Corporate social responsibility and financial accounting concepts: evidence from an emerging market
Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal
ISSN: 2040-8021
Article publication date: 31 January 2022
Issue publication date: 17 March 2022
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on financial accounting concepts (including the stock return, real earnings management, information asymmetry and financial performance) in Iranian companies listed in stock exchanges.
Design/methodology/approach
This is descriptive-correlational and applied research. The statistical population of this research is all companies listed on Tehran Stock Exchange, and the research period is from 2012 to 2018. Using the screening method a sample of 150 companies was selected. Multivariate regression and the software Eviews 10 were used for data analysis and hypothesis testing.
Findings
The results indicated that CSR has a significant effect on stock return; however, it does not have a significant effect on real earnings management. CSR has a significant effect on information asymmetry and financial performance.
Originality/value
The present study is the first research conducted on CSR and financial concepts in Iran. The results of this study contribute to the literature by introducing social responsibility to financial accounting variables and provide suggestions for capital market participants. Social responsibility has received growing attention from many companies and managers, as it influences the interests of indirect stakeholders in addition to direct ones. CSR reporting can enhance the development of scientific and cultural skills by promoting a culture of knowledge acquisition and knowledge creation, leading to a reduced gap between the expectations of economic enterprises and the community.
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Acknowledgements
The paper entitled “Corporate Social Responsibility and Financial Accounting Concepts: Evidence from the Emerging Market” confirms that all those designated as contributors to this article have participated in this scholarly activity. This paper has not been published previously in any other scientific journal and will not be submitted to another journal until the result is announced.
Citation
Mohammadi, S. and Saeidi, H. (2022), "Corporate social responsibility and financial accounting concepts: evidence from an emerging market", Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal, Vol. 13 No. 3, pp. 740-764. https://doi.org/10.1108/SAMPJ-10-2019-0364
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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