Measuring the effectiveness of selected corporate governance practices and their implications for audit quality: evidence from Qatar
by Emad Awadallah
Afro-Asian J. of Finance and Accounting (AAJFA), Vol. 10, No. 1, 2020

Abstract: Recent global financial scandals have led to a number of investigations into the effectiveness of corporate governance. Although evidence exists from developed economies, very scanty studies have been conducted in emerging economies where corporate governance is just evolving. The aim of this study is to provide evidence on the effectiveness of corporate governance practices and the implications for audit quality in Qatar, a fast-developing country. The paper conducts a market-based study. Data for analysis are gathered from the non-financial companies listed on the stock exchange, covering a four-year period 2013–2016. Logistic regression is used in investigating the questions that are raised in the study. Findings show that board independence, CEO duality and audit committees have a significant relationship with audit quality. The results also indicate that institutional investors and managerial ownership have no significant impact on audit quality. Furthermore, the size of the company, along with business complexity and leverage, are affecting audit quality.

Online publication date: Fri, 10-Jan-2020

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