scholarly journals Working Documents of an Auditor and the Quality Control of Financial Reporting Made up on Foreign Investor’s Demand

2018 ◽  
Vol 80 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-76
Author(s):  
V. P. Bondar
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Quality Criterion ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Foreign Investor ◽  
Accounting System ◽  
Administrative Personnel ◽  
Section Report

Specifics of using the working documents of an auditor when auditing the financial reporting made up on external user (foreign investor) demand are highlighted. It is demonstrated by statistical data that the foreign investment in Ukraine has been growing. It follows that investors need to have confidence that the financial information used by them for making decisions on the allocation of capital is authentic and reliable, which means that a foreign investor needs high quality audit. The abovementioned increases the responsibility of an auditor for the quality of audit conclusions made by the audit results. The commonly accepted quality criterion of audit is the requirements of the International Standards on Auditing (ISA) 2015, adopted in Ukraine as national ones. As ISA do not offer specific examples regarding the format of the auditor’s working documents, a practical example is taken to demonstrate the method for quality assurance of an auditor task using check lists (working documents) in the auditing practice. An example of check list and list to the company’s administrative personnel (the customer’s administration) on the audit results is shown. The list to the customer’s administration consists of the two parts: the address to administration and the section “Report on essential comments and defects identified in the process of audit”. This section reveals the auditor’s observations on the internal control and accounting system. An example of working document “cross control”, which is used in forming the auditor’s opinion and ensures the comparability of data obtained by an auditor, is given. Being the basis for forming the auditor’s opinion, the working documents of an auditor, once unified, will reduce the labor intensity of audit procedures. It is demonstrated that the standardized working documents allow for higher quality of audit and foreign investor’s confidence.

scholarly journals IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS OF SUPREME AUDIT INSTITUTIONS TO THE FINANCIAL AUDITS OF THE ACCOUNTING CHAMBER OF UKRAINE

2020 ◽  
pp. 32-41
Author(s):  
V. Nevidomyi ◽  
Yu. Myronenko ◽  
K. Kanonishena-Kovalenko ◽  
Ya. Horobchuk
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Free Access ◽  
Financial Audit ◽  
Modern Information ◽  
User Friendly

The peculiarities of financial audits conducted by the Accounting Chamber of Ukraine according to a methodology that meets the requirements of ISSAI are explored. The Financial Audit Manual with detailed instructions, audit procedures, and templates of audit documentation, elaborated by the Accounting Chamber and international partners in 2019, is considered. The analysis of the experience of 31 European SAIs showed that most of SAIs do not publish audit manuals, in particular, only SAI of Albania, Georgia, Lithuania, Moldova, and Romania provided free access to financial audit manuals. The methodological recommendations for conducting the financial audit by the Accounting Chamber of Ukraine, adopted and published in 2015, cover all the issues that are outlined in such manuals of SAIs from those countries..Besides, the risks of providing open access to the Financial Audit Manual, elaborated by the Accounting Chamber of Ukraine were detected. They are the risks of fraud by officials of audited entities, not detecting a material risks by auditors, the use of intellectual property of the Accounting Chamber for commercial purposes by other entities and reputational risks due to breach of agreements with international partners involved in the development of the manual. The Financial Audit Manual was tested on six financial audits conducted by the Accounting Chamber in 2019 and main results are analyzed in the paper. Significant deficiencies of internal control, fraud risks and risks associated with accounting, budgeting and financial reporting software, and the need of improvement in accounting policies, internal control and workflow in all audit entities were identified. Additionally,, the audit results are presented in a user-friendly format tailored to the needs of decision- makers, with an emphasis on issues that require rapid response. Based on the conducted analysis, the conclusions about the low quality of financial and budgetary reporting of public sector entities and the systematic nature of identified problems and risks were made. Thus, the importance of financial audits was emphasized and the proposals for further improvement of this type of audit of the Accounting Chamber were elaborated. In particular, updating of the legislation and internal documents, usage of modern information technologies and software for audits, translation of ISSAI, training for staff, changes in personnel policy, improvement of the quality control system.

