The dependent variable in this study is the extent of
segment reporting, as measured by the items a company
disclosed in their 2011 annual reports. An index based on
the number of operating segment items expected to be
reported is considered using un-weighted method. Under
IFRS 8 requirement, items are only disclosed if they are
included in the measures of segment profit/loss and assets or
are regularly reported to CODM. The disclosure level is
constructed based on this checklist of items potentially
disclosed under the requirements of IFRS 8 by performing a
content analysis on the annual reports of each company
where items are identified and measured.