Information Security Professionals' Perceptions about the Relationship between the Information Security and Internal Audit Functions

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul John Steinbart ◽  
Robyn L. Raschke ◽  
Graham Gal ◽  
William N. Dilla
Keyword(s):  
Information Security ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Technical Expertise ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
Audit Review ◽  
Organization's Information Security ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Overall Effectiveness

ABSTRACT Internal auditors and information security professionals both play important roles in protecting an organization's assets. Indeed, there are potential synergistic benefits if they work together. The relationship between the two functions, however, is not always supportive. This paper presents the results of a survey of information security professionals' perceptions about the nature of the relationship between the information security and internal audit functions in their organization. We find that information security professionals' perceptions about the level of technical expertise possessed by internal auditors and the extent of internal audit review of information security are positively related to their assessment about the quality of the relationship between the two functions. We also find that the quality of the relationship between the internal audit and information security functions is positively associated with perceptions about the value provided by internal audit and, most important, with measures of overall effectiveness of the organization's information security endeavors. We discuss the implications of our findings for both research and practice.

Internal audit quality: perceptions of Tunisian internal auditors an explanatory research

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aida Krichene ◽  
Emna Baklouti
Keyword(s):  
Audit Quality ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Quality Model ◽  
Internal Auditor ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
External Auditor ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this study is to understand how internal auditors perceive the internal audit quality and to highlight the different profiles of internal auditors based on their perception of internal audit quality determinants. Design/methodology/approach The authors’ methodological approach is based on the submission of a self-administered questionnaire. The final sample consists of 104 internal auditors. The first stage of the study is in the lead of a certified public accountants (CPA), which highlights seven factors of the internal audit quality. The second step is a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) that allowed the authors to validate the model proposed by the CPA. Finally, the authors carry out a typological analysis of the auditors according to their way of perceiving the factors extracted by the CPA. Findings The authors’ model, validated by the CFA, shows that the knowledge of the internal auditor, the independence of reporting, compliance with professional standards of internal audit, the relationship with the external auditor, the personal relationship of the internal auditor, the access to information and the field of intervention of the internal auditor have a positive association with the internal audit quality but with a different degree of significance. For example, the field of intervention of the internal auditor and the access to information explain better the internal audit quality. However, the knowledge of the internal auditor and the relationship with the external auditor are not significant to explain the internal audit quality. From the hierarchical cluster analysis, four groups of internal auditors emerged: the autonomous, the perfectionists, the rigorous ones and the objectives. Originality/value In offering these findings, the paper contributes to the existing internal audit literature by introducing evidence from an emerging country, namely, Tunisia, of the internal audit quality model. In addition, the authors proposed a new measure to the internal audit quality model which is the use of the work of the internal auditor by the external auditor. This study is also interesting to managers and professional internal audit organizations in recognizing the characteristics of the quality of the internal audit and advance reflections on the effectiveness of internal audit practices. The authors’ study proposes a typology of certified internal auditors through their perceptions of the quality of the internal audit while taking into account the specificities of the Tunisian audit market. This provides insights to managers and audit committees on the measures necessary to ensure the relevance of the internal audit work within their companies.

The Influence of Internal Audit on External Audit

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-25
Author(s):  
Ana Silva ◽  
Helena Inácio ◽  
Elisabete Vieira
Keyword(s):  
Significant Influence ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Audit Fees ◽  
External Audit ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
External Auditors ◽  
The Relationship

The main purpose of this chapter is to analyze the relationship between internal and external audit and its effect on external audit fees, through a questionnaire addressed to the external auditors of Portugal and Spain. It obtained 131 answers for Portugal and 149 answers for Spain. According to the results, the competencies and characteristics of internal auditors, as well as the type of activities performed by them and the communication between internal and external auditors, have a significant influence on the decision of using the internal audit work. However, the Portuguese external auditors do not consider this influence to be so significant that it affects the number of substantive tests, the quality of external audit, and external audit fees. However, for Spanish auditors using internal audits decreases the planned hours, the number of control and substantive tests, and improves external audit quality, but does not reflect in the fees to be charged to the client.

