The increased volatility and decline in firm value has been observed for companies listed in the Nairobi Securities exchange, Kenya as evidenced by substantial variations between market-to-book values. Company disclosures in integrated reports have long been linked with firm value. However, integration of non-financial information disclosures with financial information in a single report and its worth to the company and its distinctive stakeholders has not been accorded a proper assessment in the African context. While, preceding studies in other settings have shown mixed results, emphasis has been on establishing the total effects. This comparative study was intended to determine the effect of
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Integrated Reporting, Social and Relationship Capital, Corporate Disclosures, Business Model, Firm Value, Listed Firms
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Bangara, S. N., Chesoli, J. W., Ngacho, C., Nyangau, A. (2024). Social and Relationship Capital Disclosure, Business Model and Firm Value: A Comparative Study of Listed Companies in Kenya and South Africa. International Journal of Accounting, Finance and Risk Management, 9(3), 79-103. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijafrm.20240903.12
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Department of Accounting & Finance, Kisii University, Kisii, Kenya
Department of Accounting & Finance, Kisii University, Kisii, Kenya
Department of Accounting & Finance, Kisii University, Kisii, Kenya
Department of Accounting & Finance, Kisii University, Kisii, Kenya
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