PERCEIVED ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT: A DETERMINING FACTOR OF AUDITOR PERFORMANCE?

Research Purposes. This study aims to examine the effect of salary, motivation, and organizational culture on auditor performance, with perceived organizational support as a moderating variable. Research Methods. This research uses a quantitative descriptive approach with a survey method. The sample used was 90 auditors who work in Semarang City. Data analysis was performed with multiple linear regression and moderated regression analysis (MRA). Data processing using IBM SPSS version 27 Research Results and Findings. The results showed that salary and motivation had a significant effect on auditor performance, and organizational culture had no effect on auditor performance. Meanwhile, perceived organizational support as a moderating variable shows that it strengthens motivation and organizational culture on auditor performance. However, the perceived organizational support variable cannot moderate the effect of salary on auditor performance. The practical implication of this research is that organizations, especially the Public Accounting Firm (KAP), need to pay more attention to efforts to increase the support felt by auditors

DO FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL FACTORS AFFECT SUSTAINABLE GROWTH RATES?

Research Purposes. This study aims to identify the effect of profitability, leverage, firm size and sustainable report disclosure on sustainable growth rate. Research Methods. This research is quantitative research with exploratory type, panel data analysis is used to test the hypothesis. This research was conducted on 29 companies engaged in energy, basic materials, and infrastructure listed on the IDX during the 2020-2023 period. Research Results and Findings. The results of this study indicate that sustainable report disclosure and profitability negatively affect the sustainable growth rate. At the same time, leverage and company size do not affect the sustainable growth rate.  Therefore, the results of this study can be used as a basis for decision-making and preparation of financial and operational strategies to support sustainable company growth. In addition, this study provides a new perspective for investors in assessing and selecting companies with high sustainable growth rates as investment options

THE VALUE RELEVANCE OF UNREALISED EARNINGS

Research Purposes. To test the relevance of unrealized earnings in financial statements, the impact of implementing fair value accounting on IFRS that has been adopted by countries in Southeast Asia. Research Methods. The object of the study is financial sector companies in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand, a sample of 156 companies, for the period 2019 – 2022 with observation data of n = 624. Hypothesis testing using multiple linear regression analysis. Research Results and Findings. Unrealized earnings, although income is ephemeral as a result of adjustment to fair value, have value relevance. However, the degree of value relevance depends on the hierarchy of fair value inputs and the possibility of being realized. Unrealized earnings from level 1 inputs and plans to be realized are more predictive and more reacted to by the market than other types. Testing the effect of unrealized earnings based on the hierarchy of fair value inputs and potential to be realized on cumulative abnormal returns as a reflection of market reaction, and on the Altman Z-Score as a reflection of the predictive power of future performance

CARBON PRICING AS A REVENUE STREAM FOR GREENER FUTURE

Research Purposes. This study aims to determine whether carbon pricing can increase the capacity of renewable energy mediated by government revenue. Research Methods. The sample used is 22 countries that have implemented a carbon price either carbon tax or emissions trading system from 2019 to 2023. The analysis method uses panel data regression. Research Results and Findings. The results show that government revenue can fully mediate the impact of carbon pricing on renewable energy capacity. This result indicates that carbon pricing plays a vital role in social and economic as a domestic climate policy and is the most effective solution to increase the use of renewable energy. The implication of this research result can be used as a consideration for countries to design and implement carbon pricing to be more effective

THE EFFECT OF DEBT CHOICE ON FIRM VALUE

Research Purposes. This study aims to examine the impact of the choice of bank debt and bond debt on firm value of infrastructure sector companies. This research is important because it makes a significant contribution to the academic literature and financial practitioners, as well as being a guide for managers in making corporate financial decisions. Research Methods. Secondary data in this study were taken from 62 companies during the 2021-2022 period with total of 112 samples were tested using multiple linear regression analysis method. Research Results and Findings. The results showed that the choice of debt has an effect on firm value. Specifically, companies that choose bond debt have a higher firm value than those that choose bank debt. This happens because higher transparency in bond debt contributes positively to firm value. Therefore, bond debt is more profitable for infrastructure sector companies

