نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 استاد گروه حسابداری، دانشگاه اصفهان، اصفهان، ایران
2 استادیار گروه حسابداری، دانشگاه اصفهان، اصفهان، ایران
3 دانشجوی کارشناسی ارشد حسابداری، دانشگاه اصفهان، اصفهان، ایران
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کلیدواژهها
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عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
The tone of peer firms’ financial reports, as a strategic signal, shapes perceptions of economic and industry conditions, influencing firm investment decisions. An optimistic peer tone encourages investment, while a pessimistic peer tone reinforces caution and conservatism. High-quality peer disclosure enhances the spillover effect of peer tone, while industry competition may amplify this effect on firm investment. This study aims to determine the effect of peer firms’ financial reporting tone on firm investment by considering the moderating roles of information disclosure quality and industry competition. The sample comprises 130 companies listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange from 2012 to 2023, and the hypotheses were tested using OLS regression and panel data methods. The results indicate that the more optimistic the tone of peer firms’ financial reports, the more the firm invests. An optimistic peer tone creates a safe environment signaling strong market potential and stability to managers. When peers publish high-quality and transparent financial information, the credibility of their optimistic tone increases and strengthens managers’ confidence. In competitive industries, managers may interpret an optimistic peer tone as a signal of increasing competition, leading to more conservative investment decisions.
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