Justifications for the Modified Opinions and for Other Observations in the Audit Reports

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (160) ◽  
pp. 785-800
Author(s):  
Costel ISTRATE ◽  
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Ovidiu Constantin BUNGET ◽  
Irimie Emil POPA ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Legal Issues ◽  
Global Crisis ◽  
Going Concern ◽  
Tangible Assets ◽  
Fixed Assets ◽  
Main Observation ◽  
Audit Opinions ◽  
Audit Reports

The purpose of this paper is to identify and to comment the main justifications of modified audit opinions and the main observations included in the emphasis of matter paragraphs from the audit reports of Romanian companies listed on the regulated market of Bucharest Stock Exchange (BSE). The authors analyze a sample of more than 1,000 observations-year for the 2007-2019 period. They found that 25% of these reports contain a modified opinion and the main explanations relate to the revaluations of fixed tangible assets, to the provisions, to the impairment of the fixed assets, to some legal issues, to items concerning the closing inventory and, to a lesser extent, to the going concern matters. In 30% of the reports analyzed, there was identified emphasis of matter paragraphs; the main observation is by far related to the going concern, followed by the financial and operating difficulties of companies and by the effects of different global crisis (financial or others).

The impact of qualified audit opinion on stock returns: an empirical study at Amman stock exchange

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rana Bayo Flees ◽  
Sulaiman Mouselli
Keyword(s):  
Stock Returns ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Abnormal Returns ◽  
Market Model ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Going Concern ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Audit Opinions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
First Time

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the impact of qualified audit opinions on the returns of stocks listed at Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) after the introduction of the recent amendments by the International Auditing and Assurance Standard Board (IAASB) on audits reporting and conclusions. It further investigates if results differ between first time qualified and sequenced qualifications, and between plain qualified opinion and qualifications with going concern. Design/methodology/approach Audit opinions’ announcements and stock returns data are collected from companies’ annual reports for the fiscal years 2016 to 2019 while stock returns are computed from stock closing prices published at ASE website. The authors apply the event study approach and use the market model to calculate normal returns. Cumulative abnormal returns (CARs) and average abnormal returns (AARs) are computed for all qualified audit opinions’ announcements. Findings The empirical evidence suggests that investors at ASE do not react to qualified audit opinions announcements. That is, the authors find an insignificant impact of qualified audit opinion announcements on stock returns using both CAR and AAR estimates. The results are robust to first time and sequenced qualifications, and for qualifications with going concern. Results are also robust to the use of risk adjusted market model. Research limitations/implications The insignificant impact of qualified audit opinions on stock returns have two potential conflicting research implications. First, the new amendments introduced to auditors’ report made them more informative and reduce the negative signals contained in the qualified opinions. That is, investors are now aware of the real causes of qualifications and not overreacting to the qualified opinion. Second, the documented insignificant impact confirms that ASE is not a semi-strong form efficient. Practical implications The apparent excessive use of qualifications should ring the bell on whether auditors misuse their power or companies are really in trouble. Hence, the Jordanian regulatory bodies need to warn auditors against the excessive use of qualifications on the one hand, and to raise the awareness of investors on the implications of auditors’ opinions on the other hand. Originality/value This study is innovative in twofold. First, it explores the impact of qualified audit opinions on stock returns after the introduction of new amendments by IAASB at ASE. In addition, it uses event study approach and distinguishes between first time qualified and sequenced qualifications, and between plain qualified opinion and qualifications with going concern. The results are consistent with efficient market theory and behavioral finance explanations.

scholarly journals Predicting Audit Opinions Evidence From The Athens Stock Exchange

2011 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anastasia Maggina ◽  
Angelos A. Tsaklanganos
Keyword(s):  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Early Warning Systems ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Accounting System ◽  
Publicly Traded ◽  
Publicly Traded Companies ◽  
Going Concern ◽  
Contingent Liabilities ◽  
Audit Opinions ◽  
Athens Stock Exchange

