scholarly journals TACTICAL INPUTS FOR INTERNAL AUDIT PERFORMANCE IN TAX ADMINISTRATION

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 132-134
Author(s):  
Zakariya’u Gurama

Tactical inputs are strategies that internal auditors in an organization would have required that could induce his auditing performance efficiency. The tactical inputs or strategy are said to be an umbrella of patterns required by an internal auditor to achieve the purpose, goals, and objectives of the auditing functions in respect of planned activities performed in an organization. Setting right audit tactical strategies and implementing them accordingly is one of the main challenges confronting auditing activities and auditors efficiency in achieving their goals and objectives in various organizations around the world (Pitt, 2014). In view of that, internal auditors tactical plans are required to be logically and systematically articulated, well-structured, and feasibility achievable in an organization. Therefore, internal audit tactical strategy is an important mechanism to auditors that play a vital role in achieving an efficient performance of auditing function in striking a balance while performing a predetermined function in an organization (Terra & Passador, 2016).

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 1-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
P Coetzee ◽  
L J Erusmus ◽  
K Plant

The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) programme is the formal globally recognised test of competence for internal auditors. However, the question is raised whether this assessment of competence has kept up with the changing demands of modern internal auditing, taking into account the fact that demands may differ from one country or region to the next. The fact that Australia, the UK & Ireland and South Africa require qualifications in addition to those of the CIA programme may be attributed to a need for a different level of competence in comparison with the Rest of the World. The objective of the study was to determine whether differences exist between the respective competency level needs for internal auditors from South Africa, the UK and Ireland, Australia and the Rest of the World. Data from the Institute of Internal Auditors’ (IIA’s) latest global Common Body of Knowledge (CBOK) study was used to determine and statistically analyse the perceived levels of importance of general competencies, technical skills and behavioural skills needed by internal auditors. The results indicated that globally internal auditors have similar perceptions of what competencies are most important for internal auditors, but the levels of importance differ among the regions. South Africa demanded a higher level of competence and aligned closely with the UK and Ireland, which could explain why South Africa now needs a customised competency assessment. Australia consistently indicated different perceptions of the levels of importance of competencies, which could explain Australia’s need for a country-specific internal audit competency assessment. Hence one size may not fit all.


2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Irfan Zamzam ◽  
Suriana AR Mahdi

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.


2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-75
Author(s):  
د. حسن عوض حسن خالد

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.


2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Indarti Indarti

Implementation of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) by Internal Audit in an orga-nization or company becomes important because Internal Audit is expected to help the organization achieve its objectives by approaching systematic and discipline to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance process. As for which affects it is the involvement of internal auditors, the relation-ship of the audit committee with the internal auditor, and ERM.This study aims to analyze the involvement of Internal Audit in Enterprise Risk mana-gement implementation. Internal auditors should assist both management and audit committees in risk management responsibilities and supervisory roles by examining, evaluating, reporting and recommending improvements to the adequacy and effec-tiveness of risk management processes. An interesting issue is whether internal auditors involved in corporate risk management have a link to the willingness of internal auditors to report to the audit committee.The population in this study are the internal auditors and audit committees who working in companies manufacturing and financial services. The reason for determining the company is because the researcher wants to know how internal audit is involved in ERM implementation on that entity. The sample used in this research is internal auditor at private company and at Banking in this case internal auditor at local bank.The analytical method used is multiple regression analysis with SPSS version 23 pro-gram. The analysis technique used in this research is descriptive statistical analysis, classical assumption test, F-statistic hypothesis test to test influence together with 5% confidence level and use t-statistics to test partial regression coefficients. This re-search was conducted to analyze how much influence the role of Internal Audit in applying Enterprise Risk Management in the implementation of Audit.The result of this research is that the high level of internal auditor involvement in Enterprise Risk management implementation has no significant and significant im-pact on reporting of damage to risk management procedures. This indicates that the role of internal auditors in corporate risk management does not affect the reporting of damage to corporate risk management procedures. While the characteristics of strong relationships between internal auditors and audit committees positively and significantly influence the reporting of risk procedures, this indicates that internal audits that have strong internal audit-audit committee relationships strongly support internal auditors who have high involvement to report damage Greater risk procedures.


