scholarly journals LEGAL AUDIT QUALITY AND FRAUD RISK: THE CASE OF TUNISIAN LISTED COMPANIES

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Azhaar Lajmi ◽  
Wided Khiari ◽  
Oumaima Ouertani
Keyword(s):  
Panel Data ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Panel Regression ◽  
Accounting Fraud ◽  
External Auditors ◽  
Fraud Risk ◽  
Valuable Method ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this study is to examine the impact of legal audit quality on the likelihood of accounting fraud, for a sample of 48 companies listed on the Tunisian stock market over the period between 2014 and 2018. Based on the logit panel regression, we have shown that the audit firm's membership in one of the Big networks and the rotation of external auditors are two major determinants in the reduction of cases of fraud in Tunisian companies. In addition, the results showed that joint audit deteriorates the quality of auditing and thus increases the risk of fraud. This study provides new insights in terms of legal audit and fraud risk in the Tunisian context based on the econometrics of panel data, which is a valuable method to measure the impact of several actions alone or simultaneously. It has allowed us to analyze the behaviors of companies by considering the effect of many proxies of legal audit quality. JEL Classification Codes: G32, M42, C23.

Of Hurricanes and Harness Racing: The Accounting Fraud at DHB Industries, Inc.

2012 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-152
Author(s):  
Michael C. Knapp ◽  
Carol A. Knapp
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Securities And Exchange Commission ◽  
Accounting Fraud ◽  
Accounting Firms ◽  
Fraud Risk ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT: This instructional case focuses on an accounting and financial reporting fraud involving DHB Industries, Inc., the nation's largest manufacturer of bullet-resistant vests. Three executives of this Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registrant, including its founder and CEO, masterminded a large-scale fraud that grossly misrepresented DHB's financial statements. The three executives colluded to conceal their misdeeds from the four accounting firms that served as the company's independent auditors over the course of the fraud. In late 2010, a federal jury convicted DHB's former CEO and COO of multiple counts of fraud and related charges. This case addresses a wide range of auditing issues raised by the DHB fraud, including the identification of fraud risk factors, auditing of related-party transactions, the impact of frequent auditor changes on audit quality, and the internal control reporting responsibilities of auditors.

The Effect of Auditors' Use of Analytical Procedures in the Light of ISA 520 on Audit Quality: Evidence from Jordan

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasan Al Qtaish ◽  
Mohammed Hassan Makhlouf ◽  
Abdul Hakim Joudeh
Keyword(s):  
Audit Quality ◽  
Financial Analysis ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Financial Ratios ◽  
Audit Process ◽  
External Auditors ◽  
Personal Variables ◽  
Analytical Procedures ◽  
The Impact

This study aims to demonstrate the effect of auditors' use of analytical procedures in the light of audit standard 520 (ISA 520) on the audit quality from the point of view of external auditors in Jordan. Moreover, the study sought to make valuable recommendations to develop audit methods and address weaknesses to take advantage of financial analysis methods. To achieve the objectives of the study, questionnaire was developed included (35) questions distributed to a sample of auditors practitioners of the audit profession and numbered (64) auditors, have been recovered, (60) of them were collected, and all of them, were used in analysis; One sample t-test was used to test the hypotheses of the study. the researcher found: There is a statistically significant impact of auditors' use of analytical procedures on the quality of  audit for both: the auditor 's use of financial ratios and the comparing financial ratios and extracted information with predetermined standards (financial analysis standards), also there are no statistically significant differences on the impact of auditors' use of analytical procedures on the quality of audit attributable to personal variables (educational qualification, specialization, duration of service). Finally, researchers Finally, the researcher made some recommendations to develop the audit process, the most important of them: The supervisory authorities shall ensure that Audit offices and auditors should comply with international auditing standards in general and in the field of analytical procedures based on the International Auditing Standard (520), as well as Standard No. (220) on Quality Auditing in particular. and professional standards and meet the wishes of users of financial statements to achieve quality control and be subject to peer review.

scholarly journals PROFITABILITY OF ISLAMIC BANKS: A PANEL DATA ANALYSIS

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 26-38
Author(s):  
Amine Bakkeri ◽  
Abdelhakim Ben Malik
Keyword(s):  
Panel Data ◽  
North Africa ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Quality Of Services ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Internal And External Factors ◽  
The Impact

This article aims to examine the impact of internal and external factors on the profitability of 30 Islamic banks operating in the Middle East and North Africa over a period from 2005 till 2018. We use the OLS method according to Panel data. Empirical results indicate that the quality of management, liquidity, and capitalization, quality of services, the presence of women and the competence of staff are significant determinants of profitability. The other determinants including diversification, size and inflation have no significant effect on the Islamic banks' profitability. JEL Classification Codes: G21, G24, C33, D02.

