Table 3

Multiple regression results

Use of external accountant (CPE) for advising tasksFirm performance
Model 1Model 2Model 3Model 4
VariablebßSEpbßSEPbßSEpbßSEp
Intercept−0.600.000.081.000−0.02−0.090.090.2922.300.000.570.0002.250.000.510.000
Controls
Perceived competency of CPA in basic accounting tasks0.160.140.080.1180.150.140.080.1130.140.150.100.1480.070.070.090.470
Perceived competency of CPA in advising tasks0.030.030.090.7520.040.050.090.6000.140.170.100.0900.110.130.090.153
Use of other external advisors0.440.200.080.0190.430.190.080.0180.180.100.100.326−0.02−0.010.090.886
Main effects
Family involvement in management0.210.210.100.020−0.19−0.190.200.342        
Foreign trade exposure0.020.160.080.0480.010.120.080.128        
Use of internal accountant for basic tasks0.020.340.090.0000.010.130.070.315        
Use of external accountant (CPA) for advising tasks            0.390.460.080.000
Interaction effect
Family involvement in management × Use of internal accountant for basic tasks    0.010.560.010.027        
R2    0.03       0.11   
F    5.040.027      23.950.000  
R20.38   0.41   0.11   0.29   
Adjusted R20.35   0.37   0.08   0.25   
Model F10.040.000  9.680.000  3.120.018  7.870.000  

Note(s):N = 104

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