scholarly journals Effect of Auditor Ethics, Knowledge and Dysfunctional Behavior Audit Office of the Quality of Public Accountants in Makassar

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-53
Author(s):  
Eva Marin Sambo ◽  
Hj. Yusuf Marwah ◽  
Andi Fadillah A Baso

Cases of violation of the Public Accountants Professional Standards at Drs. Mitrawinata and colleagues, due to unfavorable auditor ethics where Drs. Peter Partner Winatadari as Public Accountant (AP) violated the Public Accountants Professional Standards (SPAP) relating to the audit that the general audit assignment restrictions on financial statements Muzatek Jaya. Associated with good audit quality, there are several things that affect them auditor ethics, knowledge and dysfunctional behavior. This study aims to determine the effect of auditor ethics, knowledge and dysfunctional behavior on audit quality either simultaneously or partially on public accounting firm in Makassar. The sampling technique using saturated sampling technique, in order to obtain a sample of 37 respondents. Methods of data analysis using multiple linear regression techniques, test F and test t. These results indicate that the auditor ethics, knowledge and dysfunctional behavior simultaneously significant positive effect on audit quality in the public accounting firm in Makassar. Partially ethics of auditors and knowledge of significant positive effect on audit quality, but not for the dysfunctional behavior that significant negative effect on audit quality. The level of contribution influence auditor ethics, knowledge and dysfunctional behavior on audit quality is high. This is caused by some respondents to variable auditor ethics, knowledge and quality of the audit is still no answer neutral and do not agree, while the dysfunctional behavior variables still exist some respondents who answered disagree and strongly disagree.

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-63
Author(s):  
Ivandi Ivandi ◽  
Tigor Sitorus

This study aims to proves the relationship between independence, competence, individual external auditor's responsibility as antecedent variable with financial fraud audit quality,   where as the number of cases of financial scandals by manipulating financial data that occurs in large companies and involve public accountants to make public accountants must pay attention to audit quality.This research use causality research method with causal relationship between independent variable with dependent variable. The data used are primary data obtained using questionnaires distributed to Public Accounting Firm (KAP) in North Jakarta and Central Jakarta. The population in this study are all auditors who work in Public Accounting Firm (KAP) of North Jakarta and Central Jakarta with Sample Random Sampling technique which produces 46 respondents from 8 KAP in 2018. Data analysis using SPSS 21. Based on the results of research, for the first equation of independence and competence variables have a significant positive effect on individual external auditor's responsibility variable. For the second equation for independence variable have significant positive effect to financial fraud audit quality variable whereas for competence variable and individual responsibility of external auditor does not have significant effect to fraud audit quality variable.


2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-34
Author(s):  
Gine Das Prena ◽  
I Wayan Angga Sudiartama

Abstract-This study aims to influence independence and professionalism on audit quality with job satisfaction as moderating variables. The research was conducted at the Public Accounting Office located in the Bali Region. The population of this research is all auditors who work at the Public Accountant Office in Bali with a purposive sampling technique to obtain a sample of 112 auditors. Data is collected using questionnaires. Data analyzed uses Moderated Regression Analysis. The results of the study show that 1) Independence has a positive effect on audit quality at the Public Accounting Firm in Bali. 2) Professionalism has a positive effect on audit quality at the Public Accountant Office in Bali. 3) Job Satisfaction strengthens the influence of Independence on audit quality at the Public Accounting Firm in Bali. 4) Job Satisfaction strengthens the influence of audit Professionalism on audit quality at the Public Accounting Firm in Bali. Keywords: Independence; professionalism; audit quality; job satisfaction Abstrak-Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk Pengaruh lndependensi dan Profesionalisme Terhadap Kualitas audit dengan Kepuasan Kerja sebagai Variabel Pemoderasi. Penelitian dilakukan di Kantor Akuntan Publik yang berada di Wilayah Bali. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh auditor yang bekerja pada Kantor Akuntan Publik di Bali dengan teknik purposive sampling sehingga diperoleh sampel sebanyak 112 Auditor. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan kuisioner. Data dianalsis mengguanakan Moderated Regression Analysis. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa 1) Independensi berpengaruh positif terhadap kualitas audit pada Kantor Akuntan Publik di Bali. 2) Profesionalisme berpengaruh positif terhadap kualitas audit pada Kantor Akuntan Publik di Bali. 3) Kepuasan Kerja memperkuat pengaruh Independensi terhadap kualitas audit pada Kantor Akuntan Publik di Bali. 4) Kepuasan Kerja memperkuat pengaruh Profesionalisme audit pada kualitas audit pada Kantor Akuntan Publik di Bali. Kata Kunci: Independensi; profesionalisme; kualitas audit; kepuasan kerja


