The Impact of Audit Fees on Forward-Looking Disclosures in Integrated Reports

Abstract

This study examines the association between auditor's fees and the extent of forward-looking information disclosure in integrated reports. The study included a sample 52 non-financial firms whose reports are available on the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) official website for the year 2017. The results indicate that auditor's fees are negatively associated with forwardlooking disclosure. While the study failed to a statistical significant association between the effectiveness of the internal control system and forward-looking information disclosure levels in integrated reports. This study contributes to the literature in determinants of forward-looking disclosures in integrated reports.