Strategic Audit Inquiry: The Impact of Timing and the Promotion of Statutory Protections on Client Fraud Disclosures

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 153-167
Author(s):  
John R. Lauck ◽  
Stephen J. Perreault ◽  
Joseph R. Rakestraw ◽  
James S. Wainberg
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Data Availability ◽  
Audit Committees ◽  
External Auditors ◽  
Extant Literature ◽  
Psychological Theories ◽  
Inquiry Process ◽  
The Impact

SYNOPSIS Auditing standards require external auditors to inquire of client-employees regarding their knowledge of actual or suspected fraud (PCAOB 2010b; AICPA 2016). However, the extant literature provides little guidance on practical methods that auditors can employ to increase the likelihood of fraud disclosure and improve audit quality. Drawing upon best practices in the whistleblowing literature and psychological theories on self-regulation, we experimentally test the efficacy of two practical strategies that auditors can employ during the fraud inquiry process: actively promoting statutory whistleblower protections and strategically timing their fraud inquiries. Our results indicate that auditors are more likely to elicit client-employee fraud disclosures by actively promoting statutory whistleblower protections and strategically timing the fraud inquiry to take place in the afternoon, when client-employee self-regulation is more likely to be depleted. These two audit inquiry strategies should be of considerable interest to audit practitioners, audit committees, and those concerned with improving audit quality. Data Availability: From the authors by request.

The impact of audit reforms on objectivity during the performance of non-audit services

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 222-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard G. Brody ◽  
Christine M. Haynes ◽  
Craig G. White
Keyword(s):  
Audit Quality ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Auditor Liability ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
External Auditors ◽  
Regulatory Perspective ◽  
External Auditor ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Non Audit Services

Purpose – This research aims to explore whether recent audit reforms have improved auditor objectivity when performing non-audit services. Design/methodology/approach – In two separate experiments, the authors tested whether external and internal auditors' inventory obsolescence judgments are influenced by their client's (or company's) role as the buyer or seller in an acquisition setting. Findings – External auditors assessed the likelihood of inventory obsolescence objectively, regardless of their consulting role in the acquisition setting. Internal auditors assessed the likelihood of inventory obsolescence as higher when consulting for the buyer than when consulting for the seller, consistent with the supposition that the buyer would prefer to write-down inventory and negotiate a lower purchase price, whereas the seller would prefer the inventory not be written down. Practical implications – From a regulatory perspective, external auditors may be relying too much on the work of internal auditors if internal auditors' lack of objectivity as consultants extends to their assurance role. Originality/value – This paper extends prior research in the area of internal and external auditor objectivity and is the first paper to include both subject groups in the same experiment. It also addresses the current policy issues that may have a significant effect on audit quality and auditor liability.

scholarly journals Impact of Applying Governance Standards in Evaluating the Quality of Internal Audit in Yemeni Private Universities

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (46) ◽  
pp. 81-103
Author(s):  
Ahmed Ali Qassem Mohssen
Keyword(s):  
Audit Quality ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Relative Weight ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Slight Variation ◽  
Internal Auditing ◽  
Audit Process ◽  
Transparency And Disclosure ◽  
The Impact

The study aimed to measure the impact of applying governance standards in evaluating the quality of internal audit in Yemeni private universities. To achieve this, the researcher followed the descriptive and analytical approach and employed a questionnaire to collect data from a sample that included (68) participants. After conducting relative analysis, governance was at an average level of (64.9%). There was also a slight variation in the level of implementation, as the dimension of transparency and disclosure was the most frequent dimension, followed by accountability and independence. Further, there was a medium level of adherence to internal auditing standards at a relative weight (65%). The level of commitment to the audit dimensions was as follows: managing the internal audit activities (67%), communicating the results (66%), assessing the risk and control management (64%), and planning and implementing the audit process (62%). and The study also found that the combined governance standards (transparency and disclosure, accountability, independence) increase the quality of the internal audit in Yemeni private universities and the highest dimensions of governance standards affecting the quality of internal auditing are the dimension of independence (80.3%), accountability (71.7%), and disclosure and transparency (63.7%). In light of this, the study recommended adopting governance standards as an integrated approach to achieve quality performance in private Yemeni universities; spreading the culture of governance in private universities among their leaders and staff by holding training courses, seminars, and conferences in order to be accepted and absorbed. In addition, governance should be included in some related academic courses in the disciplines of administrative and accounting sciences. Keywords: governance standards, internal audit quality assessment, private Yemeni universities.

scholarly journals PRACTICING FRS AND AUDIT QUALITY SUPPORT FINANCIAL SUCCESS OF CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN MALAYSIA

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia Hua Sim ◽  
Daw Tin Hla ◽  
Abu Hassan Md.Isa
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Financial Success ◽  
Reporting Standard ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
The Impact