Pengaruh Kualitas Sumber Daya Manusia, Pemanfaatan Teknologi Informasi, Dan Sistem Pengendalian Intern Terhadap Ketepatwaktuan Pelaporan Keuangan Pemerintah Desa

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-143
Author(s):  
Marlinawati Marlinawati ◽  
Dewi Kusuma Wardani
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Control System ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Internal Control System ◽  
Speed Up ◽  
Village Government

The purpose of this research is to know the influence between the Quality of Human Resources, Utilization of Information Technology and Internal Control System Against Timeliness of Village Government Financial Reporting at Gunungkidul Regency. This research is causative research. The population is the village government in Gunungkidul Regency, especially in Gedangsari subdistrict. Criteria of respondents in the study were to village and village apparatus. We use questionnaire to collect data. We use multiple regression with SPSS program version 16.0 to analyze data. We find that quality of human resources and internal control system have a positive influence on the timeliness of village government financial reporting. On the other hand, utilization of information technology does not influence the timeliness of village government financial reporting. These imply that the quality of human resources and internal control system can speed up the preparation of village government financial reporting.

Effect Technology Information On Quality Financial Statement With Internal Control As Moderating Variable

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-13
Author(s):  
Aris Eddy Sarwono ◽  
Asih Handayani
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Control System ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Financial Statement ◽  
Financial Reports ◽  
Internal Control System

The problem with the low quality of financial reports in local governments is the reason this research was conducted. This research was conducted with the aim of analyzing the use of information technology on the quality of financial reports by considering the internal control system (SPI) factor. The location of this research is in the Karisidenan Surakarta area which includes 6 districts and 1 city. The population of this research is all state civil servants (ASN) in local governments who work in accounting. The sampling technique was using purposive sampling method. The results showed that the use of information technology had a positive effect on the quality of financial reporting in local governments, while the internal control system moderated the effect of the use of information technology on the quality of financial reporting in local governments.

scholarly journals PENGARUH SISTEM PENGENDALIAN INTERN DAN SISTEM AKUNTANSI KEUANGAN DAERAH TERHADAP KUALITAS LAPORAN KEUANGAN PEMERINTAH

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Novtania Mokoginta ◽  
Linda Lambey ◽  
Winston Pontoh
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Financial Accounting ◽  
Accounting System ◽  
System Quality ◽  
Internal Control System

Application of Internal Control System and Regional Financial Accounting System in management of local government financial statements is a very important thing. This financial statements of local governments must meet the following characteristics : relevant, reliable, comparable, and understandable.  The purpose this study to examine the influence of the Internal Control System,Regional Financial Accounting System on the quality of goverment financial statements. The population in this study are all working in BPKAD Bolaang Mongondow Utara.  The sample in this study is the staff / employees of the financial part of the respondents were 30 respondents. The samples were selected by using a purposive samplingmethod. Data was collected by distributing questionnaires to the respondents directly concerned. Technical analysis of the data used is multiple regression with SPSS 22. The result showed that : the Internal Control System has a significant effect on the quality of government financial statements and the Regional Financial Accounting System has a positive significant effect on the quality of goverment financial statements.Keywords : Internal Control system, Regional finsncisl accaounting system, quality of goverment financial statements.

scholarly journals The effect of governance system and degree of convergence to IFRs on the quality of financial reporting: Evidence from Asia

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 409-423
Author(s):  
Ratna Wardhani ◽  
Sidharta Utama ◽  
Hilda Rossieta
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Reporting Quality ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Financial Reporting Quality ◽  
Governance System ◽  
Governance Practice ◽  
Corporate Governance Practice ◽  
Degree Of Convergence

