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Complexity, Clarity, and Earnings Management: The Impact of Financial Report Obfuscation on Investor Perception and Stock Valuation Ngadi Permana; Farah Qalbia; Eri Kusnanto
International Journal of Management, Accounting & Finance (KBIJMAF) Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): International Journal of Management, Accounting & Finance (KBIJMAF)
Publisher : LPPM STIE Kasih Bangsa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70142/kbijmaf.v2i2.289

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This qualitative literature review explores the relationship between financial report obfuscation, complexity, transparency, and earnings management, focusing on how these factors influence investor perception and stock valuation. The review examines the strategic manipulation of financial reports by managers, specifically through obfuscation techniques that distort financial transparency. Obfuscation, by disaggregating financial data into numerous line items, can exacerbate biases in reported profitability, leading investors to extrapolate distorted valuations. This paper reviews the interplay between complexity and transparency in financial reporting and its implications for earnings management. It highlights the challenges investors face in interpreting complex financial reports, leading to potential misvaluation of firms. The review also considers how various factors, such as investor sophistication and managerial honesty, affect the degree of obfuscation and earnings management.
The Unintended Effects of Director and Officer Liability Protection on Corporate Tax Avoidance: A Review of the Literature Yessica Amelia; Muhammad Rizal; Farah Qalbia
International Journal of Management, Accounting & Finance (KBIJMAF) Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): International Journal of Management, Accounting & Finance (KBIJMAF)
Publisher : LPPM STIE Kasih Bangsa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70142/kbijmaf.v2i2.292

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This qualitative literature review investigates the unintended consequences of director and officer (D&O) liability protection on corporate tax avoidance. By examining relevant studies, the review reveals that D&O liability protection can inadvertently foster aggressive tax avoidance behaviors due to the moral hazard it creates for executives. While these protections aim to shield executives from personal financial risks, they may unintentionally encourage risky tax strategies that prioritize short-term gains over long-term corporate sustainability. The findings highlight the importance of strong corporate governance and regulatory reforms to mitigate such consequences. This review contributes to understanding the complex relationship between D&O liability protection and corporate tax avoidance, emphasizing the need for more effective oversight and policies to align executive decision-making with broader public and corporate interests.