Prior research findings on the effect of financial reporting and audit quality on firm performance were mixed. The current study therefore, sought to examine the impact of audit quality and FRS practices of firms on their financial success. Samples firms listed on Malaysian stock market were selected from the construction sector for the period of 2010 to 2013. Data was collected from the published annual reports and notes to the financial statements. To assess the level of compliance with the regulations and provisions of the Financial Reporting Standard (FRS) in Malaysia, content analysis was carried out. Firm’s engagement with established audit firm is used as a proxy for audit quality, and return on assets is used as a measure of firm performance. Panel data analysis was employed in analysing the data and testing the stated hypotheses. The use of panel data reveals that practices of FRS by firms is significantly and positively related to their financial performance. The results also indicate that audit quality has a significant positive impact on business financial success. The study therefore recommends that the management of listed construction firms improve their practices of FRS and employ the service of established audit firms in support of financial success. Regular training may be organised to provide construction companies with practical guide for better compliance with the FRS in Malaysia.  

scholarly journals Kompensasi, Independensi, Profesionalisme dan Etika Profesi Internal Auditor terhadap Kualitas Audit di Inspektorat Jenderal Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan

1970 ◽  
Vol 3 (02) ◽  
pp. 199-210
Author(s):  
Aulia Saputra ◽  
Dwi Setiawan Susanto
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Professional Ethics ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Internal Auditor ◽  
Internal Auditors

A B S T R A C T The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the influence of competence, independence, professionalism and professional ethics of internal auditors to audit the quality of the Inspectorate General of Ministry of Manpower. The data used in this study are primary data obtained through questionnaires distributed to 60 auditors at the Inspectorate I until IV . Tests carried out by the analysis of data using SPSS regression. Based on the test results coefficient of determination, it is known that the competence, independence, professionalism and ethics of auditors affect audit quality by 84,6 %, while the remaining 15,4% is influenced by other factors. Meanwhile, regression analysis and hypothesis testing showed that the competence, independence, professionalism and ethics of the profession have a significant effect on audit quality either partially or simultaneously. A B S T R A K Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis bagaimana pengaruh kompetensi, independensi, profesionalisme dan etika profesi internal auditor terhadap kualitas audit pada Inspektorat Jenderal Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan RI. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data primer yang diperoleh melalui kuisioner yang disebarkan kepada 60 auditor pada Inspektorat I s.d. IV. Pengujian data dilakukan dengan analsis regresi menggunakan aplikasi SPSS. Berdasarkan hasil uji koefesien determinasi, diketahui bahwa kompetensi, independensi, profesionalisme dan etika auditor mempengaruhi kualitas audit sebesar 84,6%, sedangkan sisanya sebesar 15,4% dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain. Sementara itu, Hasil analisis regresi dan uji hipotesis menunjukkan bahwa kompetensi, independensi, profesionalisme dan etika profesi memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kualitas audit baik secara parsial maupun secara simultan. JEL Classification: H83

scholarly journals GLOBAL CRUDE OIL PRICE AND DOMESTIC FOOD COMMODITY PRICES: EVIDENCE FROM INDONESIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-120
Author(s):  
Tiara Kencana Ayu
Keyword(s):  
Panel Data ◽  
Crude Oil ◽  
Local Food ◽  
Price Change ◽  
Commodity Prices ◽  
Oil Prices ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Crude Oil Prices ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Food Commodity

Abstrak Penelitian untuk menganalisis hubungan antara harga minyak dunia dan harga komoditi pangan di pasar domestik masih jarang ditemukan. Dengan membuat Model Panel Data dari 34 provinsi di Indonesia pada tahun 2010-2017, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menginvestigasi pengaruh perubahan harga minyak dunia terhadap beberapa harga komoditi pangan lokal (kedelai,import, kedelai lokal, beras lokal, dan jagung lokal). Hasil penelitian ini mengindikasikan bahwa harga minyak dunia dapat memengaruhi harga pangan lokal di Indonesia melalui tingginya biaya pengiriman pada aktivitas impor. Selain itu, harga komoditi pangan dunia juga terbukti dapat memengaruhi harga seluruh komoditi pangan lokal yang diteliti, yang mengimplikasikan bahwa harga komoditi pangan di Indonesia dipengaruhi oleh kondisi pasar internasional. Hasil penelitian ini memberikan masukan bagi pembuat kebijakan di Indonesia untuk mempertimbangkan perubahan harga minyak dunia dan harga komoditi global dalam menstabilkan harga komoditi lokal di Indonesia, terutama komoditi yang diimpor.   Abstract Globally, studies examining the nexus between global crude oil prices and food commodity prices in domestic markets are scant. Employing a panel data model of 34 provinces in Indonesia from 2010 - 2017, this study investigates the impact of global crude oil’s price change on some local food commodity prices (imported soybean, local soybean, local rice, and local maize). Previous studies found that local food commodity prices in some countries were not affected by global crude oil prices; however, this study, by controlling other factors which could affect local commodity prices, finds different results. This study’s findings indicate that global crude oil prices could affect Indonesia’s local commodity prices due to higher shipping costs in import activity. In addition, global commodity prices are also proved to affect all commodities examined in this study, which implies that local food commodity prices in Indonesia are influenced by the international market. This study provides input to policymakers in Indonesia to consider the movement of global crude oil prices and global commodity prices in stabilizing local food commodity prices in Indonesia, especially the imported commodities. JEL Classification: F15, O13, Q11

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