Audit Reporting Lag and Firm Value in Nigerian Food and Beverage Companies

Authors

  • Lawal Babatunde Akeem McPherson University, Seriki-Sotayo, Ogun State, Nigeria
  • Akintoye Ishola Rufus Babcock University, Ilishan, Ogun State, Nigeria
  • Sanyaolu Wasiu Abiodun Crescent University Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
  • Lawal Busayo Olawum Extension Publication Limited, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51153/mf.v15i2.458

Keywords:

Audit reporting lag, firm value, food, beverage, Nigeria

Abstract

Delays in financial reporting give a negative signal to the market and adversely affect the company’s market value. Financial reporting lags raise suspicions among market participants regarding concealment of any potential bad news by a firm, which may affect its share value. Thus, the study investigates the interaction of audit reporting lag and firm value in Nigerian beverage and food companies. Audit delays lead to the late publication of financial statements, enhancing the information asymmetry problem, and affecting firm value. We obtained the data from annual reports of 10 listed companies for five years. The Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) estimation is used to analyze the data. The results suggest that audit delays do not affect the market value of a firm. Previous studies mainly focus on the relationship between corporate governance firm characteristics, and audit reporting lag in Nigeria. To the best of our knowledge, the impact of audit delays on firm value in Nigeria is yet to be adequately explored. The finding may help statutory bodies in reducing the period of financial reporting. The results may also help firms improve their performance and promote an environment that may give investors confidence. This study has focused on the food and beverage sector in Nigeria. Future studies can be undertaken in other sectors which may bring more insight to the issues related to financial reporting lags.

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2020-12-01