Accounting and Auditing Studies

Accounting and Auditing Studies

Product Market Competition and the Value of Corporate Cash Evidence from Trade Liberalization

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Associate Professor of accountancy, Shahid Beheshti University, Iran
2 M.A in accountancy, Parandak Institue of Higher Education, Iran
Abstract
The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between product market competition with the cash balance is emphasized the role of corporate governance. In this study, in accordance with the purpose, 3 is hypothesized that in the present case was statistical analysis and research. A sample of 17 companies active in the automotive industry are listed on Tehran Stock Exchange data for a period of 5 years were analyzed. Hypotheses through multiple regression models were evaluated in accordance with the findings, product market competition, the role of capital markets in response to changes in the cash balance had. However, the involvement of major stakeholders has led the competition in the product market, the capital market reaction to changes in the cash balance, stimulate. This applies in particular institutional shareholders and potentially reflect the regulatory role of such shareholders.
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