Introduction In the 1950s, western researchers of accounting introduced positive philosophy and positive economics to the theoretical research of accounting. Not until the 1960s and 1970s did the introduction graduall...Introduction In the 1950s, western researchers of accounting introduced positive philosophy and positive economics to the theoretical research of accounting. Not until the 1960s and 1970s did the introduction gradually develop into the positive accounting theory, as the means of explaining the problems and predicting the future development in the practical展开更多
This paper presents an in-depth analysis of financially distressed listed companies in China between 1998 and 2002. We compare the predictive power of multiple discriminant analysis （MDA）, logistic regression, and n...This paper presents an in-depth analysis of financially distressed listed companies in China between 1998 and 2002. We compare the predictive power of multiple discriminant analysis （MDA）, logistic regression, and neural network models. We design and implement 126 different forecasting models using different predictive methods, different sample proportions, and different initial independent variables. The aim is to determine which model（s） and variables are best applicable for the short-term prediction of financial distress in China. We find that logistic regression models are superior to multiple discriminant analysis models in terms of prediction accuracy rate, restriction of sample distribution or prediction cost, but the neural network models show promise in their low Type I and Type II errors. The paper also inherently tests the applicability of variables traditionally used for bankruptcy prediction to the purpose of financial distress prediction in China.展开更多
The Shanghai Lan Sheng Corp., which used to be called the Shanghai Stationery and Sporting Goods Import and Export Company, touched off great repercussions in the international mass media and among its counterparts af...The Shanghai Lan Sheng Corp., which used to be called the Shanghai Stationery and Sporting Goods Import and Export Company, touched off great repercussions in the international mass media and among its counterparts after it was renamed after its general manager Zhang Lansheng and its stocks were listed for transactions on展开更多
Based on the revised OECD Principles of Corporate Governance of 2004 and China＇s regulatory framework, we develop a corporate governance index （ CGI） to measure overall corporate governance and disclosure practices...Based on the revised OECD Principles of Corporate Governance of 2004 and China＇s regulatory framework, we develop a corporate governance index （ CGI） to measure overall corporate governance and disclosure practices of the 100 largest listed companies in China. The results show that Chinese companies have been making progress in corporate governance reform and there is significant difference in CGI between the top and the bottom companies＇ performance. Among the six parts of CGl, Chinese listed companies perform better in disclosure and transparency, but show weakness in board of supervisor and stakeholders roles. Further tests show that the improvements in corporate governance of state-owned enterprises have resulted in some initial signs of success.展开更多
文摘Introduction In the 1950s, western researchers of accounting introduced positive philosophy and positive economics to the theoretical research of accounting. Not until the 1960s and 1970s did the introduction gradually develop into the positive accounting theory, as the means of explaining the problems and predicting the future development in the practical
文摘This paper presents an in-depth analysis of financially distressed listed companies in China between 1998 and 2002. We compare the predictive power of multiple discriminant analysis （MDA）, logistic regression, and neural network models. We design and implement 126 different forecasting models using different predictive methods, different sample proportions, and different initial independent variables. The aim is to determine which model（s） and variables are best applicable for the short-term prediction of financial distress in China. We find that logistic regression models are superior to multiple discriminant analysis models in terms of prediction accuracy rate, restriction of sample distribution or prediction cost, but the neural network models show promise in their low Type I and Type II errors. The paper also inherently tests the applicability of variables traditionally used for bankruptcy prediction to the purpose of financial distress prediction in China.
文摘The Shanghai Lan Sheng Corp., which used to be called the Shanghai Stationery and Sporting Goods Import and Export Company, touched off great repercussions in the international mass media and among its counterparts after it was renamed after its general manager Zhang Lansheng and its stocks were listed for transactions on
文摘Based on the revised OECD Principles of Corporate Governance of 2004 and China＇s regulatory framework, we develop a corporate governance index （ CGI） to measure overall corporate governance and disclosure practices of the 100 largest listed companies in China. The results show that Chinese companies have been making progress in corporate governance reform and there is significant difference in CGI between the top and the bottom companies＇ performance. Among the six parts of CGl, Chinese listed companies perform better in disclosure and transparency, but show weakness in board of supervisor and stakeholders roles. Further tests show that the improvements in corporate governance of state-owned enterprises have resulted in some initial signs of success.
