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The effect of intellectual capital disclosure on cost of capital: Evidence from technology intensive firms in Indonesia Barus, Sri Hernita; Siregar, Sylvia Veronica
Journal of Economics, Business, and Accountancy Ventura Vol. 17 No. 3 (2014): December 2014
Publisher : Universitas Hayam Wuruk Perbanas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14414/jebav.v17i3.355

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There has been an increasing interest in intellectual capital due to the shift from the economical aspect into knowledge and information management aspect. Currently, public firms in Indonesia are not required by accounting standards or law to disclose most of their intellectual capital. However, firms may voluntarily choose to disclose such information. This research aims to examine the level of voluntary intellectual capital disclosure and also the effect of intellectual capital disclosure in firm’s annual report on cost of equity and cost of debt. The sample used is technology- intensive industry listed firms year 2010. It shows that the level of intellectual capital disclosure in firm’s annual report is relatively still low with an average of 35.77%. It also shows that there is a negative effect between intellectual capital disclosure and cost of equity. However, intellectual capital disclosure does not have significant effect on cost of debt.
The Effect of ESG Performance on Firm Value and Financial Distress with ESG Controversies as A Moderating Variable Daniel Godwin Sihotang; Sylvia Veronica Siregar
Petra International Journal of Business Studies Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): DECEMBER 2025
Publisher : Master of Management, School of Business and Management, Petra Christian University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/petraijbs.8.2.257-270

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This study aims to analyze the impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance on firm value and financial distress among non-financial companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the period 2018–2024, with ESG Controversies serving as a moderating variable. Firm value is measured using Tobin’s Q, while financial distress is assessed through the Altman Z-Score. The research dataset consists of 276 company-year observations obtained from Thomson Reuters (Refinitiv) and annual financial reports. Regression results indicate that ESG performance does not have a statistically significant effect on either firm value or financial distress. However, ESG Controversies are found to significantly moderate the relationship between ESG performance and firm value. The interaction between ESG Score and ESG Controversies suggests that ESG-related Controversies weaken the positive effects of strong ESG performance, thereby reducing the potential benefits for firms. On the other hand, this interaction does not show a significant influence on financial distress. These findings suggest that while ESG performance alone has not yet directly influenced financial outcomes, the presence of ESG Controversies can diminish the positive perception of ESG performance and affect market valuation. This study contributes to the existing ESG literature, particularly in emerging markets like Indonesia, by highlighting that beyond ESG scores, reputational factors such as ESG Controversies must also be effectively managed. Practically, this implies that companies should proactively avoid controversial ESG issues to maintain stakeholder trust and enhance long-term sustainability.