Continuous Auditing and Risk-Based Audit Planning—An Empirical Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc Eulerich ◽  
Christine Georgi ◽  
Alexander Schmidt
Keyword(s):  
Audit Committee ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Internal Auditing ◽  
Continuous Auditing ◽  
Audit Planning ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Internal Audit Function ◽  
External Auditor

ABSTRACT Due to rapidly changing risks in companies, a continuous alignment of internal audit activities with the relevant risks is required. Continuous auditing (CA) is one possible way to meet these requirements. Specifically, the internal audit function (IAF) could use CA as a methodology in order to add a continuous perspective to their risk assessment. This study examines factors associated with the use of CA information in the IAF's risk-based audit planning (RBAP). We use survey data from 264 chief audit executives to address our research question. We find several factors having a positive influence on the use of information from CA in RBAP. These factors include the importance of data analytics, the collaboration with the audit committee and external auditor, as well as the use of IAF's results for fraud prevention. Furthermore, our additional analysis presents various positive effects of CA on potential output measures of internal auditing. JEL Classifications: G30; G32; G34; M42.

scholarly journals A versenyképesség és a társaságok belső ellenőrzése (Competitiveness and corporate internal audit)

2012 ◽  
pp. 19-33
Author(s):  
Mária Bordáné Rabóczki
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Supervisory Board ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Senior Management ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
Mutual Dependency ◽  
Internal Audit Function ◽  
External Auditor ◽  
The Impact

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.

Does the chief audit executive gender matter to internal audit effectiveness? Evidence from Tunisia

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 424-439
Author(s):  
Ahmed Atef Oussii ◽  
Mohamed Faker Klibi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Internal Auditing ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Internal Audit Function ◽  
Management Positions ◽  
African Perspective ◽  
Executive Gender

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether chief audit executive (CAE) gender has a significant impact on the internal audit function (IAF) effectiveness as proxied by the extent to which the internal audit function uses quality assurance techniques. Design/methodology/approach This study uses a multivariate regression model to analyze the association between CAE gender and the use of quality assurance techniques in fieldwork as a proxy for IAF effectiveness. Data were collected using a survey of 74 internal auditors from Tunisian listed companies. Findings The results indicate that IAFs run by a female CAE are more likely to incorporate quality assurance techniques into fieldwork than IAFs run by male CAEs. Therefore, internal audit departments managed by women tend to be more effective. Practical implications Findings highlight to regulators and reform advocates the importance of having women on the CAE position will improve internal audit practices’ quality. Thus, the gender difference in internal auditing should be more strongly emphasized in different cultural and economic contexts. Originality/value This study provides new insights which add to the existing gender literature by introducing a North African perspective and simultaneously providing new insights that highlight the importance of having women on top management positions in internal auditing and the positive effects which come with it.

scholarly journals Does Internal Audit Function Quality Deter Management Misconduct?

2014 ◽  
Vol 90 (2) ◽  
pp. 495-527 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew S. Ege
Keyword(s):  
Internal Control ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Audit Committees ◽  
Regulatory Requirements ◽  
Difference In Differences ◽  
External Auditors ◽  
Internal Audit Function ◽  
Auditor Quality ◽  
External Auditor

ABSTRACT Standard-setters believe high-quality internal audit functions (IAFs) serve as a key resource to audit committees for monitoring senior management. However, regulators do not enforce IAF quality or require disclosures relating to IAF quality, which is in stark contrast to regulatory requirements placed on boards, audit committees, and external auditors. Using proprietary data, I find that a composite measure of IAF quality is negatively associated with the likelihood of management misconduct even after controlling for board, audit committee, and external auditor quality. This result is robust to a variety of other specifications, including controlling for internal control quality and separate estimation during the pre- and post-SOX time periods. A difference-in-differences analysis indicates that misconduct firms have low IAF quality and competence during misconduct years and improve IAF quality and competence in the post-misconduct years. These findings suggest that regulators, audit committees, and other stakeholders should consider ways to improve IAF quality.

scholarly journals Interdependence between audit committee and internal audit

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 6-14
Author(s):  
Boris Tušek ◽  
Ivana Pokrovac
Keyword(s):  
Audit Committee ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
The Other ◽  
Mutual Interaction ◽  
Audit Committees ◽  
Internal Auditing ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Internal Audit Function ◽  
Source Of Information ◽  
Adequate Communication

Internal audit is an indispensable resource and a source of information for the audit committee. Audit committees have to meet a number of obligations and responsibilities which is not possible without adequate communication with the internal audit. Internal audit is often seen as an "eyes and ears" of the audit committee. On the other hand, one of the key factors for the successful internal auditing functioning in an organization is a support that audit committee provides to the internal audit function. Previous studies stress out the importance of mutual interaction which is extremely important for reciprocal strengthening. of each other’s functions. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relevant theoretical features of the connection between internal and Audit Committee.

scholarly journals The Role of Internal Audit Function on Corporate Governance and Management

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 100
Author(s):  
Georgios Kontogeorgis
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Internal Auditing ◽  
Internal Audit Function ◽  
A Company ◽  
Good Operation

