Impact of internal control system managers’ education on financial reporting: Focusing on manager-auditor disagreement

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The purpose of this study is to explore the correlation between internal control system (ICS) managers and the quality of financial reporting, assessed through the disagreements observed between managers and auditors. Using the regression model, an analysis of 5,007 firms from 2018 to 2021 shows a negative relationship. This suggests that as the education level of ICS managers increases, their proficiency in preparing initial financial statements improves, resulting in fewer errors and more accurate application of accounting policies. Consequently, a higher level of alignment between managers and auditors is anticipated, contributing to an overall enhancement in the quality of financial reporting. Additionally, this study thoroughly examines the correlation within firms operating in environments characterized by increased complexity and a heightened susceptibility to financial statement vulnerabilities. This evaluation is predicated upon the engagement in research and development (R&D) investments. The result suggests that higher education levels of ICS managers mitigate the disagreement between managers and auditors, even within intricate business environments.

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    • Table 1. Descriptive statistics
    • Table 2. Pearson correlation
    • Table 3. Regression analysis on the relationship between education hours of ICS managers and auditor-manager disagreement
    • Table 4. Regression analysis of the impact of R&D investment on the relationship between education hours of ICS managers and manager-auditor disagreement
    • Table 5. The result of additional tests
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