Earnings manipulation is often associated with deceiving public information that is displayed in sustainability reports. Therefore, the current study aims to explore the nexus between earnings management and sustainability reporting practices in the context of Indonesia. This study employs 408 firm-year observations from listed companies in Indonesia during the 2010–2021 period to test the hypothesis using fixed effect regression analyses with standard error estimates. By examining their sustainability reports and financial statements over a specific period, the authors assess the extent to which earnings management influences sustainability reporting practices. This implies that companies engaging in earnings management practices are more likely to exhibit higher-quality sustainability reporting practices. The results contribute valuable and significant empirical insights into the interplay between earnings management and sustainability reporting specifically within the Indonesian context. Furthermore, this study goes beyond examining the relationship itself and delves into potential factors that may influence this relationship.

This study analyzes the relationship between the pessimistic tone in earnings announcements and CSR disclosures interacted by CEO busyness. This study used 191 observations from 74 firms listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) database from 2016–2019. Grounded in signaling theory, we hypothesize that a pessimistic tone in earning announcements will increase CSR disclosure. We also hypothesize that busy CEOs strengthen this relationship. We use the ordinary least squares to analyze and answer our hypotheses. This study showed that the use of a pessimistic tone in the income statement in the discussion report and management analysis (MD&A) is related positively and significantly to CSR disclosure. This study also found that busy CEOs strengthen those relationships. Our implication is that CSR disclosure in our sample is only measured based on the information presented in the sustainability report. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first to investigate the relationship between the pessimistic tone in earning announcements and CSR disclosures interacted by CEO busyness. In addition, this study provides insight into current performance disclosure practices in MD&A reports and CSR reports that managers can use to safeguard the firm’s reputation.

The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of school ties between top management executives, such as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and external parties, including auditors, on a company’s earnings management practices. This study uses fixed effect regression method to test the hypotheses, whether school ties between top management executives and audit partner will affect on the practical earnings management. The authors obtained sample from Indonesia Stock Exchange Commission during 2010 to 2022 and includes several causality tests to robust the empirical result from current study. Our findings suggest a noteworthy positive association between school-ties linking the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Auditor with Earnings Management. However, our analysis reveals that other combinations of school ties exhibit an opposite effect. The findings of this study suggest that ties between internal and external parties within a company may be a factor that investors should carefully consider when evaluating the accuracy and reliability of financial reports. As such, it may be prudent to avoid investing in such companies. Despite prior research extensively examining the measurement of accrual-based earnings management, the literature lacks discussion regarding its association with the potential influence of ties. Thus, this study aims to fill this gap by investigating the relationship between top management school ties and earnings management.

Purpose: This study examines the impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) committees on corporate sustainability performance in Indonesia. It evaluates whether ESG committees enhance sustainability reporting and corporate transparency, particularly in industries with high environmental and social risks. Methodology/approach: Using an Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression with a cluster approach, this study analyzes 907 non-financial firms listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2017 to 2022. Robustness tests such as Coarsened Exact Matching (CEM) and fixed-effects regression ensure result reliability. Findings: The findings reveal a significant positive relationship between ESG committees and corporate sustainability performance. Firms with ESG committees display higher ESG disclosure scores, especially in environmental and social aspects. This effect is more evident in high-risk industries and during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Practical implications: This study highlights the need for regulatory frameworks that encourage ESG committees to enhance corporate accountability and sustainability. It provides insights for policymakers, investors, and executives on improving sustainability governance. Originality/value: This research contributes to ESG governance literature with empirical evidence from an emerging market. It incorporates industry-specific and crisis-period analyses, offering a deeper understanding of ESG committee effectiveness.

This research aims to examine the influence of hospital size, hospital type, hospital management, and Bed Occupancy Rate (BOR) on the financial transparency of Regional Public Hospitals in Indonesia. The sample size used in this study was 162 Regional Public Hospitals, selected through purposive sampling. The data collected for this research was secondary data. The study employed a quantitative approach, utilizing data analysis, descriptive statistical analysis, and logistic regression analysis as the method for hypothesis testing. The results of this research indicate that hospital size and hospital management have a positive influence on the financial transparency of Regional Public Hospitals. However, the type of hospital and Bed Occupancy Rate (BOR) do not affect the financial transparency of Regional Public Hospitals. This study offers a novelty in examining the openness of public hospital information transparency through four measurements, whereas previous studies only focused on three measurements. The contribution of this research lies in presenting an expansion of the literature on public sector accounting, particularly regarding the transparency of hospital information, using four main measurements.

This study aims to analyze the hotel and restaurant tax revenue before and during the Covid-19 pandemic in Karanganyar District. This research employs a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. It utilizes both primary and secondary data sources. Data collection techniques involve interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques include data condensation, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The study is conducted at the Karanganyar District Regional Finance Agency to gather information regarding hotel and restaurant tax revenue, and it involves several key informants from hotel and restaurant businesses selected using purposive sampling method. The results of this research indicate that: (1) the number of hotels and restaurants generally increased from the year before to during the pandemic, (2) hotel and restaurant tax revenue experienced a significant growth overall, (3) the procedures for hotel and restaurant tax collection were implemented appropriately and operated smoothly, and (4) the efforts of the local government to enhance hotel and restaurant tax revenue were fairly successful.