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Empirical analysis shows that higher outside board member proportions decrease financial statement fraud risk, suggesting better governance.
Examines the prediction that the inclusion of larger proportions of outside members on the board of directors significantly reduces the likelihood of financial statement fraud. Fraud firm selection; Differences in outside directors; Grey and independent directors; Consideration of audit committees; Other board characteristics.
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