Journal of Emerging Technologies in Accounting, Auditing and Finance (JETAAF)

Objectives: The purpose of this research is to evaluate and rank the performance of various districts within the Shiraz municipality based on different financial criteria. Therefore, we evaluated the performance of 11 districts of Shiraz municipality in the second half of 2022. Design/methodology/approach: Efficiency values were obtained for the areas using different technologies, and a suitable model was provided for the ineffective areas. The evaluation of the districts was based on input variables such as the number of employees, the area (in square meters) of the district building, and deferred income, as well as output variables including sold bonds, tax income, service income, and construction income. Input and output values were determined by consulting the informatics department of each district. Results: Based on the results, optimal performance recommendations can be made to senior managers of the municipality. Innovation: The current research is focused on evaluating financial aspect of performance in various districts of Shiraz Municipality. The goal is to find a suitable model for ranking these areas. This research can provide researchers and managers with an innovative perspective that can be applied in both theory and practice.

Objectives: This paper aims to identify and present a model for the contributing factors to FinTech implementation in the country's banking system using a blended approach. Design/methodology/approach: The scholar initially analyzed 30 specialists in the banking system in various stages in the qualitative section using a mixed approach. Secondly, in the quantitative section, the efficacy of variables was evaluated by distributing a questionnaire among 267 employees of Bank Refah Kargaran. This was conducted using Smart PLS Software and a structural equation approach. Results: The results indicate that factors such as "economic governance of the state," "culture building and training," "structural preparation," "banking system transparency," and "facilities and incentives" can impact the implementation of FinTech in the banking system. Additionally, quantitative analysis in the next phase demonstrates that all research constructs, presented as five hypotheses, play a direct role in influencing FinTech implementation in the financial system. Originality/value: As traditional banking around the world is transitioning into digital evolution, this paper focuses on one of the significant events in digital banking: FinTech. Despite the importance of FinTech, there have been few studies on its implementation.

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to explore the role of human factors and culture in the upcoming safety challenges associated with increasing financial productivity. Design/methodology/approach: In the face of environmental crises, human factors and safety culture play a crucial role in navigating challenges and seizing opportunities. Issues such as population participation and the promotion of environmental values are met with obstacles like violations of environmental protection laws. However, by leveraging opportunities to advance clean technologies and smart management practices, we can progress towards maintaining and enhancing the environmental situation. This study utilized a descriptive research method to investigate human factors, safety culture, environmental challenges, and opportunities in Isfahan. Data was collected from library resources in 2024, and practical results were presented. Results: The findings indicate that fostering coordination between human factors and the development of an environmental safety culture is essential for striking a balance between environmental protection and sustainable development. Innovation: By capitalizing on opportunities to enhance clean technologies and smart management practices, it is feasible to improve the environmental condition of Isfahan. The city faces challenges such as environmental protection law violations, unsustainable activities, and rapid urban and industrial growth that strain the environment. These challenges underscore the urgency of implementing robust environmental protection measures. However, Isfahan also benefits from opportunities like transparent environmental management and a deeper understanding of the economic and social impacts of environmental initiatives. Increasing public awareness and transparency in decision-making processes can enhance environmental management and natural resource conservation. Additionally, the potential for upgrading clean technologies and utilizing renewable energy presents a key opportunity to mitigate environmental harm. These actions can contribute to creating a more sustainable environment and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Overall, Isfahan has leveraged its resources to preserve and enhance the environment by effectively balancing challenges and opportunities.

Objective: Compliance with environmental regulations and financial resources are very important for the survival of companies. On the other hand, in the competitive market, it is vital to pay attention to technological innovation in companies. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of environmental regulations and financial restrictions on technological innovation in companies. Methodology: This research is practical in terms of purpose. It is also among post-event studies. To select a statistical sample using the screening method, 124 companies were selected from among the companies admitted to the Tehran Stock Exchange during the period of 2018- 2022. For data analysis, multivariate regression model was used by Eviuse software. Results: The obtained results showed that environmental regulations and financial restrictions have an inverse and direct relationship with technological innovation in companies, respectively. In other words, the more companies comply with environmental regulations and financial restrictions, the less technological innovation happens in those companies. Innovation: In today's era, attention to technological innovation in companies can be considered as an important and influential variable. Therefore, the innovation aspect of this research is that there has been no research on the relationship between environmental regulations and financial restrictions with technological innovation.

Business groups are a general phenomenon in the economy of countries and play an important role in emerging and developed economies. Although business groups have a legal personality in most countries from a legal point of view, they have an economic personality from an economic and accounting point of view. A business group is a group of companies that operate in one or more markets or industries under the control of a parent company or jointly control. In other words, business group refers to a set of legal companies that have an independent legal personality but have a single reporting personality and operate in different markets and are managed under the financial control of the unit, Objective: so in this research, the influence of political connections and depending on business groups, changes in the cost of goods sold and the risk of financial turmoil were discussed. To conduct this research, a sample of 111 companies from the companies accepted in the Tehran Stock Exchange was selected using the systematic elimination method. Innovation: In this research, the effect of political connections and affiliation to business groups on the changes in the cost of goods sold and the risk of financial turmoil for the period of 2017-2022 was investigated, which has a total of 666 observations for the research. Methodology: The statistical method used in this research is the multivariate regression method using the panel data method. Results: The results of the research hypotheses show that political connections and dependence on business groups have an adverse effect on changes in the cost of goods sold and the risk of financial turmoil of companies.

Objective: The main purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of political communication on the speed of adjustment of financial leverage . Method: In order to achieve the research objectives, a sample of 130 listed companies in the stock exchange that were selected according to systematic exclusion pattern was collected for a 7-year period from 2016 to 2022. To test the research hypotheses, a linear multivariate regression model was used. Findings: testing the research hypotheses showed that the financial leverage of the firm depends on the speed of its adjustment during its periods, but political communication does not affect the speed of adjustment of the financial leverage. Conclusion:Current research provided evidence that the political relations of managers could not help them to develop financial leverage.