The Impact of the TFRS Adoption on Predictive Ability for Future Cash Flows: Evidence from Listed Companies in Thailand

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Anuwat Phakdee
Sannudee Selaratana

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to investigate the interaction effect of Thai Financial Reporting Standards (TFRS) adoption by Thai listed companies on predictive ability for future cash flows. The sample group is comprised of companies listed in the Stock Exchange of Thailand, and there are 4,226 samples from 2005 to 2016. Multiple regression analysis is employed to test hypotheses. 


The overall research results show that net income, cash flow from operations, and total accruals have the predictive ability for future cash flows. In addition, considering the period 2011 to 2016, which is the TFRS adoption period for Thai listed companies, the results indicate that TFRS has statistically positive interaction effects on net income, cash flow from operations, and total accruals in predicting future cash flows. Therefore, adopting TFRS, which is aligned with International Financial Reporting Standards, increases the predictive ability of accounting data for future cash flows. This research provides additional literature on the benefits of TFRS in future cash flow forecasts in the context of the economic environment in Thailand, which is an emerging market country.

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Phakdee, A., & Selaratana, S. . (2023). The Impact of the TFRS Adoption on Predictive Ability for Future Cash Flows: Evidence from Listed Companies in Thailand. University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Journal Humanities and Social Sciences, 43(1), 127–148. Retrieved from https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/utccjournalhs/article/view/259309
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