The Relation between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Accounting Information Quality and Auditor’s Report

Societyhas gradually realized that corporations’ activities have some implications for it. By disclosing information beyond financial information, companies can perform a part of their accountability to the community and provide a better decision-making environment for stakeholders. The purpose of our study is to analyze the relation between corporate social responsibility (CSR), accounting information quality and audit report in companies listed on Tehran Stock Exchange(TSE). For these purpose, 130 companies have been selected from 2011 to 2016. In order to measure CSR as the independent variable, we have used American Institution criteria known as KLD annually utilized to rate the organizations according to the social and environmental criteria. In addition, to measure accounting quality and audit report, we have used absolute accrual estimation error and unqualified/qualified report criteria. Our results show that corporate social responsibility increases the quality of accounting information and leads to better auditors’ reports