The Spirituality Ethics on Accountant: An Islamic Moralities Perspective

Abstract The metaphor "Accountant of the Future" has been used to describe the leadership and professionalism expected of external auditors. It encompasses ethical values, leadership qualities, and moral spirituality that are crucial to the auditor's role. However, as professionalism in auditing has evolved, the focus on ethics has shifted, leading to dysfunctional behavior that undermines the auditor's trustworthiness and the integrity of the profession. To address this issue, this article proposes a reconstruction of the external auditor's code of conduct based on the neo-Aristotelian approach of Al-Farabi. By incorporating Al-Farabi's philosophical principles, the foundation of the auditor's existing code of ethics can be strengthened, and the profession can be revitalized. This study utilizes secondary sources such as Google Scholar, books, research articles, and scientific journals to explore Al-Farabi's thinking and apply it to the conceptual code of ethics for auditors. By doing so, this article aims to contribute to the existing literature on the external auditor's code of ethics and provide auditors with a framework for carrying out their professional duties and responsibilities. Keyword: Future Accountant Perspective, Al-Farabi Paradigm, Deconstructive study     Abstrak Metafora "Akuntan Masa Depan" dalam kepemimpinan dan profesionalisme auditor eksternal dipandang sebagai ekspresi yang menyiratkan nilai-nilai etika, jiwa kepemimpinan, dan spiritualitas moral yang ada di dalam auditor eksternal. Namun, perkembangan profesionalisme dalam pekerjaan auditor telah menggeser esensi etika, menyebabkan perilaku kode etik yang disfungsional yang dapat menyebabkan auditor menjadi tidak dapat dipercaya dalam memenuhi tanggung jawab profesinya. Oleh karena itu, artikel ini disusun untuk merekonstruksi kode etik auditor eksternal berdasarkan pemikiran Al-Farabi (pendekatan neo-Aristoteles), sehingga memperkuat dasar kode etik auditor yang ada. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam studi literatur ini didasarkan pada data sekunder dan sumber yang diperoleh melalui google scholars, buku, penelitian sebelumnya, dan artikel ilmiah yang berkaitan dengan pemikiran Al-Farabi yang kemudian disusun berdasarkan kode etik konseptual auditor. Artikel ini diharapkan dapat menambah literatur review kode etik auditor eksternal dan menjadi pertimbangan utama auditor dalam melaksanakan tugas dan tanggung jawab profesionalnya. Kata kunci: Persfektif Akuntan Masa depan, Paradigma Al-Farabi, Studi Dekonstrukti

A new paradigm of Luca Pacioli’s bookkeeping on blockchain phenomenon

AbstractThe objective of this study is to examine the double and triple entry bookkeeping related to blockchain technology bookkeeping. The data we obtained for 30 articles from the database we searched for were provided by major publishers (Elsevier (www.sciencedirect.com), Emerald (www.emeraldinsight.com), Springer (www.springerlink.com), and Wiley (www. wiley.com)) and by service libraries (Complete Business Resources and Web of Science). We show the thoughts of philosopher Foucault regarding the power of knowledge, which will be associated with the phenomenon of the triple-entry and double-entry bookkeeping system paradigms. In addition, we document the blockchain technology has changed the paradigms of both bookkeeping systems. The novelty in this article is the implementation of the philosopher Foucault's thought in the paradigm of the triple-entry and double-entry bookkeeping systems. Our study contributes to expanding the existing literature by providing some arguments and findings regarding the blockchain bookkeeping systems and the future research agenda.AbstrakTujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengkaji pembukuan double dan triple-entry yang terkait dengan pembukuan teknologi blockchain. Data yang kami peroleh adalah 30 artikel dari database penerbit besar (Elsevier (www.sciencedirect.com), Emerald (www.emeraldinsight.com), Springer (www.springerlink.com), dan Wiley (www.wiley.com)) dan dari perpustakaan layanan (Sumber Daya Bisnis Lengkap dan Web of Science). Kami tunjukkan pemikiran filsuf Foucault mengenai kekuatan pengetahuan, yang akan dikaitkan dengan fenomena paradigma sistem pembukuan triple-entry dan double-entry. Selain itu, kami mendokumentasikan teknologi blockchain telah mengubah paradigma kedua sistem pembukuan tersebut. Kebaruan dalam artikel ini adalah implementasi pemikiran filsuf Foucault dalam paradigma sistem pembukuan triple-entry dan double-entry. Studi kami berkontribusi untuk memperluas literatur yang ada dengan memberikan beberapa argumen dan temuan mengenai sistem pembukuan blockchain dan agenda penelitian di masa depan

The Nexus between Corporate Financial Ratio and Price Earnings Performance: Evidence from President Election Period in Indonesia

