Firm Value, Size, Liquidity and the Adoption of Common Accounting Standards: Evidence from Firms Listed on the Amman Stock Exchange

Abstract

Adopting common accounting standards presents both benefits and challenges to firms and the resultant effects of such adoption vary between firms and countries. The value of firms revolves considerably around the adoption of common accounting standards, firm and country specific factors. Consequently, this study examines the firm size, liquidity and the adoption of common accounting standards on the value of capital and debt market firms listed on the Amman Stock Exchange. A Fixed Effect Model was estimated using data collected from 5 capital market firms and 4 debt market firms listed on the Amman Stock Exchange in Jordan. The data was from the period 2009 to 20018 and was analysed using the aid of Eviews 10. The findings revealed that there is a positive relationship between firm size, liquidity and performance, and stock prices. The disclosure of financial information and an improvement in earnings per share were noted to be causing a decline in stock prices of capital and debt markets in Jordan. Practically, the study implies that sound liquidity, asset and performance management strategies are vital for improving the value of capital and debt market firms listed on any stock exchange. The study also reiterates that improvements in firm value are vital for improving social and economic aspects in any economic context.