The study proposes and empirically tests a multidimensional framework, the EKWERE Reporting Quality Framework, which incorporates Ethical Compliance, KnowledgeBased Disclosure, Working Internal Controls, Enhanced Transparency, Reporting Integrity, and Effective Governance; its influence on financial reporting outcomes among manufacturing firms. Using data from ten listed manufacturing firms over a 10-year period (2015–2024), the study assesses the effect of EKWERE reporting attributes on financial performance measured through Return on Assets (ROA), Return on Equity (ROE), and Market Value (Tobin’s Q). Regression results show that Ethical Compliance EC positively predicted firm performance (b = 2.01) but was not statistically significant (p = .103), indicating no significant effect on financial outcomes. KD had a significant negative effect (b = - 26.20, p = .019), suggesting that higher knowledge-based disclosure may entail costs or inefficiencies that reduce short-term profitability. WC was strongly negative and significant (b = -2.49, p < .001), indicating that higher internal control levels were associated with lower profitability. Among the remaining predictors, ET was positive and significant (b = 14.42, p = .014), supporting the importance of transparency in improving performance. RI was not significant (b = -0.47, p = .225), and EG negatively predicted performance (b = - 27.53, p = .007), highlighting that governance mechanisms may sometimes have counterproductive effects depending on operational context. The study concluded that effective integration of EKWERE dimensions with operational and strategic management is essential for improved reporting credibility and optimising firm performance Practical recommendations include adopting ethicsdriven reporting practices and strengthening governance controls.