This research investigates the effect of governance system and degree of convergence to IFRS on financial reporting quality. With sample of Asian countries, this study concludes that country level and firm level governance systems, both at, and the degree of convergence have positive influence on financial reporting quality.The effect of degree of convergence of local GAAP to IFRS and corporate governance practice to financial reporting quality will be stronger for companies in countries with weak investor protection. Also, we find that in company with weak corporate governance practice, the adoption of international standards will increase the quality of financial reporting.The results indicate that the adoption of international accounting standard become more important in the countries and companies with weak governance system.

scholarly journals Influence of the Quality of Accrual Financial Report Information with the Roles of Accounting Information System as an Intervening Factor

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Dyah Purwanti ◽  
Ghulbudin Isham Natser
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Accounting Information System ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

<p>This study aims to find empirical evidence about the role of accounting information system (AIS) as intervening factors that affect the quality of financial reporting information of the government. This study uses a questionnaire that primary data collected from respondents, namely employees of the accounting department of the government units, especially a partner institution in the State Treasury Office (KPPN) 2 Jakarta. Data processing is performed by the method of partial least squares (PLS). The results of this study are the accounting information system has significantly the impact on the quality of government financial reporting information. While the capacity factor of human resources, control data input and application of Government Accounting Standards (SAP) have a significant direct effect on the AIS, is larger when compared to a direct influence on the quality of financial reporting information. Other factors, organizational commitment and internal control system has a significant influence either directly or indirectly on the quality of financial reporting information. The findings of the study are expected to provide input to the government the importance of improving the accounting information system, such as strengthening the capacity of human resources and accounting applications in realizing quality financial information.</p>

scholarly journals PENGARUH IMPLEMENTASI MANAJEMEN ASET TETAP DAN IMPLEMENTASI PENGENDALIAN INTERNAL TERHADAP KUALITAS PELAPORAN KEUANGAN (Pada Pemkab/Pemkot Di Wilayah Pemerintahan Provinsi Jabar)

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-82
Author(s):  
Yani Kurniasih
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Asset Management ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Internal Control System

This research was conducted with the background of the phenomena that occur under audit results by the audit Board of the Republic of Indonesia that the poor quality of financial reporting, especially in local government both provincial and city/district. This research was conducted based on theories that already exist which later develoved into a research model in which the model in this study was designed to eximine the quality of financial reporting ands its relevance to the implementation of the asset management and implementation of the internal control.             This study aims to test and obtain empirical evidense of research in oder to obtain answers to the problems of research on how much influense of Implementation of the Asset Management and Implementation of the Internal control on the quality of financial Reporting. The benefits of research is to provide a scientific contribution to the science of public sector accounting and solve problems for local goverments in the implementations of task related to improving the quality of local government financial reporting.             This study used survey method with descriptive verification approach and type of causal research conducted at 28 local government both provincial and city/district.in west java. The unit of observation is the Departement of local Asset and finance management (DPKAD) Respondents in this study is the Head of departement, Secretary of departement, Head of Accounting and Head of Assets, Auditor of Inspektorat and Auditor of BPK RI representatives of western java . The data obtained through the questionnaiers were analyzed using the technique of component-Based Structural Equation Modeling (CBSEM) and processed using program Partial Least Square-Path Modeling (PLS-PM) The result showed that : the Implementation of the asset management have a significant affect on the quality of financial reporting; the implementation of the internal control system have a significant effect on the quality of financial reporting;   Keywords : the Implementation of the Asset Management and The Implementation of the Internal Control system.

scholarly journals Accounting for non-current assets in budgetary institutions: problems and solutions

Ekonomika APK ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 314 (12) ◽  
pp. 22-28
Author(s):  
Mykhailo Prodanchuk ◽  
Yuliia Bezdushna
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Accounting System ◽  
Basic Principles ◽  
Scientific Methods ◽  
Budgetary Institutions ◽  
Problems And Solutions ◽  
General Scientific

