scholarly journals Information Asymmetries and Intra-Company Monitoring: an Empirical Analysis of Nonlinear Relationships Between Company Characteristics and the Size of the Internal Audit Function

Author(s):  
Marc Eulerich ◽  
Christian Lohmann

AbstractThe internal audit function (IAF) has become one of the main pillars of good corporate governance. Empirical findings show that the size of the IAF varies considerably across companies. This study analyzes the relationships between selected company characteristics as determinants of intra-company information asymmetries and the size of the IAF as an indicator of intra-company monitoring. We test these relationships by analyzing comprehensive survey data obtained from chief audit executives from 283 Austrian, German, and Swiss companies. Using a nonparametric regression approach, we identify significant nonlinear relationships between company characteristics and IAF size. The empirical analysis identifies threshold levels for several metric company characteristics, such as the number of employees and the number of subsidiaries, whose relationships with the size of the IAF change its intensity.

Author(s):  
Christopher G Calvin

I investigate the impact that adherence to the Institute of Internal Auditors' Core Principles has on the likelihood that an internal auditor's effectiveness is threatened through pressure to modify valid audit findings. I use responses from the Institute of Internal Auditors' 2015 Common Body of Knowledge Practitioner Survey to show that higher adherence to the Core Principles by both internal audit staff and CAEs is associated with a lower likelihood of being pressured to modify audit findings. I also explore which of the ten Core Principles are dominant in explaining these associations to inform the future development of the internal audit profession. Finally, I investigate the sources of pressure to modify audit findings and explore the effect the Core Principles have in mitigating pressure from each source. My findings are relevant to the Institute of Internal Auditors, internal audit practitioners, and academics interested in internal audit or corporate governance.


Author(s):  
Eleandra Maria Prigol Meneghini ◽  
Ana Paula Pereira dos Passos ◽  
Jeferson Lana

Objective: To promote a discussion on the benefits and challenges of the process of implementing mechanisms and good corporate governance practices in a multifamily company. Method: the case was based on real problems of a privately held multifamily organization and fictitious narratives were developed for its construction. Originality/relevance: Multifamily companies potentialize the existence of conflicts between the main ones due to the plurality of partners regarding corporate management and control. In this teaching case, some of these dilemmas were presented and how corporate governance could avoid, mitigate or remedy them in order to find adequate alignment between family members. Results: Conflicts of interest and information asymmetries indicated the need for new solutions for business continuity. Among these solutions, there was the possibility of implementing mechanisms and good corporate governance practices. Theoretical/methodological contributions: It is expected that the student develops an understanding of the need to consider inherent gains and losses in decision making and the particularities of the organization, such as shareholder composition, maturity of the organization and protection of capital and property.


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Gine Das Prena ◽  
Reynaldi Mulyana Kusmawan

This study aims to determine whether the understanding of Risk Based Internal Audit, Whistleblowing System, anti-fraud awareness, and the application of the principles of Good Corporate Governance affect the prevention of fraud in Rural Credit Banks in Bali Province. This study uses primary data sources, using instruments in the form of questionnaires. The population used in this study were auditor internal and bord of directors from 134 Rural Credit Banks and the sample used was auditor internal from 57 Rural Credit Banks taken purposive sampling. The analytical method used is quantitative analysis that is multiple linear analysis using SPSS test equipment. t test results show that Risk Based  Internal Audit, Whistleblowing System, Anti-Fraud awareness, and the application of the principles of Good Corporate Governance each have a positive effect on Fraud prevention


Author(s):  
Mária Bordáné Rabóczki

A cikk a belső ellenőrzésnek a hatékony társaságirányításhoz való hozzájárulását és ennek a versenyképességre gyakorolt hatását vizsgálja. A belső ellenőrzés és a társaságirányítás kölcsönös összefüggésben áll egymással. Nemcsak a belső ellenőrzés hat a társaságirányításra, hanem a releváns társaságirányítási struktúrák, emberi kapcsolatok és magatartásformák jelentős hatást gyakorolnak a belső ellenőrzés színvonalára és hatékonyságára. A cikk ezért különös figyelmet szentel a belső ellenőröknek az igazgatósággal, az auditbizottsággal/felügyelőbizottsággal, a menedzsmenttel és a könyvvizsgálóval való kapcsolatainak vizsgálatára. Rávilágít a belső ellenőrzés legfőbb funkciójára, amely objektív bizonyosságot nyújt az igazgatóság és a felső vezetők számára a kockázatok azonosítására, kezelésére és elfogadható szintre történő csökkentésére szolgáló kontrollfolyamatok megfelelőségéről és hatékonyságáról. A bemutatott belső ellenőrzési modell azt a szemléletet közvetíti, hogy a belső ellenőrzés által nyújtott objektív bizonyosság megszerzése nemcsak a jogszabályoknak vagy az ajánlásoknak való megfelelés, hanem a társaságok versenyképessége szempontjából is kiemelkedő jelentőségű. _________ The purpose of this paper is to consider the contribution of internal audit to the sound corporate governance and the impact of that on the competitiveness of the companies. There is a mutual dependency between internal audit and corporate governance. Not only the internal audit has impact on the corporate governance but the relevant governance structures, relationships and behaviour influence the level and effectiveness of the internal audit. Therefore the present paper is highly concerned with the internal auditors` relationships with the board, audit committee/supervisory board, senior management and the external auditor. It highlights the internal audit function, that provides objective assurance to the board and senior management about the adequacy and effectiveness of the processes by which risks are identified, managed, controlled and mitigated to acceptable levels. The internal audit model demonstrated represents an approach, according to that getting objective assurance provided by internal audit is important not only to be in line with laws and recommendations but to facilitate the corporate competitiveness.