<p>The purpose of this study is to provide evidence drawn from publicly traded companies in Greece as far as the predictability of going-concern opinions, and other business situations (problem companies, tax contingent liabilities) based on a transition from a tax-driven accounting system which is characterized by a stakeholder (debtholder) orientation to shareholder oriented and independent of tax reporting considerations after the adoption of IFRS. This study examines companies listed in the Athens Stock Exchange to determine whether the findings with regard to the prediction of troubled companies, going-concern audit opinions and tax contingent liabilities are robust in a different accounting system than that in prior studies. We employ discriminant analysis and a logit specification to test our models. Results indicate that more noticeably going-concern audit opinions can be predicted with rates ranging from 96.7% to 98.7%.</p><p>Research findings are subject to limitations since they are drawn from publicly traded companies only. The selection of models that better fits to the Greek data provides additional evidence to the existing literature not only in so far as the statistical techniques but also in respect to the business environment (after the adoption of IFRS). These models can act as early warning systems in an effort to avoid further bankruptcies or liquidations or even to prevent window dressing phenomena.</p>

scholarly journals Pengaruh Leverage, Opini Audit Tahun Sebelumnya, Pertumbuhan Perusahaan, dan Ukuran Perusahaan terhadap Opini Audit Going Concern

Owner ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 164-173
Author(s):  
Kusuma Indawati Halim
Keyword(s):  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Company Size ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Audit Opinion ◽  
Going Concern ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Financial Condition ◽  
Going Concern Opinion ◽  
Audit Reports ◽  
Company Growth

Audit reports are used by auditors to inform the accuracy of the information in the financial statements. The auditor as an independent party has the competence to provide an opinion on the client's financial condition. If it is estimated that the company cannot continue its activities, it is likely that it will get a going concern audit opinion. Audit opinion can help investors and other stakeholders in assessing the status of the company's business continuity. The important thing from a going concern audit opinion is to provide additional information for investors in making investment decisions. This study analyzes the factors that determine going concern audit opinion on manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The factors tested in this study are leverage, initial opinion, company growth and company size. The study used a sample of 125 companies for the 2014-2018 period. The results of data analysis were obtained from logistic regression tests. The empirical results show that prior opinion and leverage increase the likelihood of receiving a going concern opinion. Meanwhile, company growth and company size have no effect on going concern audit opinion. Nagelkerke's R Square test shows the ability of the factors in this study to explain 63.1% of going-concern audit opinion, while 36.9% is explained by other factors outside the research model. The findings from this study are expected to help investors and other stakeholders to prevent losses if they invest in companies that have the potential to go bankrupt.

scholarly journals Effect of Audit Tenure, Financial Condition, Audit Quality, and Leverage on Going Concern Audit Opinions in the Hospitality, Restaurant, and Tourism Sector Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2017-2019

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 171-174
Author(s):  
Erin Cecilia Dianto ◽  
Rita . ◽  
Arie Pratania Putri
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Going Concern ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Financial Condition ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Audit Opinions ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

The purpose of this study is to determine and examine the effect of audit tenure, financial condition, audit quality, and leverage on going concern audit opinions in the hospitality, restaurant, and tourism sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2017-2019. This research is a quantitative descriptive research. The data used comes from the IDX website www.idx.co.id and meets the requirements. Purposive sampling was used to collect a sample of 11 companies from a population of 35. Data were analyzed using logistic regression analysis. The results show that audit tenure has no significant effect on going concern audit opinions. Financial condition has no significant effect on going concern audit opinions. Audit quality has no significant effect on going concern audit opinions. Leverage has no significant effect on going concern audit opinions. Keywords: Audit Tenure, Financial Condition, Audit Quality, Leverage, Going Concern Audit Opinions.

scholarly journals The Effect of Company Size, Company Growth, Financial Conditions, Debt Default And Audit Opinion 2016-2019 on Going Concern Audit Opinions (Empire Study of Trading Companies Listed on The Indonesia Stock Exchange)

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles Ayu Kartika Kinata ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Company Size ◽  
Audit Opinion ◽  
Going Concern ◽  
Financial Condition ◽  
Debt Default ◽  
Audit Opinions ◽  
Company Growth

