The Value Of Governance Variables In Predicting Financial Distress Among Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises In Malaysia

• Main Authors: Hiau Abdullah, Nur Adiana, M. Ma'aji, Muhammad, Hwei Khaw, Karren Lee
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Asian Academy of Management (AAM) 2016
• Subjects: HD28-70 Management. Industrial Management
• Online Access: http://eprints.usm.my/37376/1/aamjaf120s16_04.pdf; http://eprints.usm.my/37376/; http://web.usm.my/journal/aamjaf/12-s-4-2016.html
• Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia

Predicting financial distress among SMEs can have a significant impact on the economy as it serves as an effective early warning signal. The study develops distress prediction models combining financial, non-financial and governance particularly ownership and board structures, on the likelihood o...