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Corporate governance attributes and financial reporting quality: An evidence from a developing country in Africa

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  • Martin Kabwe

    (University of Zambia, Directorate of Research and Graduate Studies)

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The study's objective was to analyse the relationship between corporate governance attributes and financial reporting quality from a developing country perspective. Data was collected through quantitative content analysis of annual reports and audited financial statements (2012 to 2018) of Zambian-listed companies. This was a longitudinal study that involved panel data analysis. Therefore, a Hausman test was conducted to select the model to use. Panel regression analysis was used as a data analysis technique. Results show a statistically significant positive relationship between board size and financial reporting quality. A positive but statistically insignificant relationship existed between board accounting expertise, board gender diversity, audit committee independence and financial reporting quality. A negative but insignificant relationship existed between board independence and financial reporting quality. The corporate governance system alone cannot guarantee quality financial information by reporting entities. This could be related to the lack of an effective corporate governance system. Therefore, authorities must consider strengthening the regulatory enforcement mechanisms to ensure that companies achieve high financial reporting quality. Key Words:Corporate Governance, Financial Reporting Quality, Developing Country, International Financial Reporting Standards

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  • Martin Kabwe, 2023. "Corporate governance attributes and financial reporting quality: An evidence from a developing country in Africa," International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Center for the Strategic Studies in Business and Finance, vol. 12(1), pages 179-191, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:rbs:ijbrss:v:12:y:2023:i:1:p:179-191
    DOI: 10.20525/ijrbs.v12i1.2287
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