Some economic determinants of accounting policy choice

This paper utilizes probit analysis to determine if size, risk, capital intensity, concentration, and the existence of incentive compensation plans affect the choice of accounting principles. The results indicate that they do but not on a consistent basis.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of accounting & economics 1979-08, Vol.1 (2), p.141-161
Hauptverfasser: Hagerman, Robert L., Zmijewski, Mark E.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:This paper utilizes probit analysis to determine if size, risk, capital intensity, concentration, and the existence of incentive compensation plans affect the choice of accounting principles. The results indicate that they do but not on a consistent basis.
ISSN:0165-4101
1879-1980
DOI:10.1016/0165-4101(79)90004-1