Volume 19 Issue 2, August 2024

 

ARTICLE INFO
Article History:
Received: 11 January 2024
Accepted: 24 July 2024
Published: 01 August 2024

ASIA-PACIFIC MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING JOURNAL. VOL. 19 ISSUE 2

Determinants of Income Smoothing Practice in Indonesia Manufacturing Companies

Angelina Sagita and Patricia Diana

Universitas Multimedia Nusantara, Jl. Scientia Boulevard Gading, Banten,
Indonesia


 

ABSTRACT

Income is a highly informative account that stakeholders can use to evaluate a company's performance. A positive signal will be generated if profit levels remain consistent; consequently, management frequently endeavors to present earnings that are consistent. The primary aim of this study is to gather empirical data regarding the impact of company size, financial leverage, profitability, cash holding, and firm value on the implementation of income smoothing practices. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling while the data analysis method utilized is logistic regression. The sample that passed the criteria was determined as many as 47 companies with period from 2017 to 2020. Income smoothing practice is indicated using eckle index. The results obtained show that only firm size and firm value have a significant effect on income smoothing. Based on data analysis, it is found that management tends to flatten earnings on account items that require consideration in calculations such as impairment reserves and bad debts. This study deepens prior results with explanation what smoothing actions are carried out on which accounts in the financial statements.

Keywords: Cash Holding, Firm Value, Income Smoothing, Leverage, Size, Profitability

Corresponding Author: Patricia Diana; Universitas Multimedia Nusantara, Jl. Scientia Boulevard Gading, Banten, Indonesia; Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.