The purpose of the article is to identify problematic aspects of accounting for non-current assets and to suggest their solutions using information technology and documentation. Research methods. The methodological basis of the study is a systematic approach to the study of the processes of reflection of non-current assets in the accounting of budgetary institutions. The epistemological method is used to clarify and deepen the meaning of the concept of "non-current assets". Analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, abstraction, idealization and generalization, as general scientific methods of cognition, are used to develop the basic principles of the theory, methodology and organization of accounting for non-current assets. Bibliographic and bibliometric types of analysis provided identification of trends in the theory and methodology of accounting, as well as problematic aspects of non-current assets. The method of formalization made it possible to make suggestions on how to solve the problematic aspects of accounting for non-current assets. Research results. Identifying of problematic aspects in the accounting for non-current assets of budgetary institutions allowed to offer options for their solution, which will deepen the informativeness of accounting and reporting data and ensure their accuracy, reliability and comparability. Improving the accounting aspects of the reflection of non-current assets will also help increase the effectiveness of internal control (including inventory), and thus their management in budgetary institutions. Scientific novelty. Theoretical and practical provisions for accounting for non-current assets of budgetary institutions are improved. Ways to improve the accounting and internal control of non-current assets for the needs of management in budgetary institutions are proposed. Practical significance. In order to bring the national accounting system in line with international standards and in accordance with the needs of management, it is proposed to improve the reflection in the accounting of non-current assets of budgetary institutions through the use of information technology and documentation. Refs.: 11.

scholarly journals Changing the Accounting System to Foster Universities’ Financial Sustainability: First Evidence from Italy

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (21) ◽  
pp. 6151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ferdinando Di Carlo ◽  
Guido Modugno ◽  
Tommaso Agasisti ◽  
Giuseppe Catalano
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
Public Funding ◽  
Stability Control ◽  
Financial Sustainability ◽  
Accounting System ◽  
Recent Reform ◽  
Financial Strategies ◽  
European University

According to the European University Association, nowadays financial sustainability is one of the key challenges for Higher Education Institutions. The financial sustainability of public universities is threatened by cutbacks in public funding and by society’s growing demand for improvements to the volume and quality of services provided. A recent reform in Italy has determined that universities are required to move to accrual accounting, starting from the assumption that this system responds more effectively to issues relating to financial stability control. This paper evaluates whether the new financial reporting system is better placed to represent the universities’ conditions of financial sustainability. Moreover, specific measures have been developed to investigate which financial strategies, if any, have been adopted in Italian universities to react to the new competitive context. Working in collaboration with practitioners from the HE sector, the research team developed a framework based on specific financial ratios to assess the financial sustainability of these institutions and to analyse their financial strategies. The findings reveal that, notwithstanding some common features, there are significant variations between Italian universities and they are addressing the new challenges with a range of different approaches.

scholarly journals Integration of Internal Control and Financial Statement Audits: Are Two Audits Better than One?

2018 ◽  
Vol 94 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lori Shefchik Bhaskar ◽  
Joseph H. Schroeder ◽  
Marcy L. Shepardson
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Internal Controls ◽  
Data Availability ◽  
Financial Statement ◽  
Auditor Judgment ◽  
Public Company ◽  
Better Than

ABSTRACT The quality of financial statement (FS) audits integrated with audits of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) depends upon the quality of ICFR information used in, and its integration into, FS audits. Recent research and PCAOB inspections find auditors underreport existing ICFR weaknesses and perform insufficient testing to address identified risks, suggesting integrated audits—in which substantial ICFR testing is required—may result in lower FS audit quality than FS-only audits. We compare a 2007–2013 sample of small U.S. public company firm-years receiving integrated audits (accelerated filers) to firm-years receiving FS-only audits (non-accelerated filers) and find integrated audits are associated with higher likelihood of material misstatements and discretionary accruals, consistent with lower FS audit quality. We also find evidence of (1) auditor judgment-based integration issues, and (2) low-quality ICFR audits harming FS audit quality. Overall, results suggest an important potential consequence of integrated audits is lower FS audit quality. Data Availability: Data are publicly available from the sources identified in the text.

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