KINERJA LINGKUNGAN, SOSIAL DAN TATA KELOLA (LST), PENGHINDARAN PAJAK DAN MANAJEMEN LABA: PERSPEKTIF PERUSAHAAN PUBLIK DI KAWASAN ASEAN
Alhuda, Aviandi Okta Maulana, S.E., M.Acc., Ph.D., Ak., CA
2025 | Tesis | S2 Ilmu Akuntansi
ABSTRACK
This study examines the effect of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Performance on earnings management practices and explores the role of tax avoidance as a mediating variable. Based on a sample of 2,066 publicly listed companies in the ASEAN region for the 2016-2023 period, the regression results indicate that strong ESG performance contributes to a reduction in both tax avoidance and earnings management, while higher levels of tax avoidance are associated with increased earnings management. Furthermore, the mediating effect of tax avoidance deserves attention, as this variable demonstrates a statistically stronger relationship with earnings management compared to the direct effect of ESG performance on earnings management. These findings affirm that control over tax avoidance practices plays a crucial role as a governance and external monitoring mechanism. This mechanism links ESG performance with the integrity of financial reporting while simultaneously strengthening its role in constraining earnings management. The study provides theoretical contributions to the development of literature in the context of sustainability governance and agency theory and serves as a foundation for stakeholders to formulate policies that promote more ethical, transparent and sustainable reporting practices in the ASEAN region.
Kata Kunci : Kata kunci: Kinerja Lingkungan, Sosial dan Tata Kelola, Penghindaran Pajak, Manajemen Laba, Perusahaan Publik di Kawasan ASEAN.