keywords: underpricing; initial public offerings; IPOs; primary market; IPO-underpricing; IPO; oversubscription; overreaction; investor; return; India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=126284 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijecac:v:11:y:2022:i:3:p:271-292 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ahanaf Shahriar Author-X-Name-First: Ahanaf Author-X-Name-Last: Shahriar Author-Name: Muhammad Nazmul Hoque Author-X-Name-First: Muhammad Nazmul Author-X-Name-Last: Hoque Author-Name: Peter Wanke Author-X-Name-First: Peter Author-X-Name-Last: Wanke Author-Name: Md. Abul Kalam Azad Author-X-Name-First: Md. Abul Kalam Author-X-Name-Last: Azad Title: Impact of capital regulation on financial stability: a North-European study Abstract: Capital regulations by the governments worldwide aim for strengthening financial stability. Yet, financial turmoil is continuing. Despite a substantial number of studies on financial stability worldwide, findings from Northern European countries are limited. This study examines the impact of capital regulation on financial stability of North European countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the UK). Over the sample period of 2010-2020, a panel data regression analysis is done on a substantially balanced panel data employing a collection of six diverse North European nation financial institutions. Regression analysis reveals that the capital ratio, leverage ratio, country governance index and ownership concentration have statistically significant impacts on stability. However, the effect of the bank size, bank profitability and macro-economic factor, i.e., annual GDP growth, offered statistically insignificant impact on stability of financial institutions. Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Accounting Pages: 293-305 Issue: 3 Volume: 11 Year: 2022 Keywords: North Europe; financial institutions; stability; capital ratio; ownership concentration. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=126294 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijecac:v:11:y:2022:i:3:p:293-305 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Gunnar Wahlström Author-X-Name-First: Gunnar Author-X-Name-Last: Wahlström Title: The use of multidimensional information in credit decisions: a study from the inside of a successful bank Abstract: This study explores credit decisions in a bank that, according to Standard and Poor, is one of the largest in the world in terms of assets and that Moody's has described as one of the least likely banks in the world to default. This study reveals that local credit officers, who were geographically close to their customers, had great freedom in credit decisions, regardless of the size of the loan. Larger credit decisions must be confirmed by headquarters. Once confirmed, the local officer handles the credit further. Freedom for local credit officers worked as a device to motivate to work beyond the formal system of risk measurement, and to seek complex information in their face-to-face meetings with customers. The described approach to credit decisions was set by strict control through the use of numbers, as top management could step in if middle managers or local credit officers were incompetent. Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Accounting Pages: 135-154 Issue: 2 Volume: 11 Year: 2022 Keywords: bank; credit decisions; management control; risk measurement; freedom in decision. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=124133 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijecac:v:11:y:2022:i:2:p:135-154 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Aida Sy Author-X-Name-First: Aida Author-X-Name-Last: Sy Author-Name: Christos Konstantinidis Author-X-Name-First: Christos Author-X-Name-Last: Konstantinidis Author-Name: Anneta Polychroniadoy Author-X-Name-First: Anneta Author-X-Name-Last: Polychroniadoy Author-Name: Evanthia Rizopoulou Author-X-Name-First: Evanthia Author-X-Name-Last: Rizopoulou Title: Studying the performance of the Greek public insurance organisations consolidation as a measure for their competitiveness and viability Abstract: The viability of public insurance organisations in Greece was an issue that significantly concerned all researchers, the vast majority of whom ended up consolidating the organisations as the most effective solution. For this reason, the purpose of this work is, on one hand, the measurement of the efficiency of the employees before and after the consolidation of the public insurance organisations in Greece, and on the other hand, the reflection of the degree of their agreement in its individual dimensions. From the results that emerged, it is found that the employees of the new united created organisation called E.F.K.A., agree that before the unification they served citizens efficiently and that they worked with less stress, in contrast to the unification, which does not seem to be a measure to stimulate the competitiveness-viability of the organisations as it has negatively affected their own efficiency compared to the previous period. Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Accounting Pages: 155-163 Issue: 2 Volume: 11 Year: 2022 Keywords: sustainability; insurance organisations; employee efficiency. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=124134 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijecac:v:11:y:2022:i:2:p:155-163 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Haochen Guo Author-X-Name-First: Haochen Author-X-Name-Last: Guo Author-Name: Zdeněk Zmeškal Author-X-Name-First: Zdeněk Author-X-Name-Last: Zmeškal Title: TARCH model-based dynamic hedging strategy of ADR portfolios Abstract: Traditional hedging is only applied to minimise uncertainty about the financial asset's value at some particular future time when the hedge is closed, and it is only concerned with one scenario. However, dynamic hedging is used with simulation techniques to value the financial assets and to measure risk. The framework relies on solving the traditional hedging strategy, but it is used to simulate various multi-scenarios for the portfolio value. The purpose of this paper is to apply Monte Carlo to simulate the threshold autoregressive conditionally heteroschedastic (TARCH) process to determine the dynamic hedging strategy of the proposed American depositary receipt (ADR) stock portfolios. The empirical study examines Germany and the UK ADR portfolios to reduce China's ADR portfolio risk in the US equity market. It contributes to solving investing in foreign stocks to hedge risky stocks in the US equity market. The result presents that using Germany and the UK's ADR portfolios could lead against the risk of investment of China's ADRs in the US equity market. It can improve the investor's portfolio allocation and protects the profit. Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Accounting Pages: 199-211 Issue: 2 Volume: 11 Year: 2022 Keywords: TARCH model; dynamic hedging strategy; value at risk; Monte Carlo simulation; volatility model; American depositary receipt; ADR; the US equity market. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=124141 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijecac:v:11:y:2022:i:2:p:199-211 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sangeeta Mittal Author-X-Name-First: Sangeeta Author-X-Name-Last: Mittal Author-Name: Sonali Garg Author-X-Name-First: Sonali Author-X-Name-Last: Garg Title: Working capital management and shareholders' value creation in the emerging Asian market: the evidence from Indian manufacturing sector Abstract: The recent global financial crisis had made working capital management more significant for the firms owing to its impact on the firm's liquidity and profitability. The objective of this study is to scrutinise the influence of working capital management and its components on shareholders' value creation in the Indian manufacturing sector, as there is a dearth of literature on their relationship. The dependent variable, economic value added is used as a measure of shareholders' value creation to analyse the association between working capital management and shareholders' value creation in selected firms for the period of 2011 to 2019. Using panel data regression methodology, the results showed that shareholders' value creation is significantly affected by working capital management. The study also inferred that shareholders' value creation is positively and significantly affected by the inventory conversion period and accounts payables period. The study recommends that firms with a high level of inventory and having good relations with their suppliers can create more shareholders' value. The managers were also urged to use an aggressive working capital financing policy. Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Accounting Pages: 115-134 Issue: 2 Volume: 11 Year: 2022 Keywords: working capital; shareholder value; economic value; manufacturing sector; liquidity; profitability. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=124145 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijecac:v:11:y:2022:i:2:p:115-134 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Rajashree K. Gethe Author-X-Name-First: Rajashree K. Author-X-Name-Last: Gethe Author-Name: Ankit Bajaj Author-X-Name-First: Ankit Author-X-Name-Last: Bajaj Author-Name: Mahesh S. Hulage Author-X-Name-First: Mahesh S. Author-X-Name-Last: Hulage Title: Behavioural finance: understanding impact of human behaviour towards financial decision making Abstract: The purpose of this research paper is to develop a conceptual framework and understanding of the field of behavioural finance. This paper puts forth theoretical aspects and practical implications of how human's behaviour affects a person's financial decision making. The research paper proposes a conceptual interrelation between finance, psychology, and sociology where the paper focuses on developing a certain factor which will help to deeply understand human's behaviour while making a financial decision (behavioural finance). Behavioural finance is one of the emerging areas of research in the field of finance. It focuses on the impact of human psychology and behaviour on financial decision making. So, it will be really interesting to find out the behavioural and emotional state factors that promote a human being to make a financial decision. This research paper is to find out the factors that promotes a human being to make the financial decisions which sometimes are not as per the financial theories. Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Accounting Pages: 182-198 Issue: 2 Volume: 11 Year: 2022 Keywords: behavioural finance; behavioural biases; individual's financial decision making; psychology of investors. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=124149 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijecac:v:11:y:2022:i:2:p:182-198 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Luiz Henrique De Lacerda Sanglard Author-X-Name-First: Luiz Henrique De Lacerda Author-X-Name-Last: Sanglard Author-Name: Ana Lucia Fontes De Souza Vasconcelos Author-X-Name-First: Ana Lucia Fontes De Souza Author-X-Name-Last: Vasconcelos Author-Name: Liliane Cristina Segura Author-X-Name-First: Liliane Cristina Author-X-Name-Last: Segura Title: The morality of edge sorting and the indefatigability of resourceful evasion and avoidance gambits Abstract: Notwithstanding the harm's extent produced by the relevant avoidance method, this should not determine whether the conduct should be punished, it should be reprimanded regardless. The fact of the matter is that, even though players play according to previously established rules, abuses will eventually be committed, therefore tax authorities must possess the proper tools to deter such abusive measures. Despite that fact that taxpayers have the right to pre-tax income, this argument cannot be used as to overcome the collectivity's needs, represented by the state, for economic agents depend on the state to derive wealth. An active market, the protection of private property, a functional stock market, all that would not be possible without effective taxation. The obvious economic benefit is not the only reason why individuals and companies alike avoid and evade, that is, a sense of justice and economic inequality also influences the extent individuals comply, ultimately affecting taxpayers' and planners' behaviour. Journal: Int. J. of Economics and Accounting Pages: 164-181 Issue: 2 Volume: 11 Year: 2022 Keywords: tax evasion; tax avoidance; white-collar crime; tax crime; inequality; taxation. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=124150 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijecac:v:11:y:2022:i:2:p:164-181