A global review of the literature on and proxies of busy boards and audit committees

Yeut Hong Tham

Asian Review of Accounting, 2023, vol. 32, issue 3, 463-490

Abstract: Purpose - This study comprehensively reviews the global literature on busy boards and audit committees. Design/methodology/approach - Six eight articles on busy boards and audit committees from prominent accounting journals are reviewed and analyzed under the “reputation” and “busyness” premise. Findings - Most studies advocating the “reputation” hypothesis have the consensus that busy directors have their benefits (knowledge spillovers), particularly regarding sharing their in-depth knowledge, experiences and expertise. This phenomenon is pronounced for younger and IPO firms, which have high advising and financing needs. From the “busyness” perspective, busy directors are too overboard in carrying out their duty effectively and responsibly. Practical implications - This study identifies future research avenues on busy boards/audit committees and suggests that policymakers and regulators should limit the number of board appointments. Originality/value - This is the first study to extensively amalgamate research on busy directors and audit committees. It reveals the various proxies used to measure the busyness of board and audit committee members and the consequences of busyness.

Keywords: Busy boards; Busy audit committees; Resource dependency theory (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1108/ARA-12-2022-0301

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