Financial Factors Affecting Price-to-Earnings Ratios in Canada

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-61
Author(s):  
Natalia Popa Antalovschi ◽  
Raymond A. K. Cox
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Stock Prices ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Fiscal Year ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Financial Factors ◽  
Natural Logarithm ◽  
Forward Price

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to ascertain which financial factors affect the price-to-earnings ratios of Canadian firms. Methodology: A sample of 578 Canadian firms, across 11 industries, listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange during 2011 to 2018 is examined. Stock prices and financial statements accounts data is collected from S & P Capital IQ. We compute 27 financial factors to use as independent variables to regress on the price-to-earnings ratio dependent variables employing the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) utilizing the software program’s forced, forward, and backward selection methods. Robustness tests are conducted using alternative dates (after the fiscal year end) to discover which model of financial factors best explains the forward price-to-earnings ratio as well as other statistical methods such as analysis of variance. Results: We find a unique model for each of the 3 models based on the forward price-to-earnings ratio date. The financial factors that explain each of the dates after the end of the fiscal year (1 month, 2 months, and 3 months) are the 4 variables: net profit margin, return on investment, total asset turnover, and the natural logarithm of the total assets. For model 3 (1 month after fiscal year end), in addition to the previous 4 factors, the dividends per share is part of the regression equation. All 3 models have strong statistically significant results at an alpha level of one percent. Further, industry effects are deduced and presented. Unique contribution to theory, policy, and practice: The results are unique to a Canadian sample of firms post- International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) adoption. Companies can utilize the empirical findings to manage their financial performance to maximize their price-to-earnings ratio. A product of a firm’s higher price-to-earnings ratio is a lower cost of capital which expands the corporation’s investment opportunities. Investors can apply this research to develop investment strategies hinged on price-to-earnings ratios to augment investment returns.

Analysis of Factors Affecting Fraudulent Financial Reporting with Independent Commissioners as Moderation Variable

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 01-12
Author(s):  
Andalia Andalia ◽  
Amiruddin Amiruddin ◽  
Grace T. Pontoh
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Fraudulent Financial Reporting ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Effect Of Pressure ◽  
Analysis Technique

Objective - This study aims to examine and analyze the effect of pressure, opportunity, rationalization, ability and arrogance on fraudulent financial reporting with independent commissioners as the moderating variable. Methodology/Technique - The object of this research is all companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange during 2019. The research sample was obtained through purposive sampling method and resulted in 215 companies. The analysis technique used is multiple regression analysis and Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA). Findings - The results show that pressure, opportunity, rationalization, ability and arrogance had a significant effect on fraudulent financial reporting. The results of the moderation regression analysis show that independent commissioners moderate the effect of pressure and arrogance on fraudulent financial reporting. Meanwhile, independent commissioners did not moderate opportunities, rationalization, and capacity for fraudulent financial reporting. Novelty - This research contributes to the pentagon fraud theory, which proves that the elements contained in this theory can be used as a basis for analyzing fraud committed by companies, and contributing to the company so that the company's internal control is improved and the presence of an independent board of commissioners is not only a fulfillment of the company's internal control. regulations made by the IDX. Type of Paper: Empirical. JEL Classification: G32, M21, M41, M42. Keywords: Pressure; Opportunities; Rationalization; Arrogance; Fraudulent Financial Reporting Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Andalia; Amiruddin; Pontoh, G.T. (2021). Analysis of Factors Affecting Fraudulent Financial Reporting with Independent Commissioners as Moderation Variable, Accounting and Finance Review, 5(4): 01 – 12. https://doi.org/10.35609/afr.2021.5.4(1)

Factors Affecting Timeliness of Financial Reporting Firm Listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meiryani Meiryani ◽  
Erick Fernando ◽  
Titik Indrawati ◽  
Erna Bernadetta S. sitanggan ◽  
Clarissa Nathania Suprijanto
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Factors Affecting

scholarly journals THE XBRL TECHNOLOGY AND MARKET EFFICIENCY IN BANKING COMPANIES LISTED ON THE INDONESIA STOCK EXCHANGE (IDX)

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Erni Jayani ◽  
Jumiadi Abdi Winata ◽  
Khairunnisa Harahap
Keyword(s):  
Information Asymmetry ◽  
Market Efficiency ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Stock Prices ◽  
Trading Volume ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Institutional Ownership ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Stock Trading

