Document Type : Original Research

Authors

1 MSc. Student, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran

2 Ph.D. Student, Mazandaran University, Mazandaran, Iran

3 Instructor, Gonbad University, Gonbad Kavous, Iran

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of unconditional conservatism, institutional ownership and size of institute auditor on stock price. For measure unconditional conservatism we use the Beaver and Ryan model (2000). In this study we use a sample of 101 firms listed in Tehran Stock Exchange during the period 2010 to 2014. The results of multiple regression model and panel data with fixed effects, showed that in 95% confidence, unconditional conservatism has significant negative effect on the stock price and institutional ownership has a significant positive effect on stock prices, but no significant correlation between the size of audit and stock prices. 

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