The effect of corporate governance mechanisms on the valuation of comprehensive income reporting in Nigeria
Usman, Aliyu Baba1, Noor Afza Amran2, Hasnah Shaari3.
This study investigates the influence of corporate governance mechanisms on the valuation of other
comprehensive income in Nigeria. The sample of this study consists of 327 firm-year observations
comprising of 117 firms listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange for the period of 2010 to 2014. The
findings reveal that there is a positive influence of corporate governance mechanism on the investors’
pricing of other comprehensive income. Findings show that for firms with weak governance
mechanisms, other comprehensive income is value relevant, but is more significantly priced for
strong governance firms. This study finds a similar result when other comprehensive income
interact with individual elements of corporate governance factor. Therefore, corporate governance
mitigates reliability concerns associated with fair value earnings, agency cost will be minimised and
investors are more likely to view other comprehensive income as more value relevant. It is therefore
recommended that reporting entities should pursue best corporate governance practices in order to
enhance investors’ confidence in the reliability of other comprehensive income.
Affiliation:
- Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Nigeria
- Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia
- Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia
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