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Analyzing the Input-Process-Output Theory in Explaining the Impact of Boardroom Education on the Weaknesses of Internal Controls

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Document Type : Research Paper

Abstract

Objective: The Board of Directors is responsible for establishing effective and non-weak internal controls. On the other hand, according to the input-process-output theory, the level of education of board members is important and enhances the level of education of the board's effectiveness. Therefore, the level of education of the board of directors can be one of the factors influencing internal control. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of theboardeducation level on the of companies internal control weaknesses.
Methods: To test the research hypothesis, the financial information of listed companies in Tehran Stock Exchange between 2014 and 2018 was used, so that after applying the constraints in this study, a final sample of 96 companies was selected. After measuring the research variables, multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to test the research hypothesis. Hypothesis testing was also performed using Eviews econometric software and statistical data panel techniques.
Results: According to the prediction of input-process-output theory, the results show that there is a negative and significant relationship between the level of education of board members and the weakness of internal control of companies. In other words, the higher level of board education leads to the Decrease of the companies internal control weakness.
Conclusion: More educated executives in the board are more efficient and effective than their counterparts and perform better and improve the internal control of the company by exercising more control over the internal control of the company.
Contribution: The findings of the research can cover the research gap in board education and may be useful for managers, investors, and regulators of capital market decision making.
 

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Financial Accounting Knowledge
Volume 7, Issue 2 - Serial Number 25
September 2020
Pages 109-128
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