Kuwait: Jasour – News Desk
The General Manager of “Jasour,” Mrs. Hanan Al-Anezi, stated that “Jasour’s” participation in sponsoring the annual scientific conference of the Kuwait Accountants and Auditors Association, which is held on “Modern Trends in Accounting Research,” is a support for special needs accountants.
Al-Anezi emphasized that “Jasour” always ensures a strong presence at all events inside and outside Kuwait, especially those that highlight the role and needs of special needs individuals, aiming to play an active role in serving this key segment of society.
The Kuwait Accountants and Auditors Association organized its annual scientific conference titled “Modern Trends in Accounting Research,” at the headquarters of the Arab Open University in Kuwait.
The conference highlights the latest developments and trends in the field of accounting, bringing together a select group of experts and academics from inside and outside Kuwait to discuss current issues and future challenges of the profession.
The conference discusses the impact of cloud accounting on boards of directors in the Middle East and North Africa region and the effect of corporate risk on cash reserves at various stages, while the presented research addresses the relationship between corporate social responsibility and tax avoidance.
The conference sessions covered several topics, including an AI-based prediction model using “Gradient Boosting Regressor” or (GBR) to enhance returns from investments in the banking sector, digital transformation in Algerian and Kuwaiti banks: between reality and prospects, whether board diversity affects company performance in Kuwait, and the impact of employee stock incentives on audit pricing: evidence from stock options.
The sessions also tackled the consequences of forward-looking information adoption of expected credit losses in emerging markets: the case of Egypt, as well as causes and consequences of climate change: bibliometric analysis and a road map for future research and business risks, investment opportunities, and dividend distributions: evidence from the MENA region. From numbers to narrative to value creation: beyond accounting books towards materiality duality in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) integration.
Additionally, the impact of ownership structure on company performance: the case of the six GCC countries. The relationship between corporate social responsibility and tax evasion: an applied study, assessing the readiness of Moroccan companies for ISSB standards: analysis of key influencing factors, and the motivations versus obstacles in pursuing CPA certification: insights from the Saudi context.
The utilization of social media to enhance sustainability reporting: insights from companies in Kuwait – a case study. The effect of auditor location switching on audit quality? The impact of the quality of acquired companies’ accounting information systems on the completion of mergers and acquisitions.