The problem in this research is the need for fast and accurate information in the format of the presentation of financial statements resulting in the distribution of information, and data management can be problematic. Therefore, a format for financial reporting systems, namely Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL), was formed. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of XBRL technology, stock prices, Return on Assets (ROA), and institutional ownership on market efficiency (information asymmetry and stock trading volume). The population and sample of this study are banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2015-2016. The sampling method using a purposive sampling method and obtained a sample of 42 companies. Data collection techniques are carried out by taking data from the Indonesia Stock Exchange website (www.idx.co.id) and the site http://finance.yahoo.com. Data were analyzed with multiple regression tests after being declared normal with the normality test and though using SPSS 20. The results of this study simultaneously stated that XBRL technology, stock prices, ROA, and institutional ownership together have an influence on information asymmetry and stock trading volume. From the results of the study, it can be concluded that XBRL technology, stock prices, ROA, and institutional ownership cause a decrease in the level of information asymmetry and trading volume. This result also states that the company is in excellent condition when the value of information asymmetry decreases, but it is not good when the trading volume of its shares also decreases. Keywords: XBRL Technology; Stock Prices; Market Efficiency; Information Asymmetry; Stock Trading Volume. 

An Empirical Study on the Financial Competitiveness Evaluation System of Stock Exchange Listed SMEs of Gujarat, India

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 256-263
Author(s):  
Nikita Mehta ◽  
Mamta Brahmbhatt
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation System ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Financial Factors ◽  
Management Efficiency ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Financial Competitiveness

The purpose of this study is to identify the financial factors that enhance the financial competitiveness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Gujarat, India. The principal component analysis has been applied to extract the financial factors from financial performance ratios of a sample size of 38 stock exchange SMEs, based in Gujarat, India. The ranking has been given to the SMEs based upon their factor score and comprehensive score. The results show that profitability, management efficiency, liquidity and leverage factors are the major factors affecting the financial competitiveness of SMEs. The study covers only one state of the country, and the findings from different states may differ and need to get verified. Despite the highest contribution of SMEs in the GDP of India, there exist very few Indian studies on SME competitiveness. This study contributes to filling this gap.

Audit committee impact on the quality of financial reporting and disclosure

2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (12) ◽  
pp. 1639-1662 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahdi Salehi ◽  
Mohammadamin Shirazi
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Reporting Quality ◽  
Financial Reporting Quality ◽  
Fiscal Year ◽  
Corporate Disclosure ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this study is to shed further light on the characteristics of an audit committee (AC) and its probable relationship with the quality of financial reporting and disclosure. Based on the findings of extant research that there are different factors that may have implications for the AC’ effectiveness, the authors posit an association between the aforementioned financial aspects and AC presence. Design/methodology/approach The authors test their hypotheses by performing panel data analysis on a sample of 100 companies listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) during 2013-2014. The tests were conducted by using Eviews software. Findings Examining previously tested characteristics of an AC, the authors indicate that the number of AC meetings held during fiscal year is negatively associated with the quality of corporate disclosure, whereas AC expertise and size are positively associated with the quality firm’s financial disclosure. Their findings are also indicative of a non-significant relationship between other AC attributes and financial reporting quality (FRQ) except for AC independence, which is positively associated with FRQ. Finally, they provide some evidence that the size of a firm positively affects the quality of its financial reporting and disclosure. Research limitations/implications Although the study has been thoroughly considered and cautiously planned, some limitations have yet arisen. Initially, this research was conducted in an Iranian setting where the formation of ACs is on the verge of regulation; therefore, the data utilized for the study only contains the two-year period of ACs’ statutory activity. In addition, a lack of consensus on the precise measures of an AC’s effectiveness could be considered as a restrictive factor. Originality/value The authors’ study contributes to the AC literature by providing empirical evidence of an association between ACs’ different attributes and financial aspects in a newly regulated environment like the TSE. The results provided in this paper could be fruitful for auditors, regulators, institutional investors and policymakers.

scholarly journals Post-Earnings Announcement Drift in Greece

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (03) ◽  
pp. 1550019 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Forbes ◽  
George Giannopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Stock Prices ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
International Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Reporting Standards ◽  
Earnings Announcement ◽  
Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Post Earnings Announcement Drift ◽  
Athens Stock Exchange ◽  
The Impact

This paper presents evidence regarding the post-earnings announcement drift (PEAD) anomaly for the Greek market in the years 2000–2006 (covering earnings announcements in the years 2001–2007). The impact of the introduction of International Financial Reporting Standards on the size and prevalence of the PEAD anomaly is examined. Unlike recent evidence for the US market we find PEAD to be alive and well, and of growing importance in our Greek sample. It may be the adoption of international financial reporting standards (IFRS) has served to reduce earnings predictability in Greece and thus enhance PEAD in the Athens stock exchange (ASE) market. This contrasts strongly with US evidence that the post-earnings-announcement drift anomaly is now waning as more efficient markets and smarter, fundamentals-based, traders arbitrage its impact on stock prices.

