Do the organization types of audit firms matter to earnings conservatism? Evidence from China

This study explores whether legal liability of audit firms is associated with client’s earnings conservatism. In China, audit firms are allowed to choose between legal forms of general partnership (GP) and limited liability corporation (LLC). Because partner auditor is personally liable for all part...

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Main Author: Tzu-Ching Weng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: LLC "CPC "Business Perspectives" 2017-06-01
Series:Investment Management & Financial Innovations
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Online Access:https://businessperspectives.org/images/pdf/applications/publishing/templates/article/assets/8782/imfi_2017_02_Weng.pdf