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Internal audit independence, legal person governance structure, and financial reporting quality

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  • Wang, Pengmian
  • Liang, Shuguang

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This study measures the independence of internal audit through the lens of audit committee independence and examines its impact on financial reporting quality. Based on empirical analysis using panel data from A-share listed companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen, the research finds that the independence of internal audit contributes to the enhancement of financial reporting quality. Furthermore, legal person governance structure plays a crucial mediating role in this relationship. Specifically, the independence of internal audit can optimize financial reporting quality by expanding board size and diversifying share ownership. Additionally, the promoting effect of internal audit independence is more pronounced in firms with strong executive incentives and high-quality information disclosure.

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  • Wang, Pengmian & Liang, Shuguang, 2025. "Internal audit independence, legal person governance structure, and financial reporting quality," International Review of Economics & Finance, Elsevier, vol. 101(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:reveco:v:101:y:2025:i:c:s1059056025003053
    DOI: 10.1016/j.iref.2025.104142
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    Internal audit independence; Legal person governance structure; Financial reporting quality;
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    JEL classification:

    • M42 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Accounting - - - Auditing
    • G34 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Mergers; Acquisitions; Restructuring; Corporate Governance
    • G38 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Government Policy and Regulation
    • M48 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Accounting - - - Government Policy and Regulation

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