• 융합경영연구
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.13-22
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• 2024

Purpose: While there has been extensive research on discretionary accruals (hereafter, 'DA') and accounting conservatism, interpretations have varied among researchers depending on how discretionary accruals are determined as proxies. This study investigates the relationship between discretionary accruals (DA) and accounting conservatism, focusing on the distinctions between signed DA and absolute DA. Research design, data and methodology: Using financial data from companies listed on the KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets from 2010 to 2020, we employ regression analysis to explore how signed and absolute DA impact accounting conservatism. This approach allows us to parse out the effects of positive versus negative discretionary accruals systematically. Results: Our findings indicate a divergent impact of DA on accounting conservatism. Specifically, in cases of negative DA, an increase in DA corresponds with heightened accounting conservatism. Conversely, when DA is positive, increases in DA do not exhibit a significant relationship with changes in accounting conservatism. These effects suggest that the nature of DA-whether it represents upward or downward earnings adjustments-critically influences its relationship with conservatism. Conclusions: The results elucidate the nuanced role of discretionary accruals in influencing accounting conservatism. The decrease in accounting conservatism associated with absolute increases in DA appears primarily driven by groups with downward earnings adjustments. This suggests that as negative DA diminishes toward zero, accounting conservatism intensifies, whereas positive DA does not have a parallel effect.

• 아태비즈니스연구
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.63-86
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• 2021

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of the application of accounting conservatism on the investment efficiency of listed companies in China under the background of the current rising environmental uncertainty. Design/methodology/approach - This study collected 14,934 observations of A-share listed companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen from 2013 to 2020, and analyzed the data by means of moderating effect test and multiple regression analysis. Findings - The results show that environmental uncertainty deteriorates the company's investment efficiency. The higher the level of environmental uncertainty, the more prone to over-investment and under-investment. Accounting conservatism plays moderating role between environmental uncertainty and investment efficiency. Among them, the moderating effect of conditional conservatism is to alleviate under-investment of the company under high financing constraints and the over-investment, while it intensifies the under-investment under low financing constraints. The moderating effect of unconditional conservatism is to alleviate the under-investment. Research implications or Originality - This study finds out the internal mechanism of accounting conservatism affecting investment efficiency, which not only helps to understand about the value of accounting conservatism standards, but also helps to improve the investment efficiency of listed companies.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제50권7호
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• pp.1099-1105
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• 2018

How to choose defaults in risk-informed regulations depends on the conservatism implicated in regulatory defaults. Without a universal agreement on the approaches dealing with the conservatism of defaults, however, the desirability of conservatism in regulatory risk analyses has long been controversial. The opponent views it as needlessly costly and irrational, and the proponent as a form of protection against possible omissions or underestimation of risks. Moreover, the inherent ambiguity of risk makes it difficult to set suitable defaults in terms of risk. This paper, the extension of the previous work [1], focuses on the effects of different levels of conservatism implicated in regulatory defaults on the estimates of risk. According to the postulated behaviors of regulated parties and the diversity of interests of regulators, in particular, various measures for evaluating the effect of conservatism in defaults are developed and their properties are explored. In addition, a simple decision model for setting regulatory defaults is formulated, based on the understanding of the effect of conservatism implicated in them. It can help decision makers evaluate the levels of safety likely to result from their regulatory policies.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.735-740
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• 2021

The purpose of this study is to assess how accounting conservatism is practiced in the Jordanian pharmaceuticals and medical industry. It assesses the association between accounting conservatism and intellectual capital (IC) in this industry. This study measures IC performance using the market price per share less book value. Accounting conservatism is measured using the book-to-price ratio, and the data was collected from company annual reports and the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) website. The data was collected for the period of six years (2014 to 2019). The sample was made up of four companies in the industry listed in the ASE. The data was analyzed using the SPSS program though the ordinary least squares regression model to assess how accounting conservatism is associated with IC. The findings indicate a negative association with companies having higher IC performance and reporting lower accounting conservatism. IC is applied more in these companies, although it might be lower than in other companies in other sectors. This study provides empirical evidence on how IC is applied in the industry and how it might be negatively associated with accounting conservatism. Findings indicate the need for more effective policies to promote recognition of intangible assets in the sector.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.135-143
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• 2023

