نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
The purpose of this study is to examine the moderating role of board characteristics in the relationship between earnings quality and firm risk among companies listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange. To achieve this objective, all active listed firms were considered as the statistical population, and ultimately 159 companies were selected as the sample over the period 2015–2024, yielding 1,590 firm-year observations. Earnings quality, which reflects the transparency and reliability of financial reporting, can play a significant role in reducing firms’ informational and financial risks; however, its effectiveness is strengthened when the corporate governance structure operates efficiently. Accordingly, variables such as board independence, members’ financial and accounting expertise, board size, and board composition were selected as key influencing indicators. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was employed to analyze the direct and moderating relationships among the variables, and latent constructs were measured using multidimensional indicators. The findings indicate a negative and significant relationship between earnings quality and firm risk, and show that board characteristics independently contribute to risk reduction. Moreover, the interactive effect between earnings quality and board characteristics demonstrates that an effective and competent board can enhance the impact of earnings quality on reducing risk. This study highlights the importance of integrating high-quality financial reporting with an efficient board structure and offers practical implications for managers, shareholders, and regulatory bodies aiming to strengthen corporate governance mechanisms.
کلیدواژهها English