Unlocking the power of internal audit function (IAF) and corporate social responsibility (CSR): enhancing integrated reporting quality in Malaysian companies

Adel Ali Al-Qadasi, Belal Ali Ghaleb and Sumaia Ayesh Qaderi

Managerial Auditing Journal, 2024, vol. 40, issue 1, 1-29

Abstract: Purpose - This study aims to seek to answer concerns about the sufficiency of traditional corporate reporting by examining the influence of the internal audit function’s (IAF) qualities on integrated reporting quality (IRQ) and the moderating effect of corporate social responsibility committee’s (CSRC). Even though integrated reporting (IR) is becoming more significant, nothing is known about the function of IAF in this setting. Design/methodology/approach - This study uses ordinary least squares regressions, integrating two-way cluster-robust standard errors (clustered by firm and year), to examine the association between the quality IAF and IRQ, as well as the moderating influence of CSRC, for companies listed in Malaysia spanning the period from 2017 to 2020. Findings - Analysing data from Malaysian-listed firms (2017–2020), findings show that increased IAF investments are associated with lower IRQ, particularly in the presence of a CSRC. However, firms with in-house show a positive association with higher IRQ, which is amplified by a CSRC. This suggests a complementary relationship between CSRC and in-house IAF, potentially guiding regulatory practices regarding CSR or sustainability committees. Thus, the presence of CSRC signifies the organization’s dedication to the advancement of sustainable development principles. Originality/value - This study’s implications include promoting stronger internal mechanisms such as IAFs and CSRCs, which will ultimately improve IRQ. This research contributes to understanding the combined impact of IAF and CSRC on reporting quality by focusing on them as key governance components influencing both financial and non-financial reporting. As a result, regulators and practitioners can gain insights to improve IR efficacy and stakeholder decision-making.

Keywords: Internal audit function; Corporate social responsibility; Integrated reporting quality; Financial and non-financial reporting (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1108/MAJ-02-2024-4236

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