This study seeks to ascertain whether publicly listed Jordanian corporations (listed on the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE)) exhibit accounting conservatism and whether such companies distribute dividends to stockholders. Furthermore, this study delves into the implications of accounting conservatism on dividend policy in the context of the quality of financial statements of publicly listed Jordanian companies listed on the ASE. To accomplish the aims of this study, the Quality of financial reporting is treated as a moderator for the relationship between accounting conservatism and dividend distribution. Hence, a panel data approach was utilized, which encompasses cross-sectional data for 95 industrial and service establishments for the period (2013-2017). The study found that accounting conservatism has a negative impact on dividends and that there is no difference in the impact of accounting conservatism on dividends based on the quality of financial reports. The study concluded with a number of recommendations, the most salient of which is the need for companies to enhance their concentration on accounting conservatism and adopt a suitable policy for dividends. Thus, this research provides an insights into the financial practices of Jordanian publicly listed corporations and highlights the need for a more informed decision-making process concerning dividends and accounting practices.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제13권9호
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• pp.95-101
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• 2015

Purpose - This study provides evidence of the impact of the mandatory adoption of Korean equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (K-IFRS) on accounting quality. K-IFRS uses fair value as a basis of measurement and is characterized by principle-based standards. These characteristics can lead to a decrease in conservatism. Therefore, this study aims to examine whether or not there is a change in the level of conservatism before and after the enforcement of K-IFRS (2007~2014). By comparing 2007 through 2008 and 2013 through 2014 (excluding 2009 to 2012), we test "the temporary adjustment phenomenon" and document an overall decline in the degree of conservatism after the adoption of K-IFRS. Research design, data, and methodology - Our sample is comprised of data of all listed Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) manufacturing distribution companies in Korea from 2007 to 2014, which yields the pooled sample of 4,412 (panel A) and 1,915 (panel B) firm-year observations for hypotheses 1 and 2. In line with recent literature, we adopt the Givoly and Hayn (2000) model, which recomputes the non-operating accruals, excluding two components that are most likely to capture the effect of restructuring activities: special items and gains or losses from discontinued operations. In addition, we also use these variables: SIZE, LEV, INV_CYCLE, ROA, OWN, and FOR. Results - Our sample period spans 2007 to 2014. This offers evidence on the effect of the mandatory adoption of IFRS on conservatism. Our findings can be summarized as follows. First, in panel A, for mandatory K-IFRS adoption (2011), we do not find any significant evidence of conservatism. We can guess that the "temporary adjustment phenomenon" is the reason that we do not find significant evidence of conservatism. Second, we investigate panel B from 2009 to 2012. We document an overall decline in the degree of conservatism after the adoption of K-IFRS. We can assume that these results are due to "the temporary adjustment phenomenon." Conclusions - This study finds that conservatism significantly decreased after IFRS adoption. In particular, this study makes the initial effort to elucidate "the temporary adjustment phenomenon" to analyze the effect of K-IFRS on conservative accounting. We argue that K-IFRS are conceptually conservative but that inappropriate application of the conservatism principles is likely to prevent financial reporting from reaching the level of conservatism targeted by the IASB. Overall, this paper contributes to the literature on IFRS and can be useful to capital market supervisors who are monitoring the trends of the firms implementing K-IFRS. Additionally, our results inform stakeholders of the potentially negative effect of the greater flexibility permitted by IFRS and/or lack of appropriate enforcement on key dimensions of accounting quality. This has important implications for Korean regulators and standard setters as they review the cost and benefits of IFRS. Our study also sheds light on the importance of the institutional environment in achieving the targeted objectives for improving financial reporting quality.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제18권7호
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• pp.527-535
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• 2018

본 연구는 부채감축을 목표로 시행된 공공기관 정상화 대책이 공기업의 보수적 회계처리에 어떠한 영향을 주었는지를 살펴보고자 한다. 구체적으로 공기업의 부채비율에 따른 보수적 회계처리가 일반적으로 어떠한 행태를 가지는지 검증하고, 공공기관 정상화 대책의 시행으로 보수적 회계처리 행태가 변화하였는지를 검증한다. 분석결과를 요약하면, 공기업의 경우에도 일반 사기업과 동일하게 부채비율과 보수적 회계처리 간에 유의한 양(+)의 관련성이 존재함을 확인하였다. 이는 공기업의 부채비율이 높아질수록 더욱 보수적인 회계처리가 이루어짐을 의미한다. 그러나 양자 간의 관련성은 정상화 대책이 시행된 이후에 유의한 변화가 관찰되지 않았다. 이는 공공기관 정상화 대책의 시행은 공기업의 보수적 회계처리 행태를 변화시키는 요인이 아님을 의미한다. 본 연구의 결과는 최근 보고되는 공기업의 지속적 부채감축 성과가 보수적 회계처리 실무와는 무관하며 실질적인 경영정상화 과정에 의한 것임을 시사한다. 본 연구는 공공기관의 부채감축이 중요시되는 현 상황에서 정부 정책의 효과를 평가하는데 중요한 실증적 증거를 제시하였다는 점에서 의미가 있다.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제12권5호
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• pp.27-32
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• 2014

