Internal auditor characteristics, internal audit effectiveness, and moderating effect of senior management

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 160-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khaled Ali Endaya ◽  
Mustafa Mohd Hanefah
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Senior Management ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Internal Auditing ◽  
Internal Auditor ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Audit Effectiveness

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the direct relationship between internal auditor’s characteristics[1] and internal audit effectiveness[2], and the moderating effect of senior management[3] support. Design/methodology/approach Standard multiple regression and moderated multiple regression are applied, and the data were collected from 114 members of Libyan Association of Accountants and Auditors[4] by using personally administered questionnaire. Findings The findings reveal that internal auditor’s characteristics have a significant impact on internal audit effectiveness, and senior management support has a moderating effect. Practical implications The findings would encourage Libyan organizations to concentrate on the issue of internal audit effectiveness, and will strengthen the capacity of internal auditing in public organizations. Originality/value This paper contributes to the literature of both internal audit and management studies and represents the first effort to examine the impact of internal auditor’s characteristics on internal audit effectiveness with senior management support as a moderating variable.

Drivers of stakeholders’ view of internal audit effectiveness

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lourens Erasmus ◽  
Philna Coetzee
Keyword(s):  
Audit Committee ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Senior Management ◽  
Audit Committees ◽  
Internal Auditing ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Audit Effectiveness ◽  
Insight Into

Purpose The purpose of this study is to determine the differences in perception of the key stakeholders on the drivers of internal audit effectiveness, namely, senior management and the audit committee, in relation to identified measures. To be seen as an effective internal audit function, value needs to be added for both these stakeholders. It is thus important for internal auditing to obtain an understanding of what these stakeholders respectively perceive as the most prominent drivers of internal audit effectiveness. Design/methodology/approach Heads of internal audit functions (providing insight into the drivers), chairpersons of audit committees and senior management (providing insight into the measures) within the South African public sector responded to a survey. The data were subjected to an exploratory factor analysis and principal component analysis to reduce the set of items and to provide continuous scores for use in a multivariate multiple regression analyses. Findings Senior management and the audit committee differ in their level or order of prominence of the identified drivers that influence the identified measures of internal audit effectiveness. No statistical similarities in their level of views could be found. Originality/value To enhance the effectiveness of internal auditing, the internal audit functions should take cognisance of the difference in perceptions of its key stakeholders on the drivers of internal audit effectiveness, in relation to identified measures, to manage these relationships. No previous research could find that statistically compared views of senior management and the audit committee regarding the drivers of internal audit effectiveness.

scholarly journals The impact of internal audit in the activation of risk management under the governance of banks

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Afsar Ali Alimoradi ◽  
Chya Kareem Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Internal Auditing ◽  
Audit Risk ◽  
Internal Auditor ◽  
Risk Management Process ◽  
Statistical Program ◽  
Bank Governance ◽  
The Impact

The research aims to measure and evaluate the impact of internal audit on the efficiency of risk management under the principles of the bank governance in a sample of banks. Thus, internal audit is an important function of controlling financial and administrative performance. It has the impact of evaluating and measuring the efficiency of the use of available resources and strengthening the so-called governance as well as contributing to the assessment and management of risks, which enhances the opportunities of economic units and banks in the optimal use of resources.Internal Audit assists senior management and the board in the process of  theidentifying, assessing and responding to risks, by providing various assurance and advisory services during the implementation of the risk management process. In order to achieve the objectives of the study and test its hypotheses, the study was based on primary and secondary data and the questionnaire was designed and the researchers used the Statistical Program (SPSS) to analyze the data. It was concluded during the research that there is a clear impact of the internal audit profession on the risk management by improving its effectiveness and efficiency under the principles of bank governance shows through the internal audit has a prominent position in banks and because it is linked to the highest levels of management as an independent control and advisory tool. The researchers present a set  of recommendations, the most important of which is the need to provide adequate financial and human resources for internal auditing in banks. The study also recommended to strengthen the components of the independence of the internal auditor in order to be able to perform his duties to the fullest. Key words :  Internal Audit , Risk Management , Banking Governance, Internal Auditor.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Karakteristik Internal Auditor, Dukungan Manajemen Senior dan Budaya Organisasi Terhadap Efektivitas Internal Audit