scholarly journals DETERMINAN EFEKTIVITAS AUDITOR INTERNAL PEMERINTAH (Studi Pada Kantor Inspektorat Provinsi Maluku Utara)

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Irfan Zamzam ◽  
Suriana AR Mahdi
Keyword(s):  
Career Path ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Professional Expertise ◽  
Internal Auditor ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
Quality Of Work

This study examines the determinants of the effectiveness of internal auditors at the Office of the Inspectorate of North Maluku. Specifically, this study tests; influence of professional expertise, quality of work, independence, perceived career path and top management influence of internal auditor on the effectiveness of internal audit. Analysis was conducted by using multiple regression analysis from 43 respondents. The results showed that; Professional expertise, quality of work, independence and career path affect the effectiveness of internal audit while top management support does not influence the effectiveness of internal audit.

scholarly journals قواعد السلوك المهني للمراجعة ودورها في تطوير الممارسة المهنية للمراجعة الداخلية بالمصارف السودانية

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-75
Author(s):  
د. حسن عوض حسن خالد
Keyword(s):  
Professional Practice ◽  
Professional Ethic ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Internal Auditor ◽  
Professional Performance ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
The Relationship

The problem of the study represented in lack of interest of some internal audit managements in Sudanese banks in implementing professional ethic rules of audit and to its advantages in developing professional practice of internal audit. The study aimed to encourage internal audits management in banks for implementing audit’s standards and professional ethic rules, study the relationship between professional ethic rules of audit and professional performance of internal audit and developing it. The study found several results, among which is that, the independence of internal auditor when planning for auditing distributes in developing professional practice of internal audit, the study recommended several recommendations, among which is that, need for increasing the awareness of internal auditors in Sudanese banks for internal audit’s professional ethic rules and its importance of implementing it.

Can internal audit functions improve firm operational efficiency? Evidence from China

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (8) ◽  
pp. 1167-1188
Author(s):  
Ying Chen ◽  
Bin Lin ◽  
Lizhen Lu ◽  
Gaoguang Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Operational Efficiency ◽  
Alternative Measure ◽  
Maturity Model ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of internal audit function (IAF) quality on the operational efficiency of Chinese firms. Design/methodology/approach The authors use regression models with a sample of Chinese listed companies to test their research hypotheses. Findings The authors find that IAF quality is positively associated with firm operational efficiency. The result is unchanged after correcting for endogeneity via the instrumental variable method and using an alternative measure of firm operational efficiency. The authors show that IAF competence improves firm operational efficiency, but the relationship between IAF independence and firm operational efficiency is insignificant. Additionally, they find that IAF quality can only significantly improve firm operational efficiency in the presence of effective corporate governance at the firm level and strong institutions at the province level. Using path analysis, the authors find that an IAF can improve firm operational efficiency directly or indirectly by promoting firm internal control quality. Practical implications The findings of this study suggest the need for a balance between IAF competence and independence to achieve the goals of IAF. Additionally, the authors study suggests that the effectiveness of IAF is contingent on corporate governance and market-based institutions. Originality/value The study’s findings contribute to the burgeoning literature on the relationship between IAF and firm operational performance and deepen the authors’ understanding of the role of IAF in an emerging economy whose government plays a major role in promoting and enforcing internal audits. The study also empirically support the Internal Audit Governance Maturity Model proposed by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

scholarly journals DETERMINAN EFEKTIVITAS AUDITOR INTERNAL PEMERINTAH (Studi Pada Kantor Inspektorat Provinsi Maluku Utara)

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Irfan Zamzam ◽  
Suriana AR Mahdi
Keyword(s):  
Career Path ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Professional Expertise ◽  
Internal Auditor ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
Quality Of Work