scholarly journals The Factors Affecting the Level of Information Disclosure on Financial Statements in the Industrial Enterprises Listed on Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 93
Author(s):  
Phan Thi Hai Ha ◽  
Nguyen Quang Huy ◽  
Hoang Thi Kim Thoa
Keyword(s):  
Information Disclosure ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Fiscal Year ◽  
Firm Reputation ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Audit Firm ◽  
Industrial Enterprises ◽  
Duration Of Operation

<p><em>This research analyzes the factors affecting the level of information disclosure on financial statements in the industrial enterprises listed on Ho Chi Minh stock exchange. Using financial statements of 87 industrial enterprises of the fiscal year 2017, the research shows that there are 6 factors affecting and having a positive relations with the level of information disclosure. These include: the scale of business, Duration of operation, Audit firm reputation, Solvency, Financial leverage and Return on Equity (ROE). The result points to signals that help the State Securities Commission to control better of information disclosure of firms. In addition, the study recommends measures for shareholders, especially those in large companies to strengthen the supervision, control managers in the disclosure of business information.</em></p>

scholarly journals Analysis Of Factors Affecting the Value Of Manufacturing Industry Companies in the Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX)

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Javindri Yoseph Renaldi ◽  
Dahlia Br. Pinem ◽  
Yul Tito Permadhy
Keyword(s):  
Stock Prices ◽  
Firm Value ◽  
Stock Price ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Dividend Policy ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sample Collection ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Research Population

The purpose of this research is conducted to analyze factors the extent of influence (Liquidity - CR), (Leverage - DER), and (Dividend Policy - DPR) that can occur with (Firm Value - PBV). Manufacturing Industry Company was chosen because of fluctuations in stock prices that surged from the Composite Stock Price Index. The theory used is the signaling theory, trade-off theory, and dividend policy theory. The data used are secondary data with a sample collection method using purposive sampling. Where the research population is used is manufacturing industry companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) 2016-2018 observation period a number of 157 companies, with the final sample of this research obtained 34 selected companies that became the sample criteria. Data analysis techniques were performed using descriptive statistics and panel data regression analysis, with the help of the application E-views version 9.0 and Microsoft Excel 2013. The results of the research partially revealed that the variable (Leverage - DER) had an influence on (Firm Value - PBV) while the variable (Liquidity - CR) and (Dividend Policy - DPR) have no influence on Firm Value. And the independent variables affect the dependent variable by 16.64%. 

scholarly journals Conservatism, Earnings Quality, and Stock Prices - Indonesian Evidence

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-50
Author(s):  
Krismiaji Krismiaji ◽  
Sururi Sururi
Keyword(s):  
Stock Prices ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Earnings Quality ◽  
Agency Cost ◽  
Fiscal Year ◽  
Negatively Associated ◽  
Conservative Accounting ◽  
Conditional Conservatism

Research aims: This research investigates the association of conservatism (both conditional and unconditional) with quality of earnings as well as with stock prices on companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX).Design/Methodology/Approach: The research uses a sample of 846 observations of publicly listed companies on the Indonesian Stock Exchange for the fiscal year that ends on December 31, 2016 through 2018. Conditional conservatism is measured by using an asymmetric timeliness measure from Basu (ATMB). Net income ratio (CFO/NI) is a proxy for earnings quality whereas ratio between market value and book value (MTB) is a measure of unconditional conservatism. The data used in this study are obtained both from Indonesian Stock Exchange database, and from company annual reports.Research findings: The study finds that all companies analyzed implement conservative accounting policies and practices. Besides, quality of earnings and stock prices are negatively associated with conditional conservatism. This research also proves that stock price negatively associated with unconditional conservatism, whereas unconditional conservatism does not associated with earnings quality.Theoretical contribution/ Originality: This study enriches the existing literature about conservatism, especially in emerging market environment. Moreover, this study discusses a set of conservatism that consist of conditional and unconditional conservatism. This may give a complete picture of conservatism practices adopted by Indonesian companies.Practitioner/Policy implication: Since conservatism can solve agency cost problems, the result of this study may affect the way a company produce useful information for interest parties.Research limitation/Implication: The use of the purposive sampling method limits generalizations, because sample designs could not be assumed to characterize all companies listed on IDX. 

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