Asia Pacific Fraud Journal
Vol. 9 No. 1: 1st Edition (January-June 2024)

Evaluating the Impact of Digital Transformation and Sustainability Strategies on Earnings Management: A Text Mining Approach

Wibowo, Agung Septia (Unknown)
Istianah, Iis (Unknown)
Sari, Nia Pramita (Unknown)
Septiari, Dovi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Jun 2024

Abstract

Digital transformation has the potential to fundamentally change companies and create value. This study examines the impact of digital transformation and sustainability strategies on the earnings quality of Indonesian listed companies on three sectors: infrastructures, transportation and logistics, and consumer non-cyclicals. Using text mining techniques to measure intensity of digital transformation and sustainability strategies, we found that sustainability strategy shown in the company’s annual report reflects lower level of earnings management especially in accrual earnings management, while companies with digital transformation strategy, particularly in artificial intelligence technology, are less likely to engage real earnings management. Findings of this study provide insights into the effect of digital transformation and sustainability on the quality of accounting information and corporate governance, and offer implications for corporate digital transformation and government regulation.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

apf

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

Description

ASIA PACIFIC FRAUD JOURNAL (APFJ) firstly published by Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Indonesia Chapter in 2016. APFJ registered on CrossRef, then every article published di APFJ has Digital Object Identifier (DOI). APFJ published research and review articles. APFJ also published ...