DETERMINANT OF EFFECTIVE TAX RATE: INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP AS MODERATING VARIABLE

Research Purposes. This research examines how capital intensity, leverage, profitability, and sales growth influence effective tax rates, with institutional ownership as a moderating variable. The study measures these factors using Capital Intensity Ratio (CIR), Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), Return on Assets (ROA), Sales Growth (SG), and Institutional Ownership (KI). Research Methods Employing quantitative methodology, the analysis uses multiple linear regression on data from 38 food and beverage companies on the IDX between 2021-2023. These companies were identified through purposive sampling techniques. Research Results and Findings. The findings indicate that capital intensity and return on assets influence the effective tax rate, while debt-to-equity ratio and sales growth show no impact. Furthermore, institutional ownership successfully moderates how capital intensity and return on assets affect the effective tax rate. However, this institutional ownership fails to moderate the relationship between debt to equity ratio, sales growth, and the effective tax rate. Therefore, this research is expected to be useful for company management in order to find out what factors affect the amount of corporate tax payments and in an effort to streamline the company's tax burden according to applicable tax regulations. This research is also expected to be a source of reference and development material for further research in the future related to factors that affect the Effective Tax Rate in Indonesia

EXAMINING INTERNAL AUDIT PRACTICES AND CHALLENGES IN INDONESIAN COAL MINING SECTOR

Research Purposes. The research aims to evaluate current internal audit practices, identify challenges faced by auditors, and propose strategies to enhance fraud detection and prevention. Research Methods. The study adopts a qualitative approach, utilizing a case study design to gain an in-depth understanding of internal audit practices at ABC. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis was used to identify core themes related to audit practices, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. Research Results and Findings. The study highlights that ABC’s internal audit practices align with global standards, focusing on high-risk areas like procurement. However, limited resources, outdated technology, and data access issues reduce effectiveness. Expanding audit capacity, upgrading technology, enhancing training, and fostering collaboration are essential to improving fraud prevention and governance in the mining sector. This research contributes to enhancing internal audit practices in high-risk industries like mining, providing actionable recommendations to improve fraud prevention and governance frameworks, ensuring more effective and proactive audit processes

FIRM-SPECIFIC DETERMINANTS OF FIRM VALUE IN NON-CYCLICALS CONSUMER SECTOR COMPANIES

Research Purposes. This study aims to investigate the effect of profitability level, investment decision, and firm age on firm value. Research Methods. The research method used quantitative method using secondary data sources, which is the annual report of consumer non-cyclicals sector registered in the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for 2020-2022. The data processed 125 companies and the sampling process was purposive sampling, so the sample obtained 65 companies with total of 195 data observation. Research Results and Findings. This research provides evidence that profitability level, investment decision, and firm age affect firm value. This study has important value in helping companies develop effective business strategies amid economic uncertainty and provide insight for investors to make wiser investment decisions in this sector during the crisis

ESG DISCLOSURE, RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS, AND EXECUTIVE CHARACTERISTICS ON TAX AVOIDANCE

Research Purpose. This research aimed to gather empirical evidence on the impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance Disclosure, related-party transactions, and executive characteristics on tax avoidance, with company size and company age as control variables. Research Method. Secondary data was analyzed using multiple linear regression with SPSS. This research focuses on LQ45 companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2019 to 2022. The study includes a sample of 24 companies selected based on specific criteria through purposive sampling. Research Result and Findings. The findings reveal that Environmental, Social, and Governance Disclosure negatively impact tax avoidance; related-party transactions positively influence tax avoidance, while executive characteristics do not significantly affect tax avoidance. The model explains 38.8% of the tax variation, and the research implications support Agency Theory and Legitimacy Theory. The research implications, as such, suggest that companies make deliberate decisions on environmental, social, and governance disclosure and related-party transactions to improve their governance structures. This research also suggests that future researchers should provide additional factors such as deferred tax burden, dividend policy, or compensation for fiscal losses and test other objects such as the JII70 Index, IDX 80, or Kompas 100

HOW DIRECTORS' FOREIGN EXPERIENCE AFFECTS ESG's INFLUENCE ON TAX AVOIDANCE

Research Purposes. This study explores the empirical link between ESG performance and corporate tax avoidance, investigating the moderating role of directors with international experience in this relationship. Research Methods. The study analyzes ESG-focused data from Indonesian manufacturing firms, obtained from Thomson Reuters for the period 2017–2021, using a random-effects panel data regression model. Research Results and Findings. The results show the first hypothesis is not supported, revealing a positive relationship between ESG performance and tax avoidance. This implies that companies with high ESG scores may use these initiatives to manage reputational risks while engaging in tax avoidance. Conversely, the second hypothesis is supported, indicating that directors with international experience bring diverse perspectives, which enhance the negative relationship between ESG performance and tax avoidance, mitigating reputational and legitimacy risks