• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제8권9호
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• pp.189-199
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• 2021

This study attempts to examine the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosure and earnings management practices in the context of Saudi Arabia after mandatory IFRS adoption. It is carried out on an unbalanced panel of 277 observations over the period 2017-2019. For this purpose, CSR disclosure is measured by Bloomberg ESG scores, while the residuals from the modified Jones model are considered for earnings management. As control variables, we have retained the firm performance, market-to-book ratio, firm size, financial leverage, board independence, ownership concentration, managerial ownership, and lagged discretionary accruals. Using the system GMM estimator in the dynamic panel, the results show a positive association between CSR disclosure and earnings management practices, thus supporting the perspective of agency theory. Managers engage in socially responsible activities beforehand to conceal their wrongdoing and convince stakeholders that the organization is transparent. They probably use ethical codes as a tool to achieve their own goals rather than the firm's goals. Our contribution is the use of recent data (2017-2019) taking into account the mandatory adoption of IFRS in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, to our knowledge, this study is the first to address CSR disclosure and earnings management practices using GMM system estimates.

• 한국중재학회지:중재연구
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.95-106
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• 2023

This informative piece delves into the intriguing and crucial history of third-party funding in Nigeria and its application in the Arbitration and Mediation Act of 2023. The article analyses the impact of this funding on cross-border transactions while addressing concerns about mandatory disclosure. The absence of remedies or sanctions for non-disclosure is also a matter of concern that warrants thoughtful examination. The article looks closer at the role of courts, tribunals, and arbitral institutions in addressing gaps in the Act. Ultimately, it presents a well-considered set of recommendations for moving forward. Overall, this piece provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the intricate world of third-party funding and its significance within the Nigerian legal system.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.135-144
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• 2021

This study investigates the impact of gender diversity on the board of directors on corporate intellectual capital (IC) disclosure in Indonesia. For the study purpose, the sample was divided into two sections, i.e., companies with large capitalizations and companies with small capitalizations. A paired T-test was used to observe significant changes in the disclosure level between period and type of firm. Using linear regression analysis, the influence of gender diversity and other variables on IC disclosure was examined. The findings show that IC disclosure varies for large and small companies. The level of IC disclosure in large companies was stronger than in small companies. The results of the multivariate analysis showed that the profitability, leverage, ownership, and type of business of the company significantly affect IC disclosure. For companies with large capitalization, the presence of women directors on corporate boards or gender diversity on corporate boards does not impact IC disclosure. This is because the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) does not insist on IC disclosure. However, for small companies, the existence of gender diversity has a significant effect on IC disclosure. The findings of this study suggest that policymakers and standard makers must consider the inclusion of IC disclosure on the annual report as mandatory.

• Asian Journal of Business Environment
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.45-50
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• 2020

Purpose: This paper examines the theoretical grounds for the disclosure of the Korea Fair Trade Commission. Three central measures of the disclosure are scrutinized: The interconnected status of affiliate companies, the important matters of private affiliates, and the large internal transactions. Contemplating on three measures, respectively, we review the rationale and derive policy implications. Research design, data, and methodology: Collecting the data of violation rates and remedial measures, we analyze the intensity of the disclosure enforcement. These statistics are critically reviewed by the economic literature of mandatory disclosure. Results: Statistics evince that the Korea Fair Trade Commission has enforced the regulatory disclosure quite successfully. Violation rates of the disclosure has declined from the outset. It demonstrates that the Korea Fair Trade Commission has enforced those measures satisfactorily for about a decade. But we cannot ascertain empirically whether the regulatory disclosures are socially and economically beneficial. To evaluate the effect of the regulatory disclosures precisely, we need a further empirical investigation. Conclusions: Despite the lack of policy evaluation, this study suggests complementary measures for current disclosures. First, disclosure of executive compensation in privately held subsidiaries must be introduced. Second, the controlling shareholder/manager should be responsible for information disclosure on foreign subsidiaries.

• 벤처혁신연구
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.77-90
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• 2024

ESG에 대한 논의가 유럽 및 여러 국가에서 활발히 이루어지고 있는 가운데 최근에는 상장회사의 비재무 정보와 관련된 ESG 정보공시의 의무화를 추진하는 국가들이 급속히 증가하고 있다. 하지만, 기업들이 글로벌 ESG 정보공시 의무화에 대응하는 데에 있어서 글로벌 ESG 공시기준의 요구사항이 까다롭거나 데이터 관리의 복잡성과 ESG 제도 자체에 대한 이해 및 준비가 부족한 문제점들이 나타나고 있다. 또한, 기후변화로 인한 기업경영의 기회와 위험요인이 기업의 재무 영향에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지에 대한 합리적인 분석을 요구하고 있어 공시기준에 부합하는 결과를 분석하기까지는 상당한 어려움이 예상된다. 이처럼 ESG 경영활동 및 정보공시 업무 등의 업무를 수행하려면 다양한 유형과 출처의 데이터가 필요하며 이를 투명하게 측정하고 오류 없이 취합하여 누락 없이 관리하기 위해서는 정보시스템을 통한 관리가 필요하다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 기업의 ESG 활동을 ESG 정보공시를 통하여 다양한 이해관계자들에게 투명하고 효율적으로 전달되기 위해서 다양한 관련 지표와 데이터를 통합 관리하기 위한 ESG 데이터 통합관리 모델을 설계하였으며 주요 프로세스별로 ESG 업무와 관리를 처리하기 위한 정보시스템 구현을 위한 프레임워크를 개발하였다. 이러한 연구 결과는 ESG 공시업무에 어려움에 당면한 기업에게 ESG 정보공시를 효율적으로 관리하기 위한 실무적인 차원에서 도움을 줄 수 있다. 또한, ESG 공시업무 프로세스 분석을 통한 데이터 통합관리 모델 제시 및 ESG 정보공시를 지원하기 정보시스템의 개발은 향후 ESG를 연구하는 데에 필요한 학술적인 측면에 연구에 의의가 있었다.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.119-129
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• 2020