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gumulya Sonny Marcel Kusuma
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Senior Management ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Internal Auditor

This study examines the influence of internal auditor, senior management support, organizational culture on the effectiveness of internal audits. This research uses convenience sampling technique to select the respondent . Data were collected through a survey on 44 respondents internal auditors who work at BUMN and BUMD of Palembang. Structural Equation Model (SEM) with Partial Least Square (PLS) was applied to analyzed the data. The result of this research indicate positive influence of internal auditor and senior management support on the effectiveness of internal audits. Futhermore, it was found that there were no significant influence organizational culture on the effectiveness of internal audits.

Corporate governance and internal audit: an institutional theory perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 175-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Vadasi ◽  
Michalis Bekiaris ◽  
Andreas Andrikopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Institutional Theory ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Substantial Impact ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Audit Effectiveness

Purpose This paper aims to explore internal audit effectiveness through its contribution to corporate governance. Namely, the authors attempt to investigate the impact of internal audit professionalization on internal audit’s contribution to corporate governance. Design/methodology/approach Using a research framework informed by institutional theory, the authors predict that internal audit’s contribution to corporate governance is associated with factors related to internal audit professionalization. To investigate the arguments, the authors combine data from a survey of 49 listed companies in the Athens Stock Exchange with publicly available information from annual reports. Findings Empirical results indicate that internal audit professionalization affects internal audit effectiveness, as internal audit’s contribution to corporate governance is improved for organizations where internal audit function complies with internal auditing standards and internal auditors hold professional certifications. The findings also suggest that internal audit’s contribution to corporate governance is shaped by some company-specific characteristics, namely, CEO duality and audit committee quality. Practical implications The results have implications for internal auditors who wish to increase the efficiency of their work, corporate governance mechanisms such as the board of directors and the audit committee, which can use the findings of this study to better respond to their responsibilities concerning internal audit and regulators who can also benefit to strengthen areas with substantial impact on internal audit’s contribution to corporate governance. Originality/value This paper contributes to the academic discussion on the role of internal audit in corporate governance and complements the work of other researchers in the field of internal audit professionalization. This study tries to fill a gap in the literature on the effect of internal audit professionalization elements on internal audit’s contribution to corporate governance.

scholarly journals The Effect of Competence, Objectivity and Internal Audit Quality The Effectiveness of Internal Audit with Senior Management Support As Variable Moderation

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eki Novranggi ◽  
Sunardi .
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Senior Management ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
Moderating Variables ◽  
Audit Effectiveness

The formulation of the problem in this study was the Influence of Competence, Objectivity and Internal Audit Quality toward the Internal Audit Effectiveness with Senior Management Support as Moderating Variables (Empirical Study on Banking in Ogan Ilir and Seberang Ulu, Palembang City, South Sumatra Province). The Objective of This study was to analyze the the influence of Competence, Objectivity and Internal Audit Quality toward the Internal Audit effectiveness with Senior Management Support as a Moderating Variable. This study was an associative study. The population used in this study was banks that have internal auditors. The sample in this study were 34 respondents.Thetechniquesofcollectingthedatawasquestionnaires.Hypothesis test used were multiple linea rregression and moderated regression analysis.The results of this study showed partially that competence has a positive influence on internal audit effectiveness,theobjectivityhasapositiveinfluenceontheinternalauditeffectiveness and internal audit quality has a positive influence on internal audit effectiveness,the senior management support could moderate the influence of internal audit quality on the internal audit effectiveness.. Simultaneously competence, objectivity and audit quality have a positive influence on the of internal audits effectiveness.