This study examines the determinants of the effectiveness of internal auditors at the Office of the Inspectorate of North Maluku. Specifically, this study tests; influence of professional expertise, quality of work, independence, perceived career path and top management influence of internal auditor on the effectiveness of internal audit. Analysis was conducted by using multiple regression analysis from 43 respondents. The results showed that; Professional expertise, quality of work, independence and career path affect the effectiveness of internal audit while top management support does not influence the effectiveness of internal audit.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Risk Management and Internal Audit Effectiveness at Local Government Level

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (12) ◽  
pp. 389-396
Author(s):  
Mu’azu Saidu Badara
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Review Paper ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
Local Government Level ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Audit Effectiveness ◽  
Government Level

Risk management can play important role in ensuring objective achievement of organizations. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to examine the relationship between risk management and internal audit effectiveness at local government level. The paper is a literature review paper and the paper concluded that risk management can influence the effectiveness of internal auditors at local level. The paper needs to be validated empirically.

scholarly journals Current Planning for Internal Audit of Risk Assessment of the Company Activities

2020 ◽  
pp. 48-57
Author(s):  
М. SHYGUN
Keyword(s):  
Effective Interaction ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Economic Security ◽  
Management Control ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Financial Indicators ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
Working Plan ◽  
The Impact

Lack of management control of the activity risks creates critical operating conditions for the enterprise, in which the financial indicators may change unexpectedly and unfavorably. Avoidance of the risks of an entity's activity is possible if effective interaction is made primarily between economic security and internal audit departments. Productive work of internal auditors to identify, evaluate and reduce the impact of risks on the performance of the enterprise is possible with its proper organization. The article describes the key principles for planning the activities of internal auditors to ensure the quality of audit procedures. Approaches to the organization and planning of the Internal Audit Department's work on identifying risks of the entity's activities, minimizing them and preventing them in the future are disclosed. A working plan for the application of audit procedures in the department of accounting, cashier and warehouse is presented, which demonstrates procedures for identifying and assessing such types of risks as market, payment, currency, financial, tax, credit, loss of assets. The working plan of the audit procedures developed contains the most effective procedures, depending on the objects of the audit, determines the scope of the audit, the procedure of its carrying out, responsible executors, the terms of the procedures. The use of the following suggestions for the planning of internal audit allows to apply qualitatively different forms and methods of audit, types of audit procedures, specialize the audit activities, correctly establish the order of audits, take into account the results of audit in the preparation and approval of various types of enterprise reports.

scholarly journals Sustainable Practices in research-integrated Education in HE: towards an accepted Development Pedagogy

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erika Corradini
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education Research ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Integrated Education ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
New Good ◽  
Uk Higher Education ◽  
The Relationship

It is a truth universally acknowledged that in UK Higher Education Institutions excellent is the new good. With HEIs striving to achieve ‘excellence in teaching’ in order to attract the best students, questions are being asked about how to measure excellence and about whether or not lecturers are supported in doing so. How can lecturers devise reliable measures for evaluating the quality of their teaching? The following piece conceptualises the relationship between education research and practice in HE through discussing the sustainable integration of education research into teaching practice. The overarching aim is to discuss the potential for a pedagogy centred on the development of action research in educator development programmes and thus gauge how sustainable such practices can be in HE.

scholarly journals Impact of Accounting Information System on Internal Audit Quality: Mediating Role of Organizational Culture

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 205
Author(s):  
Qasim Ahmad Alawaqleh
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Significant Variable ◽  
Accounting Information System ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

This study advances the Accounting Information System (AIS) study by exploring the relationship between the AIS internal audit quality. It develops a model based on literature and considers one significant variable of mediation that is organizational culture. The AIS is expected to influence internal audit quality in different contexts, particularly in developing countries. The research model validated using AMOS and SPSS version 25. Based on a sample of 183 internal auditors in Jordanian industrial SMEs, empirical findings support the relationship between AIS and internal audit quality; however, the impact is direct while the organizational culture partially mediates this relationship. The results indicate that the AIS help enhance internal auditors' quality and the organizational culture, ultimately improving internal audit quality. The implications are useful for academics, administrators, and policymakers interested in evaluating the impact of intervening variables on the AIS and the internal audit quality relationship.

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