2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Roland Mailuhu ◽  
Grace B. Mogi ◽  
Lintje Kalangi

Public accounting profession is a function of attestation/legalization (atesstation function). When auditors certify the information they publish a report with conclusions regarding the conviction of a written assertion from management. To produce a good quality audit, the auditor should perform the work in accordance with the auditing standards defined, ie in accordance with Standards on Auditing in the Public Accountants Professional Standards (SPAP) or the Auditing Standards for the State Audit Agency (BPK). The quality of the resulting audit the auditor may also be influenced by several factors, among others, competence and independence of the auditor. Competencies help auditors carry out the work effectively and efficiently. The auditor also should be independent in carrying out the audit. Because good competence would not be worth it if the auditor does not have the degree of independence in gathering and evaluating evidence. This study aims to analyze the influence of empirical evidence and prove the competence and independence by the Public Accountant (KAP) and North Sulawesi Representative BPK to audit quality. As for answering the research hypotheses using multiple regression analysis. Based on the partial results of the study it can be concluded that the competence of positive but not significant effect on audit quality and independence of positive and significant impact on audit quality. Competence and independence simultaneously jointly positive effect on audit quality. So the higher the competence and independence of the auditor, the better the quality of audits conducted.


Owner ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 607-619
Author(s):  
Namira Ulfrida Rahmi ◽  
Tio Hadi ◽  
Susilawati Susilawati ◽  
Widia Widia ◽  
Adam Fredy

Various cases that occurred in KAP are evidence of problems in the KAP environment that affect the quality of auditors in conducting audits. In conducting audits, independent auditors are required to observe professional principles, including professional responsibility, public interest, integrity, objectivity, competence, and professional prudence. However, various cases that arise within the Public Accounting Firm are one of the reasons for the reduced public trust in Public Accounting Firm services, one of which occurred in the case of violations committed by Hasnil M Yasin & Partners where the director of this Public Accounting Firm committed income tax evasion. in Langkat Regency under the demands of the Public Prosecutor Service along with the Langkat regional secretary Surya Djahisa. Hasnil is suspected of committing a criminal act of corruption that resulted in a loss of state funds of 1 billion rupiahs, therefore the researchers conducted tests in assessing competence, accountability, the application of the Code of Ethics and Leadership Styles that affect the quality of audits at KAP Medan city. The population and samples were taken with the saturation technique. The data analysis model uses structural models, measurement models, path diagram designs, conversion of path diagrams into a system of equations, estimates, the goodness of fit, and others to get the desired results with the help of the WrapPls program. The results showed that the competence, accountability, and code of ethics of Medan public accountants did not affect audit quality. Leadership style has an effect on audit quality at KAP Medan City.


2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 240
Author(s):  
Amrulloh Amrulloh ◽  
Yuniarti Hidayah Suyoso Putra

Public accountants are independent auditors who provide services to public, especially in the field of audit of financial statements made by the client. Public accountant’s task is to examine and provide an opinion on the fairness of financial statements of an entity based on the standards set by the Indonesian Institute of Accountants (IAI). Afflicting many companies which in turn involve public accountants, financial cases make the accountants to consider their audit quality. Some factors have a very important role in determining the audit quality, including the auditor independence and experience. Therefore, the issues examined in this study are: (1) Do the auditor’s independence and experience simultaneously have an influence on the quality of the audit? (2) Do the auditor’s independence and experience have a partial effecton audit quality? From that background, this research aims to (1) determine the simultaneous effect of auditor’s independence and experience on the quality of audit, (2) determine the partial effect of auditor’s independence and experience on the quality of audit. This research employs a survey method with questionnaires. The population of this research consists of auditors who work in Public Accounting Firm (KAP) in Malang. Data analysis is performed with validity and reliability test, and classical assumption test whereas hypothesis test with multiple linear regression method. The researcher uses and obtains the primary data by distributing questionnaires to 33 respondents. The result concludes that independence has a partial effect on the quality audit with significant level of 2,049. Simultaneously, the independence and the experience of the auditors affect the audit qualitywith significant level of 8,645. Therefore, both the auditor and the Public Accounting Firm (KAP) are expected to improve their audit quality.