scholarly journals INTEGRITAS INTERNAL AUDITOR SEBAGAI VARIABEL MODERASI PENGARUH KOMPETENSI, PENGALAMAN KERJA INTERNAL AUDITOR DAN DUKUNGAN MANAJEMEN SENIOR TERHADAP EFEKTIVITAS AUDIT INTERNAL

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
Betri Sirajuddin ◽  
Rafliande Ravember
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Senior Management ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Private Bank ◽  
Internal Auditor ◽  
The Public

The goal is to determine the effect of Competence, Work Experience Internal Auditor, and Senior Management Support The Effectiveness of Internal Audit with Integrity Internal Auditor as moderating variable on Public Private Bank Prabumulih. This type of research is associative research. The data used are primary and secondary data. The population is scattered and auditors working in the Public Private Bank Prabumulih total of 32 respondents. Data collection techniques by using interviews and questionnaires. Methods of data analysis used in this research is the analysis of quantitative and qualitative analysis. These results indicate that the competence positively and significantly affects the effectiveness of the Internal Audit, Internal Auditor Work Experience positively and significantly affects the effectiveness of Internal Audit, and Senior Management Support Internal Auditor positively and significantly affect the Effectiveness of Internal Audit. Competence positively and significantly affects the effectiveness of the Internal Audit Integrity moderated Internal Auditor, Work Experience positively and significantly affects the effectiveness of the Internal Audit Integrity moderated Internal Auditor,

scholarly journals PENGARUH KOMPETENSI INTERNAL AUDITOR, OBJEKTIVITAS INTERNAL AUDITOR DAN KEBERANIAN MORAL TERHADAP EFEKTIVITAS AUDIT INTERNAL DENGAN DUKUNGAN MANAJEMEN SENIOR SEBAGAI VARIABEL MODERASI

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 549
Author(s):  
Frizky Danu Rakhmat ◽  
Novia Fadhilah
Keyword(s):  
Internal Audit ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Moral Courage ◽  
Senior Management ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Internal Auditor ◽  
Moderating Variables ◽  
Know How ◽  
Analysis Technique

The formulation of the problem in this study was to know how the effect of internal Internal Auditor Competence, Internal Auditor Objectivity and Moral Courage on the Effectiveness of Internal Audit with Senior Management Support as Moderating Variables (Empirical Study on Banking in Lubuklinggau City, South Sumatera Province. The type of research used associative research. The data used primary data and secondary data. The population and sample in this study were 31 respondent in Lubuklinggau city. Data collection techniques were using interview techniques and questionnaires. The analysis technique used qualitative analysis and quantitative analysis. The result of this study indicated that internal auditor competencies gave significantly affect the effectiveness of internal audits, internal auditor objectivity gave significantly affect the effectiveness of internal audits, moral courage gaeve significantly affect the effectiveness of internal audits, senior management supported moderates internal auditor competence in a pure modertor on the effectiveness of internal audits, supported senior management moderates internal auditor objectivity by moderating moderator on the effectiveness of internal audit and senior management support moderating moral courage by moderating equations to the effectiveness of internal audits.

THE EFFECT BETWEEN COORDINATION AND COOPERATION IN INTERNAL AUDITOR WITH EXTERNAL AUDITORS TO AN EFFECTIVENESS OF INTERNAL AUDIT: CASE STUDY ON A ROLE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
hendra poltak
Keyword(s):  
Internal Audit ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Internal Auditor ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
External Auditors ◽  
Pls Analysis ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Audit Effectiveness

The internal audit ineffectiveness is marked by the weakness of financial accountability. This research aimed to examine and provide determinants of the internal audit effectiveness at the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP). The research sample consisted of 31 inter-nal auditors and 31 KKP employees. This research belongs to the explanatory research. The re- search questionnaire data to test hypotheses were analyzed with the Partial Least Squares (PLS) analysis tool. The results showed that the coordination and cooperation of internal auditors with external auditors had a positive effect on the effectiveness of internal audits. In addition, man-agement support was able to moderate the coordination and cooperation of internal auditors with external auditors on the effectiveness of internal audits. This finding can open the horizons of interested parties, especially KKP leaders to consider policies that can improve the effectiveness of internal audits to improve organizational objectives and performance.