2019 ◽  
pp. 0148558X1986753
Author(s):  
Pierluigi Martino ◽  
Giuseppe D’Onza ◽  
Robert Melville

This article examines the importance of leadership in the context of the internal audit function (IAF). We investigate the influence of the Chief Audit Executive’s (CAE) leadership in enabling the IAF to become a strategic player in corporate governance (CG). Using the responses of 804 CAEs from the Anglosphere countries and South Africa, we find that strong CAE leadership skills and the existence of a leadership training program are significantly and positively associated with IAF involvement in CG processes. This provides support for the argument that CAEs with strong leadership skills help the IAF to move from a behind-the-scenes player to a key actor in the improvement of CG practices, increasing the IAF’s organizational relevance. We also find that the use of a risk-based audit plan, the existence of a quality assurance and improvement program (QAIP), activity type (consulting vs. assurance), and IAF size are also positively associated with IAF involvement in CG. These findings suggest that IAF activity characteristics also have significant implications for this function’s stronger involvement in the CG space.


2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4(J)) ◽  
pp. 230-241
Author(s):  
Wadesango N ◽  
Mhaka C.

This study examined the impact of enterprise risk management (ERM) and internal audit function (IAF) on the financial reporting quality (FRQ) of state universities in Zimbabwe. Utilizing a dataset of 250 respondents from across nine (9) state universities, the researchers examined the effectiveness of ERM and the IAF on the quality of financial reporting in state universities. The researchers employed the contingency theory and studied each university separately to report on items that are specific to each and then also establish a commonality in the definition of parameters to be used in setting up the benchmark against which future performance may be measured. The findings were that there is a strong and significant relationship between ERM and the FRQ and also that there is a positive relationship between the internal audit function and FRQ. Quality internal audit results improved corporate governance systems. The results also underscore the significance and need for central government to establish and monitor a system of good ERM processes that minimize corporate governance breaches and enhance integrity and independence in financial reporting in state universities.


2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (04) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayu Anita Ekaristi Oroh ◽  
Lintje Kalangi ◽  
Anneke Wangkar

PT. Bank Tabungan Negara, Tbk Manado is one of the branch offices of BUMN’s, which must implement Good Corporate Governance in accordance with GCG principles set by the Minister of BUMN PER-01 / MBU / 2011. Internal audit is one of the elements in GCG and has a role in overseeing the implementation of corporate management and overseeing any practices undertaken by the company. The implementation of GCG in the bank must follow the rules of BI and follow GCG guidelines by KNKG. Therefore, this study aims to determine the implementation of GCG at the bank and to determine the role of internal audit in realizing the implementation of GCG. This type of research is qualitative descriptive. The method of analysis used in this research is descriptive method with data collection technique such as interview, observation and documentation. The results of this study is Bank Tabungan Negara has implemented GCG according to applicable rules that is by implementing the principles of GCG. Furthermore, internal audit plays a role in realizing the implementation of GCG Bank BTN.Keywords : Analysis, The Role, Internal Audit, Good Corporate Governance, GCG


Author(s):  
Devi Anggriani ◽  
Juniati Gunawan

<p class="Style1"><em>Internal auditing serves help management in detection and prevention his that happens at an organization in the implementation of the good corporate governance. </em><em>Principies of good corporate governance is an indicator the achievement of the </em><em>balance interests, so the clash interests that occurs could focus and controlled and not result in losses to each party. According to previous studies, fraud led to the collapse of </em><em>the world class companies. This is because inactive of mechanism good corporate </em><em>governance. The </em><em><sup>-</sup></em><em>role of the auditors internal in an effort to detection and prevention </em><em>his has a strong enough. And the role of the auditors internal also has a very important </em><em>in good corporate governance. Methods used in this research is research methodology </em><em>explanatory research with quantitative survei aims to understand the influence of the </em><em>role of the auditors internal (components expertise, the scope of the work, the </em><em>approach) that was undertaken auditor internal in order to detection and prevention </em><em>his with the implementation of the good corporate governance on a 50 respondents is </em><em>the company open a listing on the Bursa Efek Indonesia through the distribution of the questionnaire. The result has been concluded, the expertise, the scope of the work, the </em><em>approach that was undertaken internal audit influential indirectly on the ,corporate governance through the intervening the detect and prevent offraud. For the company </em><em>public, should be channeled to detect cheating through prevention, prevent is the root </em><em>cause problems cheating that the creation of principles of good corporate go</em><em>v</em><em>ernance </em><em>in the company.</em></p>


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