The Influence of Deferred Tax Burden, Tax Planning, and Deferred Tax Assets on Earnings Management Strategy

Authors

  • Lisa Novita Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau
  • Adriyanti Agustina Putri Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau
  • Wira Ramashar Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau
  • Nina Nursida Universitas Islam Riau

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37385/raj.v3i1.1904

Keywords:

Deferred Tax Burden, Tax Planning, Deferred Tax Assets; , Earnings Management

Abstract

This study aims to analyze and provide empirical evidence on the influence of deferred tax burden, tax planning, and deferred tax assets on earnings management. The population used in this research consists of manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). This study employs purposive sampling, with a total sample of 120 data points. The data analysis tool used is multiple linear regression and classical assumption tests using the SPSS application. The results of this study indicate that the Deferred Tax Burden has no effect on Earnings Management. Meanwhile, Tax Planning and Deferred Tax Assets have an effect on Earnings Management.

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Published

2023-03-28

How to Cite

Novita, L., Putri, A. A., Ramashar, W. ., & Nursida, N. (2023). The Influence of Deferred Tax Burden, Tax Planning, and Deferred Tax Assets on Earnings Management Strategy. Research in Accounting Journal (RAJ), 4(1), 11–18. https://doi.org/10.37385/raj.v3i1.1904