The Indonesian Journal of Accounting Research
Vol 28, No 1 (2025): IJAR January 2025

Strategic Synergies: ESG Performance, Political Connection, and Audit Committees in Enhancing Company Value

Septiani, Dwi (Esa Unggul University)
Munandar, Agus (Esa Unggul University)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Mar 2025

Abstract

This study examines the impact and implications of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance, political connections, and audit committees on firm value in companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2019–2023 period, with a total sample of 90 observations. The study employs a panel data regression method using the weighted least squares (WLS) model. The findings indicate that ESG performance and audit committees have a positive and significant effect on firm value, while political connections negatively impact firm value. This study is expected to encourage the adoption of good ESG practices and audit committee governance while also serving as a consideration for companies in evaluating the cost-benefit of political connections. Future research is recommended to expand the sample size, use ESG data from multiple sources, examine the individual effects of ESG pillars, conduct studies in other developing countries, and explore alternative firm value measurements and qualitative approaches.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijar

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Private Sector : 1. Financial Accounting and Stock Market 2. Management and Behavioural Accounting 3. Information System, Auditing, and Proffesional Ethics 4. Taxation 5. Shariah Accounting 6. Accounting Education 7. Corporate Governance Public Sector 1. Financial Accounting 2. ...