The purpose of the paper is to examine the research question about the role of internal audit function on management and corporate governance. This paper is updated with the latest theories regarding the role of internal auditing on management and corporate governance. It has been made literature review so as to be revealed the role of internal audit function on management and corporate governance. It is found that internal auditing is an important part of the success of corporate governance. Especially, it is one of the pillars of corporate governance. Furthermore, it is found that internal audit function is a vital tool for the management and for the success of a company. The good operation of internal audit function can be a tool for the improvement of quality of the corporate governance and management. Both corporate governance and management can increase the competiveness of a company.

scholarly journals Internal Audit Effectiveness and Audit Committee Characteristics: Empirical Evidence from Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Amad Rashid ◽  
Basariah Salim ◽  
Halimah Nasibah Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Audit Committee ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Listed Companies ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Internal Audit Function ◽  
Corporate Governance Mechanisms ◽  
Audit Effectiveness

Internal audit function (IAF) is a critical component of corporate governance mechanisms, and researchers have argued that internal audit effectiveness (IAE) is of utmost importance to serve the purpose. The study attempts to contribute to a better understanding on the role of audit committee (AC) characteristics (i.e. AC size, AC meeting frequency, AC expertise and AC independence) as a driver of IAE in public limited companies listed in Pakistan stock exchange (PSX). Two sets of questionnaires were distributed in 400 listed companies, whereas 162 completed sets in all respects with a response rate of 41% were received back. The collected data was analyzed using PLS-SEM. The results of the study indicated a positive influence of AC size and AC meeting frequency on the IAE of the listed companies. At the same time, the responses failed to establish any significant relationship between AC independence and AC expertise on the IAE.

Factors Associated with U.S. Public Companies' Investment in Internal Auditing

2005 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph V. Carcello ◽  
Dana R. Hermanson ◽  
K. Raghunandan
Keyword(s):  
Audit Committee ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Cash Flows ◽  
Financial Service ◽  
Company Size ◽  
Internal Auditing ◽  
Public Companies ◽  
Ability To Pay ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Operating Cash Flows

Internal auditing has been the focus of much attention in recent years. This study examines factors associated with U.S. public companies' investment in internal auditing. Data from a survey administered to Chief Audit Executives of midsized U.S. public companies were supplemented with publicly available data. Based on data from 217 companies, the results indicate that total internal audit budgets (inhouse plus outsourced portions) are related to several factors associated with company risk, ability to pay for monitoring, and auditing characteristics. Specifically, we find evidence that internal audit budgets are positively related to company size, leverage, financial, service, and utility industries, relative amount of inventory, operating cash flows, and audit committee review of the internal audit budget. Total internal audit budgets are negatively related to the percentage of internal auditing that is outsourced. This study contributes to our understanding of internal audit services, and it allows companies to benchmark their investment in internal auditing.

The impact of audit committee characteristics on internal audit professionalization: empirical evidence from Greece

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Vadasi ◽  
Michalis Bekiaris ◽  
Andreas G. Koutoupis
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Audit Committees ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Substantial Impact ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact

Purpose This paper aims to provide empirical evidence of the association between audit committee characteristics and internal audit quality through internal audit professionalization. Design/methodology/approach The investigation of the research question was based on 45 usable responses that were received from a survey of chief audit executives from firms listed on the Athens Stock Exchange and combined with publicly available information from annual reports. Findings The results indicate that audit committee characteristics (independence, diligence through frequent meetings and interaction with internal audit through valuation) influence internal audit professionalization. In addition, they demonstrate that internal audit professionalization is also influenced by CEO duality and firm’s external auditor. Practical implications The findings of this study have implications for audit committees wishing to improve their overall effectiveness, by identifying areas with substantial impact on internal audit quality. Moreover, regulators of corporate governance bodies can also benefit from the results to strengthen audit committee’s efficiency regarding internal audit function oversight. Originality/value The results add to the literature on the discussion of internal audit professionalization and complement the work of other researchers in the field of audit committee’s impact on internal audit quality/effectiveness. This study attempts to fill a gap in the literature on the effect of audit committee characteristics on internal audit professionalization, an element introduced from an institutional theory perspective.

scholarly journals PENGARUH PELAKSANAAN RISK BASED INTERNAL AUDITING TERHADAP PENCEGAHAN FRAUD

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 831
Author(s):  
Rozmita Dewi Yuniarti Rozali ◽  
Jabbaar Mohammad
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Internal Auditing ◽  
Fraud Prevention ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
Simple Regression Analysis ◽  
Simple Regression

This study aims to determine the effect of implementation of risk based internal auditing on fraud prevention on internal audit Inspection Office Bank BRI Bandung Region. The sample used by 18 internal auditors in Inspection Office of Bank BRI Bandung Region saturated sampling method. Based on calculation of simple regression analysis obtained result that every increase of implementation of risk based internal auditing (X) will lead to increase fraud prevention (Y). It shows that there is a positive influence between the implementation of risk based internal auditing on fraud prevention on the internal audit of Inspection Office of Bank BRI Bandung Region.

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