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Journal : Jurnal Ilmiah Akuntansi Kesatuan

Profitability, Liquidity, and Asset Structure in Debt Policy Decisions: A Literature Review Ervina, Nelly; Riny, Riny; Grace, Ernest; Julyanthry, Julyanthry; Panjaitan, Raya
Jurnal Ilmiah Akuntansi Kesatuan Vol. 13 No. 4 (2025): JIAKES Edisi Agustus 2025
Publisher : Institut Bisnis dan Informatika Kesatuan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37641/jiakes.v13i4.3573

Abstract

In today’s competitive business environment, corporate debt policy significantly influences financial stability and growth, shaped by firm-specific factors like profitability, liquidity, and asset structure. This study aims to examine how these factors affect debt policy decisions through a systematic literature review. The review analyzes 42 peer-reviewed articles published between 2020 and 2025, sourced from databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and Emerald Insight, using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses framework. Findings reveal that profitability generally reduces debt reliance, as firms favor internal financing, aligning with the Pecking Order Theory. Liquidity also tends to decrease borrowing, though it can enhance creditworthiness in capital-intensive sectors. Conversely, asset structure, particularly tangible assets, consistently correlates positively with debt, supporting the Trade-Off Theory by providing collateral. Contextual factors like industry, firm size, and economic conditions influence these relationships. The study concludes that while established theories explain debt policy, contextual nuances necessitate tailored financial strategies. This review contributes to corporate finance by offering a comprehensive, theory-driven synthesis, highlighting practical implications for managers and identifying future research avenues to address sector-specific and regional variations.
Co-Authors Abdul Rosid Adindah Novihartina Jafar Anggraini Syahputri Arshandy, Eliza Butarbutar, Injen Pardamean Christine Dewi Nainggolan Christine Dewi Nainggolan Christine Loist Darwin Lie Debi Eka Putri Dermawan Perangin Angin Dewanti, Yopy Ratna Duffin Efendi Efendi Efendi, Efendi Efriliana Naibaho Eliza Arshandy Elly Susanti Elly Susanti Erbin Chandra Erna Kustyarini Ernest Grace Fry Melda Saragih Harahap, Subur Hardiansyah Hardiansyah Hendrick Sasimtan Putra Herman Herman HUTABARAT, METYRIA IMELDA Ika Wulandari Joni Wilson Sitopu Juan Anastasia Putri Jubi Jubi Jubi, Jubi Judijanto, Loso Julyanthry Julyanthry Julyanthry Julyanthry Julyanthry, Julyanthry Kesuma, Indrawati Mara Kevin Indajang Khairul Azwar Liper Siregar Liper Siregar Manurung, Sepbeariska Melvin M. Simanjuntak Muhammad Affar Muhammad Yudistira Arya Maulana Musa Fernando Silaen Nainggolan, Christine Dewi Nasution, Amsal Nilam Cahyariani, Vivi Palembang, Septianti Permatasari Purnama Sari, Eka Raya Panjaitan Raykes Hinrich Tuerah Rico Nur Ilham riny Riny, Riny Riski, Kiki Mailan Rosma Simangunsong Ruth Tridianty Sianipar SATRIYAS ILYAS Septianti Permatasari Palembang Siahaan, Berty Kristina Siahaan, Yansen Silaen, Musa Silvia Silvia SIMANJUNTAK, MARKUS DODDY Simatupang, Sudung Siregar, Liper Sofiyan Sofiyan Sonya Putri Shinta Purba Sudung Simatupang Sudung Simatupang Supitriyani, Supitriyani Syahputri, Anggraini Tetty Widiyastuti Tondang, Claudia J Tondang, Claudia J. Velita, Septiany Vivi Candra Welly, Yerisma Widyatmoko Widyatmoko Wirananda, Henny Andriyani Yenny Wati