학술논문

Accounting Information in Financial Contracting: The Incomplete Contract Theory Perspective
Document Type
redif-article
Source
Wiley Blackwell, Journal of Accounting Research. 54(2):397-435
Subject
Language
English
Abstract
This paper reviews theoretical and empirical work on financial contracting that is relevant to accounting researchers. Its primary objective is to discuss how the use of accounting information in contracts enhances contracting efficiency and to suggest avenues for future research. We argue that incomplete contract theory broadens our understanding of both the role accounting information plays in contracting and the mechanisms through which efficiency gains are achieved. By discussing its rich theoretical implications, we expect incomplete contract theory to prove useful in motivating future research and in offering directions to advance our knowledge of how accounting information affects contract efficiency.