The purpose of this study is to see the effect of company size, company growth, financial condition and debt default on going concern audit opinions in 2016-2019 on trading companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, both partially and simultaneously. Every company has financial statements that aim to provide information regarding the financial position of a company that is useful for a large number of users of financial statements in making economic decisions which are prepared periodically for interested parties. The population in this study has all trading companies listed on the IDX for the 2016-2019 period, which are 47 companies and the sample is 100 units of analysis. The research method applies multiple logistic regression analysis techniques. The results of the study show that the company size variable partially influences the going concern audit opinion on trading sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2016-2019 period. Variables of company growth, financial condition and debt default partially do not affect going concern audit opinion on trading sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2016-2019 period. Variables Company Size, Company Growth, Financial Condition and Debt Default together affect the going concern audit opinion on trading sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2016-2019 period.

scholarly journals A Multicriterion Decision Support Methodology For Audit Opinions: The Case Of Audit Reports Of Distressed Firms In Turkey

2011 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Burcu Adiloglu ◽  
Bengu Vuran
Keyword(s):  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Audit Report ◽  
Audit Process ◽  
Audit Opinion ◽  
Accounting Scandals ◽  
Distressed Firms ◽  
Audit Opinions ◽  
One Year ◽  
Audit Reports

The audit report represents the most important part of the audit process and it is the sole communication medium between the auditor and the users of the financial statements. After accounting scandals, auditors responsibility for assessing the appropriateness of audit opinions has become the subject of much debate in the auditing profession and considerable research by academics. This increased attention is due to the fact that auditors appear to be reluctant to disclose audit opinions other than unqualified. Indeed, many companies in the year prior to bankruptcy receive an audit report in which going concern uncertainty is not disclosed. The research of this paper is designed to examine the relationship between the type of audit reports and firm failure. Logistic regression analysis is applied to test the model of audit opinion decision with a sample of financially distressed firms operating in manufacturing sector in Istanbul Stock Exchange (ISE) between the period of 1998-2006. The results reveal that the audit opinions of distressed firms indicate the auditors fail to issue appropriate audit opinions one year prior to failure.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Audit Lag, Profitabilitas Dan Likuiditas Terhadap Opini Audit Going Concern Pada Perusahaan Manufaktur Yang Terdaftar Di Bursa Efek Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Putri Cartika Sari
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Profit Margin ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Current Ratio ◽  
Audit Opinion ◽  
Going Concern ◽  
Net Profit ◽  
Audit Opinions

Abstract The use of financial statements requires information as a basis for making decisions. Going Concern Audit Opinions are defined as opinions issued by auditors based on the audits they have carried out, in which there are substantial doubts about the company's ability to maintain its survival and to continue its business as a business entity. This study aims to determine and analyze the Effect of Audit Lag, Profitability and Liquidity on Going Concern Audit Opinions on Manufacturing Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in the 2014-2018 Period. The research method is logistic regression analysis. The independent variables in this study are Audit Lag, Return On Assets, Net Profit Margin, Current Ratio and Quick Ratio. While the Dependent Variable is the Going Concern Audit Opinion. The data used are secondary data with a population of manufacturing companies that have been listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2014-2018. Where a number of samples in this study were 11 companies with 5 years of observation using purposive sampling. From the results of the study it can be concluded that Audit Lag and Quick Ratio has a negative effect on going concern audit opinion. while Return on Assets, Net Profit Margin, Current ratio has no effect on going concern audit opinion. Keywords: Audit Lag; ROA; NPM; CR and QR; Opini Audit Going Concern Abstrak Penggunaan Laporan Keuangan membutuhkan informasi sebagai dasar mereka mengambil keputusan. Opini Audit Going Concern didefinisikan sebagai opini dikeluarkan oleh auditor berdasarkan audit yang telah mereka lakukan, didalamnya menyatakan bahwa terdapat keraguan terhadap kemampuan perusahaan dalam mempertahankan kelangsungan hidupnya dan untuk melanjutkan usahanya sebagai entitas bisnis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis Pengaruh Audit Lag, Profitabilitas dan Likuiditas Terhadap Opini Audit Going Concern pada Perusahaan Manufaktur yang Terdaftar Di Bursa Efek Indonesia Periode 2014-2018. Metode penelitian dalam skripsi ini adalah analisis regresi logistic (logistic regression). Variabel Independen pada penelitian ini adalah Audit Lag, Return On Asset, Net Profit Margin, Current Ratio dan Quick Ratio. Sedangkan Variabel Dependennya adalah Opini Audit Going Concern. Data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder dengan populasi perusahaan manufaktur yang telah terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia tahun 2014-2018. Dimana sejumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 11 perusahaan dengan 5 tahun pengamatan dengan menggunakan pusposive sampling. Dari Hasil penelitian dapat disimpulakan bahwa Audit Lag dan Quick Ratio berpengaruh negatif terhadap opini audit going concern. sedangkan Return on Asset, Net Profit Margin, Current ratio tidak berpengaruh terhadap opini audit going concern. Kata Kunci: Audit Lag; ROA; NPM; CR dan QR; Opini Audit Going Concern