Contribution of internal auditing to risk management

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 348-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philna Coetzee
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
South African ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Senior Management ◽  
Minor Effect ◽  
Internal Auditing ◽  
The South ◽  
Content Type

Purpose – There is a widening gap between the expectations of internal audit stakeholders and the value the function brings to the table, for example, in the management of the risks threatening an organisation. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the views of chief audit executives (CAEs), the chairs of audit committees and senior management on the contribution of the internal audit functions to risk management in the South African public sector. This contribution is considered in the context of existing risk management structures and the level of coordination between these structures and internal auditing. Design/methodology/approach – The views of heads of internal auditing, chairpersons of the audit committee and the Accounting Officer (similar to the CEO of private sector organisations) of national, provincial and local government organisations were obtained and statistically analysed. Findings – The results indicate that the CAEs have noticeably different views from the other two parties, and that the existence of risk management structures has a minor effect on how the contribution of internal auditing to risk management is perceived. Research limitations/implications – It was decided to not include the views of heads of risk management functions owing to the immaturity of risk management in this sector with in the South African public sector. Practical implications – The results of the study provide internal auditing with information on narrowing the possible gap between the perceptions of senior management and their own perceptions. Senior management could streamline the efforts of these two parties in mitigating the key risk of the organisation. The audit committee, as the independent overseer of internal auditing, will obtain information on whether internal auditing contributes to risk management, and if not, how to address these issues, taking into account the existence (or a lack thereof) of risk management structures. The legislator and regulator of public sector could be influenced to provide clearer guidance or rules in this regard in order to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of risk management policies and practices. Originality/value – Limited studies have been conducted regarding the coordination of internal auditing and risk management in mitigating the key risks; especially within the public sector domain whether the existence of risk management structures would affect this coordination. Also the views of senior management, as the key stakeholder of internal auditing, on this matter have not yet been solicited.

An examination of factors associated with investment in internal auditing technology

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (7) ◽  
pp. 955-978
Author(s):  
Sarah Garven ◽  
Audrey Scarlata
Keyword(s):  
Audit Committee ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Internal Auditing ◽  
Private Company ◽  
Internal Auditor ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Technology Investment ◽  
Audit Technology ◽  
Tools And Techniques

Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore whether various organizational, internal audit function and audit committee factors are associated with internal audit investment in audit technology. Design/methodology/approach The responses from 213 public and private company chief audit executives (CAEs) from seven Anglo-culture countries are analyzed from the Common Body of Knowledge (CBOK) 2015 Global Internal Auditor Practitioner Survey on specific questions addressing internal audit use of audit technology. Findings The results indicate that several of the studied factors are associated with investment in internal auditing technology, and taken together, suggest that CAE power may be the key driver in the technology investment decision. Furthermore, the data show that internal audit functions are not fully embracing the use of information technology (IT) tools and techniques, with average usage of ten of the eleven tools and techniques examined below moderate levels. Practical implications The results have implications for CAEs, boards and management when making resource allocation decisions. For example, the findings can be used in benchmarking an appropriate investment in internal audit technology, as well as identifying specific internal audit technology areas where further investment may be warranted. Additionally, insights provided by this study can facilitate a discussion about the value internal audit can add by increasing its investment in audit technology. Originality/value This study contributes to prior literature on internal auditing by filling a gap related to internal audit investment in audit technology, examining countries that are similar in culture rather than limiting the study to one country, and using several factors that have not been previously examined in prior internal audit investment-related literature. Additionally, the findings pointing to the important role CAE power appears to play in the internal audit technology investment decision provide several interesting new research avenues.

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