Dinasti International Journal of Economics, Finance & Accounting (DIJEFA)
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): Dinasti International Journal of Economics, Finance & Accounting (May-June 2026

The Impact of Key Audit Matter Disclosures on Audit Report Lag in Indonesia

Syarifah Nailul Azkia (Universitas Padjajaran, Jawa Barat, Indonesia.)
Dini Rosdini (Universitas Padjajaran, Jawa Barat, Indonesia.)
Citra Sukmadilaga (Universitas Padjajaran, Jawa Barat, Indonesia.)



Article Info

Publish Date
06 Jun 2026

Abstract

Timely audited financial reporting is essential for maintaining the relevance of accounting information and reducing information asymmetry among stakeholders. Following the implementation of SA 701, Key Audit Matter (KAM) disclosures have become an important component of auditor reporting that may influence audit completion time. This study examines whether KAM disclosure characteristics affect Audit Report Lag (ARL) among non-financial firms listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during 2022–2024.This study employs panel data regression using 771 firm-year observations from 257 firms in the consumer cyclicals, property and real estate, and energy sectors. The results show that the number of KAMs has no significant effect on ARL. By contrast, the length of KAM disclosure is negatively affect ARL. In addition, firm size, profitability, leverage, and audit opinion do not significantly affect ARL. These findings imply that the length of KAM disclosure, rather than its quantity, is more relevant in explaining audit timeliness in Indonesia.

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DIJEFA

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Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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The author is invited to submit a paper for Dinasti International Journal of Economics, Finance & Accounting (DIJEFA). Topics related to this journal include but are not limited to: Accounting and financial reporting Audit Accounting management Taxation Corporate finance Personal finance Financial ...