As argued by Vermeer et al. (2006), larger NPOs are faced with more stakeholders
and are therefore more likely to be scrutinized by regulatory bodies, the media and
the (general) public. In addition, large organizations are characterized by more
resources (e.g., more accounting staff and/or more advanced accounting systems)
(Owusu-Ansah 2000; Ismail and Chandler 2003). Trussel and Parsons (2008), for
example, argue that smaller NPOs are less likely to have expertise in cost
allocations and FS preparation than larger ones. Several prior studies report findings
that are in line with these arguments. In the Belgian context, Verbruggen et al.
(2011) document a positive relationship between NPO size and the degree of
compliance with financial reporting standards.6 Also in the Belgian setting, Reheul