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Voluntary Disclosure Of Segment Information In A Regulated Environment : Australian Evidence, Mui Ching Chan
Voluntary Disclosure Of Segment Information In A Regulated Environment : Australian Evidence, Mui Ching Chan
Theses: Doctorates and Masters
This thesis is an empirical examination of the relationship between six firm characteristics, namely: firm size, industry membership, minority interest, financial leverage, firm diversification, ownership diffusion, and voluntary disclosure of segment information in a regulated environment. This study provides empirical evidence that there are incentives for Australian companies with specific firm characteristics to voluntarily disclose segment information in a regulated setting. The theoretical frameworks employed in this research study are agency theory and contracting theory. Compensation contracts are employed to resolve the potential conflicts of interest between the shareholders and managers giving rise to agency cost of equity. Debt contracts …
Receptivity To A Proposed Change In Accounting Education, Patricia A. Addison
Receptivity To A Proposed Change In Accounting Education, Patricia A. Addison
Theses: Doctorates and Masters
This cross-sectional correlation study is concerned with accounting practitioners' receptivity to a propose change in accounting education; specifically, that the existing three year degree course be extended to four years. This change is proposed by the Accounting Profession in Australia. A model of accounting practitioners' receptivity towards the proposed change, at the adoption stage, was revised and adapted from a general model of teacher receptivity to any system-wide change. The revised model has one dependent variable, receptivity, which is measured in three aspects; overall feelings, attitudes, and general behaviour intentions towards the proposed change in accounting education. It has eight …