2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 463
Author(s):  
Ni Luh Rosa Aprilianti ◽  
I Dewa Nyoman Badera

The quality of audits produced by public accountants is indeed under the spotlight of the public after several scandals involving public accountants, both from outside and from within the country. This study aims to determine the effect of professionalism, integrity, competence, and independence on audit quality at the Bali Province Public Accountant Office. This research was conducted in KAP Bali Province which is registered with IAPI totaling 16 KAP. The sample used was 118 auditors, with a saturated sampling method. Collecting data by distributing questionnaires with respondents who returned numbered 73 people. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression. Based on the results of the analysis, it was found that professionalism, integrity, and independence had a positive effect on audit quality in KAP Bali Province. Meanwhile competence has no effect on audit quality in KAP Bali Province. Keywords: Professionalism; Integrity; Competence; Independence; Audit Quality.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 151
Author(s):  
Naila Syamlan ◽  
Sistya Rachmawati

The objective of this research is to examine and to analyze the effect of Independence (I), Competence (K), Professionalisme (P), and Integrity (IT) towards The Quality of Audit with Auditor Ethics as Moderating Variable in the public accounting firm second thier located in DKI Jakarta. The sample was extracted using random sampling method. The research sample of 120 respondents in 6 have the public accounting firm second tier located in Jakarta. This research uses multiple regression analysis method. In this study has six variables, which consists of independent moderating and dependent variables. The independent variable: independence, competence, professionalism and integrity, while the dependent variable is the quality of its audit. The moderating variable is auditor ethics. Based on the results of this study concluded that the independence, competence, profesionalism, and integrity positive significant effect on audit quality.


2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Lia Dahlia Iryani

Abstract. The objectives to be achieved in this research are as follows: 1. To know the auditor's competence to audit quality, 2. To know the auditors independence to audit quality, 3. To know auditors professionalism to audit quality. This research uses Multiple Linear Regression Analysis with Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Ver program.21:00. The subjects of this research are 18 Public Accountant Firm in South Jakarta with the number of respondents as many as 97 respondents. Based on the results of hypothesis testing and refers to the formulation and objectives of this study, it can be drawn conclusions as follows: 1. Competence auditors in carrying out the audit have a positive and significant impact on audit quality at Public Accounting Firm in South Jakarta, so the more competent an auditor The better the quality of the audit, 2. The independence of the auditor in conducting the audit has a positive and significant impact on the quality of audit at the Public Accountant Office in South Jakarta, so the higher the auditor's independence attitude the higher the audit quality, 3. Auditor professionalism in conducting audit has a positive and significant impact on audit quality at Public Accountant Office in South Jakarta, so the higher the auditor's professionalism, the higher the audit quality. Keywords: Competence, Indepedence, Professional, Audit Quality.


Jurnal EBI ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Turini Turini

This study aims to examine the effect of integrity, professionalism and competence of auditors on audit quality at the public accounting firm in Bandung. Data were collected by distributing questionnaires with the convenience sampling technique to the respondents. While the sample used is the auditors who work at the Public Accounting Firm, Risman and Arifin, Dr. H.E. Suhardjadinata and Partners and Prof. Dr.H.tb Hasanudin, M.SC, and Partners who are domiciled in Bandung, totaling 35 samples. The analysis method used in this study is regression analysis with SPSS version 21 for Windows software. From multiple regressions, it produces three hypotheses that show its effect on audit quality, namely: integrity has a significant effect on audit quality. Professionalism has a significant effect on audit quality. Auditor competence has a positive significant effect on audit quality.


2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 686
Author(s):  
Ni Kadek Sri Rahayu ◽  
I Ketut Suryanawa

This study aims to determine the effect of professionalism and gender professionalism independence on audit quality at public accounting firms in Bali. Data collection methods in this study used a questionnaire. The population in this study are all auditors who work at the Public Accounting Firm in Bali with a total of 78 auditors overall. The analysis technique used is Multiple Linear Regression. Based on the analysis and testing of hypotheses, the conclusion is that (1) independence has a positive effect on audit quality, (2) professionalism has a positive effect on audit quality, (3) professional skepticism has a positive effect on audit quality, (4) professional ethics has a positive effect on quality audit (5) gender negatively influences audit quality. Keywords : Independence; Professionalism; Ethics; Gender; Audit Quality.


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