Effects of Audit Quality, Good Corporate Goverannce, Transformational Leadership and Organizational Commitee on Auditor Performance (Study in Public Accounting Firms in Indonesia)

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (Special Issue 1) ◽  
pp. 1028-1048
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Performance Study ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Accounting Firms ◽  
Public Accounting Firms

scholarly journals The Influence of Audit Quality on Auditor Performance with Mediating Organizational Commitment and Organization Culture

2021 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 350-364
Author(s):  
Indrayati ◽  
Grahita Chandrarin ◽  
Fajar Supanto
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Accounting Firms ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Public Accounting Firms

This study examines the effect of audit quality, good corporate governance, and transformational leadership on auditor performance with organizational commitment and organizational culture as mediation in public accounting firms in Malang and Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. This research model is quantitative with a population of 660 public accounting firms in Indonesia, with a sample of 150 active auditors in East Java. Data analysis techniques were performed with documentation from questionnaires and Structural Equation Modeling. The results found that audit quality, good corporate governance, and transformational leadership affect organizational commitment, organizational culture, and auditor performance. Organizational commitment and culture affect auditor performance. Audit quality, good corporate governance, and transformational leadership affect auditor performance through organizational commitment and organizational culture.

An Analysis of Cross-Sectional Differences in Big and Non-Big Public Accounting Firms' Audit Programs

2006 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hans Blokdijk ◽  
Fred Drieenhuizen ◽  
Dan A. Simunic ◽  
Michael T. Stein
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Audit Fees ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Accounting Firms ◽  
Big 5 ◽  
Public Accounting Firms ◽  
Audit Approach ◽  
Control Risk

A significant body of prior research has shown that audits by the Big 5 (now Big 4) public accounting firms are quality differentiated relative to non-Big 5 audits. This result can be derived analytically by assuming that Big 5 and non-Big 5 firms face different loss functions for “audit failures” and is consistent with a variety of empirical evidence from studies of audit fees, auditor changes, and the stock price reaction to audited earnings. However, there is no existing evidence (of which we are aware) concerning the underlying production differences between Big 5 and non-Big 5 audits. As a result, existing empirical evidence cannot distinguish between the possibility that Big 5 audits are simply perceived to be different (e.g., by investors) or actually differ in how they are produced. Our research objective is to identify the production characteristics of audit engagements that may explain the differences in expected audit quality between Big 5 and non-Big 5 firms. In this archival study, we examine the total audit effort and the allocation of effort to four audit phases—planning, (control) risk assessment, substantive testing, and completion—for a cross-section sample of 113 audits of Dutch companies in 1998/99 by 14 public accounting firms. We find that, after controlling for client characteristics: (1) both types of auditors exert about the same amount of total audit effort; (2) Big 5 auditors allocate relatively more effort to planning and (control) risk assessment, and relatively less to substantive testing and completion; and (3) client size, use of the business-risk-based audit approach, and reliance on client internal controls affect audit hours differently for the two auditor types. We conclude that the Big 5 firms actually produce a higher audit quality level, and that this quality difference is related to how audit hours are deployed in a more contextual and less procedural audit approach.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Pengalaman Auditor, Time Budget Pressure dan Ukuran Kantor Akuntan Publik Terhadap Audit Report LAG Pada Auditor Kantor Akuntan Publik Di Kota Surabaya

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 80
Author(s):  
Dewi Sutjahyani
Keyword(s):  
Audit Quality ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Time Budget ◽  
Audit Report ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Accounting Firms ◽  
Audit Planning ◽  
Public Accounting Firms ◽  
Inspection Tasks ◽  
Time Budget Pressure

The job of the auditor is to provide useful information, therefore when the audited report is delayed it will reduce the use value of the financial statements presented. Therefore, it is important to identify and have a deeper look at several factors related to the occurrence of audit report lag. Thus, it is necessary to study whether these factors significantly influence the audit report lag. This is important because the audit report lag phenomenon can reduce client interest and affect the reputation of auditors and public accounting firms where auditors work. Hypothesis 1 in this study is rejected, this means that the experience of auditors does not significantly affect the Audit Report Tag. work and the number of inspection tasks. The experience variable does not have a significant effect because audit quality is not determined by the length of work and the number of audit tasks. Hypothesis 2, namely that time budget pressure has an effect on audit report lag, is rejected. Time budget pressure is vital in the process of completing an audit report. In this case the time budget pressure does not have a significant effect because the budget pressure is determined when planning to determine the audit task but the implementation of the audit can be different influenced by the existing situation. For example during a pandemic, uncontrollable situations lead to leeway in the completion of audited reports. So that the existing time budget pressure must be adjusted. The hypothesis in this study is accepted, this is because the size of KAP basically determines the level of efficiency and effectiveness of each auditor's task. In medium and large KAPs, there is usually a structured system and maturity from the audit planning process to the audit. This is because large public accounting firms usually try to maintain quality and reputation to keep their clients interested

scholarly journals Showcasing Audit Quality through Voluntary Public Disclosure of Audit Quality Indicators

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Owen Brown ◽  
Velina Popova
Keyword(s):  
Quality Indicators ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Quality Enhancement ◽  
Individual Investors ◽  
Public Disclosure ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Accounting Firms ◽  
Audit Firm ◽  
Stakeholder Groups ◽  
Public Accounting Firms

Public accounting firms continuously invest significant resources into enhancing audit quality. In this paper, we summarize Brown and Popova’s (2019) key findings related to public disclosure of audit quality indicators (AQIs) and discuss important implications for audit practitioners. Specifically, we discuss the current landscape of AQI disclosure from a regulatory and practitioner standpoint, and we provide recommendations for audit practitioners to consider when developing their own framework for AQI disclosure. Finally, we discuss how important stakeholder groups such as individual investors are influenced by AQI disclosures when making significant decisions concerning the audit firm (e.g., making auditor ratification decisions) and the audit client (e.g., making investment changes). The insights provided in our summary inform audit practitioners on how to showcase their audit quality enhancement efforts through voluntary AQI disclosure.

