Financial information of Argentine companies faced with covid-19: an analysis of disclosures and regulatory compliance

Authors

  • Alejandro Agustín Barbei Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP) https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8167-6659
  • Paula Carolina González Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP)
  • Sofía Tiberi Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52292/j.eca.2020.2033

Keywords:

accounting information, financial statements, events after the reporting period, coronavirus, Argentina

Abstract

Many strategic, tactical and operational decisions must be based on quality information. Relevance and faithful representation are fundamental qualitative characteristics for financial information to be useful. This paper aims to make a theoretical approach and an empirical analysis of whether Argentine companies disclose issues related to COVID-19, complying with the requirements of accounting and regulatory standards. For this purpose, an applied and exploratory research is carried out, and a methodology is developed to collect information related to the coronavirus in the financial statements, the compliance with control organisms and the impact on the stock market. Significant deficiencies are found in the application of the existing regulation, which negatively impacts on the quality and usefulness of the information. Given this scenario, it is essential to review the theoretical assumptions that should guide the tasks of preparing and reviewing accounting information.

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Published

2020-12-18

How to Cite

Barbei, A. A., González, P. C., & Tiberi, S. (2020). Financial information of Argentine companies faced with covid-19: an analysis of disclosures and regulatory compliance. Escritos Contables Y De Administración, 11(2), 40–58. https://doi.org/10.52292/j.eca.2020.2033

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Artículos de investigación científica