2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-88
Author(s):  
P Coetzee

HIV/AIDS is not only a risk to the world population, it is potentially devastating to individual organisations. According to the King Report on Corporate Governance, as well as other governance reports world-wide, risk management is primarily the responsibility of the board and senior management. The internal auditor however, has a responsibility to assist management with this task. This paper aims to determine whether internal auditors are aware of the potential threat that HIV/AIDS holds for their organisations. If ignorance is found to be widespread, recommendations are made to the Institute of Internal Auditors to make their members aware.  If awareness is found to be adequate, the paper aims to determine whether internal auditing departments in various sectors of the South African business community are complying with this responsibility.


2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Irfan Zamzam ◽  
Suriana AR Mahdi

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.


Author(s):  
J. K. Oyadonghan ◽  
S. Ogoun

The continued search for a solution to the problem of poor economic management due to financial misappropriation in the public sector, and the public’s outcry against internal auditors because of their perceived connivance necessitated the current study. Furthermore, the position canvassed by internal auditors with respect to their scope of responsibility further justified the need for this research effort. Accordingly, this study was undertaken to determine, whether or not, the internal auditor has a role to play in ensuring the proper utilization of the nation’s economic resources, bearing in mind the rules specifying the scope of the internal audit function in the public sector. Drawing from the research model of survey design, both a structured questionnaire and oral interview data collection platforms were deployed to collect primary data from audit, and another staff of selected ministries in the State and the least-square regression analysis was adopted in testing the hypotheses. From the analysis, and from personal interview, the researchers were able to find out that internal audit has a responsibility to detect and prevent financial misappropriation in the public sector. It was also found out that the internal auditors in the State Civil Service are not independent, which affects their freedom to report such acts of financial misappropriation to the legislative arm for proper action. Therefore, it is recommended that The State legislative arm should ensure that the independence of the internal auditor is guaranteed by a statute.


2010 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Duane M. Brandon

SUMMARY: In the last decade internal auditing services has been a significant area of growth for public accounting firms. Unlike the provision of external audits, the provision of outsourced internal audit services does not prohibit accounting firms from providing the client with additional services. This study investigates some implications of an outsourced internal auditor providing nonaudit services. Specifically, 89 experienced external auditors completed an experiment to investigate whether external auditors will evaluate and rely on an outsourced internal auditor’s work differently when the internal auditor also provides nonaudit services. Results indicate that evaluations of the outsourced internal auditors’ objectivity were negatively affected by the provision of nonaudit services. Further, the differences in objectivity perceptions are tempered by the use of different personnel to provide consulting services. Competence perceptions were not affected. Results also indicate that external auditor reliance on internal audit and suggested audit fees are affected. However, these results do not appear to be tempered by audit and nonaudit staffing decisions.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (No.2) ◽  
pp. 73-94
Author(s):  
Zakariya’u Gurama ◽  
Muzainah Mansor

The aim of this study is to identify and analyse internal audit competency requirement for effective auditing performance in tax administration. To achieve this, a case study methodology was employed to carry out a face-to-face interview with 9 internal auditors of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Nigeria. The collected data was analysed using Nvivo qualitative software. The findings of the study show that qualification, knowledge and skills are the three major indicators of internal auditors’ competency in performing effective auditing functions in tax administration. This study implies that to achieve a successful performance of internal auditing in the FIRS, competent internal audit staffs are highly needed for effective internal auditing performance.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (XVIII) ◽  
pp. 81-94
Author(s):  
Dorota Fleszer

The legislator is concentrates on the need for improving efficiency and performance of public finance sector units. Therefore, the legislator has introduced the institution of internal audit to the provisions on public finance. The institution is expected to support management in achieving goals and objectives set for a specific public finance sector unit. Therefore, tasks of an internal auditor should be equated with a desire to improve management, articularly risk management and management of processes inside an organization. This means that the auditor should focus more on activities of a diagnostic, consultative, support nature rather than try to control a unit. To meet such expectations, the auditor must possess specific skills and qualifications.


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