scholarly journals Moderating Role of Audit Fees on the Effect of Task Complexity and Independence towards Audit Judgment

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Eny ◽  
Ratna Mappanyukki
Keyword(s):  
Audit Quality ◽  
Task Complexity ◽  
Audit Fees ◽  
Auditor Independence ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Accounting Firms ◽  
Audit Judgment ◽  
Public Accounting Firms

This study examines the effect of task complexity and auditor independence on audit judgment with audit fees as a moderating variable. Samples were obtained from auditors working in public accounting firms in West Jakarta and South Jakarta. Data collection was done using a survey method by distributing questionnaires to 100 auditors as respondents. The method of analysis used was Moderated Regression Analysis. The results show that task complexity hurts audit judgment. Auditor independence has a positive effect on audit judgment. Audit fees can strengthen the effect of task complexity on audit judgment. Besides, audit fees moderate the effect of auditor independence on audit judgment. It is recommended that public accounting firms consider the interaction of variables that affect audit judgment, such as task complexity, independence, and audit fees, to improve audit quality.

scholarly journals PEOPLE AND AUDIT PROCESS ATTRIBUTES OF AUDIT QUALITY: EVIDENCE FROM MALAYSIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
NOOR ADWA SULAIMAN ◽  
SUHAILY SHAHIMI ◽  
RANJIT KAUR NASHTAR SINGH
Keyword(s):  
Audit Quality ◽  
Internal Quality ◽  
Audit Process ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Accounting Firms ◽  
External Auditors ◽  
Public Accounting Firms ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Audit Team ◽  
Group 1

This study seeks to add to understanding of the concept and attributes of audit quality from the perspective of those responsible for delivery audit services, the auditors, as a key constituent group in the auditing system. The study surveyed two groups of external auditors (group 1- audit partners and managerial level and, group 2 - senior auditors and junior auditors), as a basis to compare their perceptions on important of auditors and audit process attributes in achieving audit quality in practice. The study was conducted in the form of a survey, with data being gathered via questionnaire. Returned surveys from external auditors yielded a 37% response rate. Overall, top 5 highest rated attributes of audit quality reported to be most important in determining audit quality are: compliance with the International Standard Quality Control (ISCQ) 1, obtaining credible and sufficient audit evidence, technical expertise of audit team, audit work meeting the audit firms’ quality standards, and competency of the audit team. Further analysis shows that the two groups of respondents have differential views on attributes of audit quality in practice. Group 1 perceived attributes of audit quality are related to auditor’s assessment of risk and internal quality review procedures within the audit firm. In comparison, group 2 perceived auditors’ competency and compliance with relevant standards as indicators of audit quality. This study suggests differences in underlying view about attributes audit quality in practice by the two groups of auditors. Public accounting firms might be interested to understand such underlying differences so that efforts in improving audit quality in practice would be focusing on the key attributes that perceived to be important on delivery high-quality audit services. This study is significant by extending the literature on audit quality and also provides useful input to public accounting firms in improving audit quality in practice.

MANDATORI ROTASI AUDITOR DAN KUALITAS AUDIT DI INDONESIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-64
Author(s):  
Wahyu Pramesti ◽  
Sayekti Endah Retno Meilani
Keyword(s):  
Audit Quality ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Accounting Firms ◽  
Public Accounting Firms ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The Impact

The aims of this study is to determine the impact of audit rotation to audit quality in Indonesia. There are two types of audit rotation, first is rotation of public accounting firms and second is rotation of audit partners. This is quantitave research using 876 samples from members of company listing in Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2013 until 2015. Data colletion from annual reports these companies. These data are processes dan raise the regression equation that satisfy the classic assumtion. Using data from all companies listing in Indonesia Stock Exchange for period 2013 – 2015, we obtained te evidance that audit quality in Indonesia be affected by rotation of public accounting firms and rotation of audit partners. The result show that rotation of audit partners has positive impact to audit quality. While negative impact given by rotation of public accounting firm to audit rotation. It means that the higest frequent of rotating audit partners will increase the audit quality. To the contrary, while higest frequent rotation of public accounting firms will decrease the audit quality.

Determinants of Audit Quality at Public Accounting Firms

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 134-143
Author(s):  
Audrey Michelle Wenny Yolanda ◽  
Kartini Kartini ◽  
Grace T. Pontoh
Keyword(s):  
Audit Quality ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Accounting Firms ◽  
Education Experience ◽  
Audit Fee ◽  
Public Accounting Firms

Objective – This study aims to examine and prove the effect of education, experience and audit fee on audit quality. Methodology – The data used are primary data in the form of questionnaires distributed to auditors, both senior and junior auditors at Public Accounting Firms located in Sulawesi. The questionnaires distributed to respondents were 46 auditors and 42 questionnaires were returned and able to processed. Findings – This research used a quantitative approach by measuring the objective data through scientific calculations, derived from samples of certain objects to answer a number of questions. The sampling technique used in this study is purposive sampling by using certain criteria and the model used is multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that education, experience and audit fee have an effect on audit quality. Novelty – Audit quality is a representation of the auditor's performance as an audit service provider and also the auditee as an audit service user. As a liaison between the interests of financial statement users and the company, auditors are required to improve the quality of their services which in turn will have an impact on quality of the audit results. Auditors with adequate education and experience and appropriate audit fee in performing audit services will have an effect on the quality of the resulting audit. Type of Paper: Empirical JEL Classification: M40, M49. Keywords: Audit, Education; Experience; Fee; Quality

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