Abstract

This study aims to shed light on the role played by companies in highlighting the financial content of the financial statements by studying the quality of accounting information and financial disclosure and the extent to which they provide high-quality statements (characterized by the specific characteristics of accounting information) and the extent to which the accounting information system presents financial statements that meet the needs of the users. The study was conducted by a group of employees (accountants, auditors, marketers and knowledge workers) in the 5 companies listed in the stock market. 50 questionnaires were prepared, prepared according to the objectives of the study, The researchers conducted the necessary statistical analyzes and test hypotheses of the study. The study reached a number of recommendations, most important of which is the activation of the role of the Iraqi Accounting and Auditing Standards and Regulations Board in order to issue of local standards for the preparation of high quality financial reports or obligating companies to participating in the Iraqi exchange market, with apply the relevant international standards to follow.

DOI:10.52113/6/2018-8-3/143-170