Purpose - Since Iran's economy is only now developing, and its stock market is only now emerging, we should deal with the relationship between ownership structure and conservative accounting of companies to see whether such a relationship exists in Iran's market. This study aims to investigate the relationship between ownership structure and accounting conservatism of listed companies on the Tehran Stock Exchange. Research design, data, and methodology - All listed companies on the Tehran Stock Exchange, for which the required information financial statements (balance sheet, profit and loss account) could be acquired for the period 2007-2012, were studied. A total of 123 companies from various industries was selected. Results - In order to test the hypotheses, multi variate regression (inter procedure), with their meaningful t- and f-statistics, and a Durbin-Watson autocorrelation model were used. Conclusions - The research results show that the ownership of major shareholders and ownership concentration have a negative significant relationship with accounting conservatism. Therefore, as a significant negative relationship between concentration of ownership and accounting conservatism at the 95% confidence level was found, the second hypothesis was confirmed.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.347-353
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• 2019

본 연구는 사회책임투자 기업의 회계이익의 질(quality)을 회계보수주의(accounting conservatism) 측면에서 검증하였다. 본 연구의 표본은 12월 결산법인을 대상으로 2011년부터 2016년까지의 총 2,993개의 기업연도이다. 검증결과, 사회책임투자와 회계보수주의는 양(+)의 관련성을 나타냄에 따라 사회책임투자 수준이 높은 기업이 그렇지 않은 기업에 비해 대체로 회계보수주의 수준이 높은 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 본 연구에 의하면 사회책임투자 수준이 높은 기업일수록 상대적으로 양질의 회계이익을 보고하는 것으로 판단된다. 이러한 결과는 사회책임투자(SRI) 기업에 직간접적으로 투자하고자 하는 투자자들의 의사결정에 하나의 유용한 정보가 될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다는 점에서 본 연구의 의의가 있다고 할 수 있다. 본 연구는 기업의 사회책임투자(SRI)에 대한 각계의 관심이 증대되고 있는 현 시점에서, 사회책임투자 기업의 회계이익의 질을 직접적으로 검증하였다는 점에서 선행연구와 차별성이 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제19권8호
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• pp.141-149
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• 2021

본 연구는 기업보수주의 측정으로 회계정보가 배당정책에 미치는 연구를 내부회계 관리제도 관점에서 연구하였다. 검증은 한국은행 (2019) 「2018 년 기업 경영 분석』과 한국 생산성 본부의 기업분석 중 유가증권 상장기업 (코스닥, 금융업은 제외) 543개의 기업을 표본 (12월 결산 법인으로 상장기업 공개된 재무자료) 으로 구성하였다. SPSS 22을 활용하여 탐색적 요인분석과 회귀 분석으로 실증분석 하였다. 첫째는 기업 보수주의와 배당정책 역할과 관련되는 검증으로써, 내부회계 관리가 재무의사결정에 영향을 미치는지에 대한 검증이다. 둘째, 내부 회계 관리가 존재하는 경우, 보수주의와 투자정책 (사내유보, 부채차입, 자본증자, 배당 등) 이 회계정보에 따라 기업 가치에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지에 대한 검증이다. 그 결과 내부회계 관리 제도의 관점에서 회계정보의 변수중 수익성이 재투자의 기업 가치평가 방식으로 기업보수주의 와 배당정책에 긍정적인 영향을 줄 수 있음을 발견하였다. 또한 기업 보수주의가 잉여금 및 사내 적립금 등 자본 축적 재투자로 인한 수익성 대비 가치로 영향을 주는 것으로 입증되었다. 추후 내부 회계 관리제도의 취약점 개선과 지배구조의 관련성으로 기업보수주의와 배당정책의 상호보완성을 연구 논의하기로 한다.