This research aims to obtain an empirical overview of the influence of financial performance on stock prices in situations of political uncertainty in Indonesia. Our sample includes all non-financial public companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2011 to 2019, totalling 1,899 company-years. This study uses fixed-effects regression to test the hypothesis. The researchers found that financial performance positively and negatively affects stock prices. Specifically, we found a negative relationship between financial performance proxied by Return on Equity and Debt to Ratio. In contrast, liquidity, return on Assets, and Net Profit Margin have a negative effect on financial performance. Furthermore, our evidence becomes unique when in conditions of political uncertainty, where more financial performance has a negative impact on stock prices. This study provides practical and theoretical implications to fill gaps in previous literature regarding financial performance and its influence on stock prices

Strengthening Corporate Cash Holdings and Investment Efficiency in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Some Empirical Evidence from Indonesia Emerging Markets

This study explores the connection between the amount of cash a company holds and its effectiveness in making investments, as well as the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers analyzed a dataset consisting of 2721 observations from Indonesian publicly listed firms between 2013 and 2020, excluding the financial industry (SIC 6). They utilized multiple linear regression analysis to investigate how cash holding influences investment efficiency and how the COVID-19 pandemic affects this relationship. The research approach employed was quantitative. The results indicate that a higher cash holding has a negative impact on investment efficiency. The uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 outbreak has significantly affected corporate cash flows, impeding business activities. Additionally, robustness tests were conducted to address concerns regarding potential bias, and the results consistently aligned with the ordinary least squares (OLS) estimation. These findings are significant for investors, potential investors, and management, providing insights into the interplay among cash holding, investment efficiency, and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Intellectual Capital, Political Connection, and Firm Performance: Exploring from Indonesia

The relationship between intellectual capital and firm performance represents a critical facet of corporate governance, warranting comprehensive investigation. By analyzing data from 1151 non-financial firms listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange over the period from 2018 to 2022, the authors utilize fixed effect regression analysis to test their hypothesis. This study’s findings reveal a positive and significant relationship between intellectual capital and firm performance. Additionally, the interaction model incorporating political connections yields statistically significant results, indicating that political connections can moderate the relationship between intellectual capital and firm performance. This study makes a substantial contribution to the literature, particularly by advancing the understanding of corporate governance through the lens of intellectual capital’s influence on firm performance. It offers both theoretical and practical insights into the Indonesian context, highlighting the moderating role of political connections. Notably, this study is the first to incorporate interaction models to assess the impact of political connections on this relationship

The impacts of tenure diversity on boardroom and corporate carbon emission performance: Exploring from the moderating role of corporate innovation

This paper examines the relationship between tenure diversity, corporate innovation, and carbon emission performance in developing countries, with a particular focus on the interaction model of corporate innovation in the nexus. The study is conducted in a unique setting of Indonesian firms with a high level of tenure diversity and carbon performance, excluding the financial industry from 2015 to 2021 and covering 1466 firm-year observations. The study confirms that tenure diversity in the boardroom is a significant driver in reducing carbon emissions, as it has the potential to lower emissions during production cycles. However, the results suggest that there may be a poor decline in emissions when firms are too diverse. The authors\u27 findings are robust and consistent over several robustness checks and endogeneity tests. This study is the first to focus on a quantitative measurement of carbon emission performance based on the Global Reporting Initiative in developing countries

The Nexus between Corporate Financial Ratio and Price Earnings Performance: Evidence from President Election Period in Indonesia

This research aims to obtain an empirical overview of the influence of financial performance on stock prices in situations of political uncertainty in Indonesia. Our sample includes all non-financial public companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2011 to 2019, totalling 1,899 company-years. This study uses fixed-effects regression to test the hypothesis. The researchers found that financial performance positively and negatively affects stock prices. Specifically, we found a negative relationship between financial performance proxied by Return on Equity and Debt to Ratio. In contrast, liquidity, return on Assets, and Net Profit Margin have a negative effect on financial performance. Furthermore, our evidence becomes unique when in conditions of political uncertainty, where more financial performance has a negative impact on stock prices. This study provides practical and theoretical implications to fill gaps in previous literature regarding financial performance and its influence on stock prices

Financial statement, geographic proximity, and readability footnotes: The moderating effect of the audit fee

The paper aims to investigate the relationship between geographic proximity and the readability of financial statement footnotes, which are important sources of information for stakeholders before making decisions about the firm. Our study focuses on examining the impact of distance and audit fees on the dynamics of auditor-client relationships when it comes to generating or evaluating complex financial statement footnotes. The sample for this study consists of 1,117 firm-year observations from firms listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2018-2020. We employ fixed-effect regression and selection bias testing to ensure the robustness of the results. The authors find that geographic proximity between auditors and clients has an impact on the readability of financial statement footnotes, particularly when the distance between the client and auditor is closer, which may make it more challenging to read financial statement footnotes. Additionally, the interaction between audit fees and geographic proximity can make it easier to read financial statement footnotes. Our findings suggest that closer geographic proximity does not provide information advantages regarding hard-to-read financial statement footnotes, and these results are robust to several endogeneity and robustness tests. Our paper contributes to filling the gap between the auditor-client relationship in hard-to-read financial statement footnotes, which are measured by geographic proximity and audit fees, and how auditors and clients can work best in auditing