The main purpose of this study is to examine the impact of intellectual capital disclosure (ICD) on firm performance in the pharmaceutical and chemical industry of Bangladesh. In this study, 21 listed pharmaceutical and chemical companies have been selected as sample for 2016 and 2017. This study used the intellectual capital disclosure index developed by Rahman, Sobhan, and Islam. Return on assets and return on equity have been used as the proxy variable of firm performance. In this study, content analysis is performed to assess the level of disclosure regarding intellectual capital and pooled cross-sectional analysis is used to assess the relationship between ICD and firm performance. The study has found a positive and significant relationship between ICD and firm performance. Besides, an in-depth analysis of this study shows that all the components of ICD namely internal capital disclosure, external capital disclosure, and human capital disclosure are also positively and significantly associated with firm performance. The study suggests the development of an intellectual capital disclosure framework by the regulatory authority for mandatory compliance. This will improve the quality and quantity of ICD in the annual reports. Besides, firms should more emphasize on ICD which will help to improve their performance.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제5권4호
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• pp.67-72
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• 2018

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of quality of management discussion and analysis (MD&A) disclosure on stock price crash risk. The MD&A can be seen to reflect the management's intention on public announcement and reveals directly what the management says to communicate with outside investors. A firm's high-quality MD&A implies the management's commitment to communicating with the market, not allowing the managers to have incentives to hoard unfavorable news, which if revealed to the public, may lead to downward stock price corrections, damaging corporate values. The high-quality MD&A is, thus, likely to reduce the stock price crash risk. We use a logistic regression to test whether MD&A influences crash risk using listed companies in the Korean Stock Exchange (KSE) stock market between 2010 and 2013. Findings of the empirical test show that the higher the quality of MD&A, the less likely crash risk appears, implying that the MD&A disclosed adequately can be one of the factors mitigating firm's stock price crash risk. This study has implications as it presents the MD&A disclosure as a factor influencing stock price crash risk and suggests voluntary disclosure as well as mandatory disclosure acts as a variable that explains the risk of stock price crash.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.227-238
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• 2019

본 연구는 감사품질이 비영리법인인 자선단체의 기부금에 미치는 영향을 분석하고 있다. 실증분석 결과에 의하면 재무정보의 강제공시와 높은 수준의 감사품질은 자선단체의 기부금과 양(+)의 관계를 가지는 것으로 나타났으며, 또한, 대형 4개 회계감사법인이 감사업무를 맡은 자선단체는 그렇지 않은 자선단체에 비해 더 많은 기부금을 받을 가능성이 높은 것으로 나타났다. 이와 같은 양(+)의 관계는 규모가 작은 자선단체에서 더욱 유의한 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구에서의 분석결과는 재무정보의 공시 및 수준 높은 외부감사를 통한 자선단체 재무보고의 투명성 제고가 기부금 증가에 매우 중요한 역할을 하고 있음을 시사하고 있음을 알 수 있다.

• Asian Journal of Business Environment
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.35-46
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• 2019

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to find out the intellectual capital disclosure (ICD) and its determinants in the pharmaceutical and chemical industry of Bangladesh. Research design, data, and methodology - This research study is conducted on the listed firms of pharmaceutical and chemical industry in Bangladesh during the period of 2016 to 2017. This study develops a self-structured intellectual capital disclosure index; and the proxies of determinants of ICD are used as board characteristics (board size, independent directors and female directors), ownership structures (institutional ownership and director ownership), and firm characteristics (firm size, leverage and performance). The study uses a content analysis to analyze the extent of ICD and a pooled cross-sectional method to find the determinants of ICD. Research Findings - This study finds that intellectual capital disclosure is positively associated with firm size, leverage, and firm performance and negatively associated with director ownership and institutional ownership. This study also finds that there is no significant association of ICD with independent director or female director. Conclusions - The study recommends that the regulatory authority should develop mandatory guidelines on ICD for ensuring proper and consistent disclosure about the intellectual capitals. Besides, the companies should include a separate section in the annual reports to disclose the measurement and management of intellectual capital.

• 한국기록관리학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.1-26
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• 2017

본 연구의 목적은 기록관리분야에서 갈수록 복잡한 양상을 띠는 다양한 정보공개 요구에 적절히 대응할 수 있는 방안을 모색하는 것이다. 현재 우리나라는 기록관리법에 의해 기록연구사가 기록관리를 하고 있으며, 동시에 정보공개를 함께 담당하고 있는 경우가 많다. 정보공개 업무는 단순히 정보의 공개 비공개 결정을 떠나 기관의 업무 지식과 법률적 지식을 비롯한 전문성을 필요로 한다. 그렇기 때문에 기록연구사는 정보공개 업무에 많은 어려움을 겪고 있으며, 주 업무인 기록관리에도 부담을 주고 있다. 이에 대한 개선 방안으로, 본 연구는 미국 연방정부의 정보공개를 전문적으로 담당하는 정부정보전문가(Government Information Specialist)라는 정보공개 전담 직렬의 도입을 주장하는 바이며, 이에 관한 수요를 파악하기 위해 한국의 공공기관에서 기록관리와 정보공개 업무를 병행하고 있는 실무 기록연구사를 대상으로 설문 및 심층면담을 시도하였다.