scholarly journals Effect of Debt Ratio, Company Size, Reputation of Public Accounting Firms and Company Growth on Going Concern Audit Opinions on Consumer Goods Companies Listed on The Indonesia Stock Exchange For The 2016-2019 Period

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Enda Noviyanti Simorangkir ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Goods ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Company Size ◽  
Debt Ratio ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Accounting Firms ◽  
Going Concern ◽  
Public Accounting Firms ◽  
Audit Opinions ◽  
Company Growth

Go public companies are required to audit their financial statements by an independent auditor, namely an auditor who works at a public accounting firms. This study aims to examine the effect of debt ratio, company size, reputation of public accounting firms and company growth on going concern audit opinions on Consumer Goods Companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2016-2019 period. This study uses a quantitative descriptive approach. The population is 51 Consumer Goods Companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2016-2019 period. The sample is 15 companies. The data analysis method used is logistic regression. The results of the study are the debt ratio, company size, reputation of public accounting firms and company growth simultaneously effect on going concern audit opinions on Consumer Goods Companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2016-2019 period. Debt ratio, company size, reputation of public accounting firms and company growth partially have no effect on going concern audit opinions on Consumer Goods Companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2016-2019 period.

Karakteristik Auditee Sebagai Penentu Opini Audit Pada Perusahaan Manufaktur Yang Terdaftar Di Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun 2016-2017

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-30
Author(s):  
Ririn Lespitasari ◽  
Fatchur Rochman
Keyword(s):  
Significant Influence ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Operating Margin ◽  
Net Profit ◽  
Current Asset ◽  
Research Population ◽  
Audit Opinions ◽  
Audit Reports

Abstract— Research objectives are to determine the effect of operating margin ratio to total assets on qualified audit opinions. Secondly, To determine the effect of net profit to sales on qualified audit opinions. Thirth, to determine the effect of current asset to current liabilities on qualified audit opinions. And fourth, to determine the effect of operating margin to total assets, net profit to sales and current asset to current liabilities simultaneously to qualified audit opinions. The research population is manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2016 – 2017. This type of research is quantitative research. Data collection techniques use documentation. The analysis technique uses linear regression, t test and F test. The results in this study indicate, there is a positive and significant influence between operating margin to total assets and qualified audit reports on Manufacturing Companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Scondly, there is a positive and significant influence between net profit and qualified audit reports on Manufacturing Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Thirth, there is a positive and significant influence between current asset to current liabilities and qualified audit reports on Manufacturing Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Fourth, there is a simultaneous effect of operating margin to total assets, net profit and current asset to current liabilities against qualified audit reports on Manufacturing Companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Keywords—: operating margin to total assets; net profit; current asset to current liabilities; and qualified audit report.

scholarly journals Effect of Financial Distress, Debt Default, Audit Delay and Leverage on Going Concern Audit Opinions on Textile and Garment Subsector Manufacturing Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2017-2019 Period

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 383-387
Author(s):  
Gabriella Virginia ◽  
Maggie Giani Joe ◽  
Milli .
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Financial Distress ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Going Concern ◽  
Debt Default ◽  
Audit Opinions ◽  
Research Show

This study examines effect of financial distress, debt default, audit delay and leverage on going concern audit opinions on Textile and Garment Subsector Manufacturing Companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2017-2019 period. This research uses descriptive quantitative research. The sample of this research is 51 samples. Data processing using logistic regression analysis. The results of the research show that financial distress, debt default, audit delay and leverage have no effect on going concern audit opinions on Textile and Garment Subsector Manufacturing Companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2017-2019 period. Keywords: Financial Distress, Debt Default, Audit Delay, Leverage, Going Concern Audit Opinions.

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