Determinants of Audit Quality with Auditor's Professionalism Skepticism as a Mediating Variable in Public Accounting Firm (KAP) Medan City

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 102-114
Author(s):  
Shabrina Tri Asti Nasution
Keyword(s):  
Audit Quality ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Audit Process ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Professional Skepticism ◽  
Accounting Firm ◽  
The City ◽  
And Training ◽  
Good Attitude

The purpose of this study is to detect factors that encourage an increase in auditor professionalism skepticism so that they are able to produce quality audits. It is realized that audit quality comes from a good audit process and the auditor puts forward a good attitude of professional skepticism. The results of this study indicate that the experience and competence of auditors can increase the attitude of skepticism of auditor professionalism and audit quality. In addition, the skepticism of the auditor's professionalism is able to mediate the experience of the auditor and the competence of the auditor affects the quality of the audit. For KAP, especially in the city of Medan, it has an obligation to provide an equal portion of audit assignments to all auditors and provide opportunities for auditors to improve their abilities by attending education and training from both formal and non-formal educational institutions. Keywords: Experience, Competence, Skepticism, Audit Quality.

scholarly journals THE FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE AUDIT QUALITY

2020 ◽  
pp. A 48-A 53
Author(s):  
Hari Setiyawati ◽  
Diah Iskandar ◽  
Gustita Arnawati Putri
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Professional Skepticism ◽  
Accounting Firm

This study aims to determine the effect of auditor professional skepticism and audit experience on audit quality. This study was undertaken through a survey and was grounded based on existing theories which were then developed into a research model in which the model in this study was designed to examine the effect of auditor professional skepticism and the influence of audit experience on audit quality. This research was conducted at a Public Accounting Firm located in DKI Jakarta. The sampling method used was simple random sampling and 97 samples were obtained. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Square. The results of this study indicate that professional skepticism has a significant effect on audit quality, while auditor experience has no significant effect on audit quality. KEYWORDS: Audit Quality, Audit Professional Skepticism, Auditor Experience.

scholarly journals Faktor-Faktor yang Berpengaruh pada Kualitas Audit

2019 ◽  
pp. 2183
Author(s):  
Wawan Rosdiana ◽  
I G. A.M Asri Dwija Putri
Keyword(s):  
Audit Quality ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Accounting Firm ◽  
The Public ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Sample Technique ◽  
Saturated Sample ◽  
Professional Care ◽  
The City

Problems regarding the low level of audit quality have become the focus of the public in recent years. This is due to the involvement of public accountants in it. This study aims to determine the effect of independence, due professional care and accountability on audit quality. This research was conducted in the Public Accounting Firm in Denpasar, which was registered with IAPI in 2018. The sample was selected using a saturated sample technique. Data was collected through questionnaires to auditors and data analysis techniques used were multiple linear regression. The results of the study with t statistical tests showed that partially independence, due professional care and accountability had a positive and significant effect on audit quality at the Public Accounting Firm in the City of Denpasar. Keywords: Independence, due professional care, accountability

scholarly journals Pengaruh Kompetensi,Akuntabilitas, Penerapan Kode Etik, dan Gaya Kepemimpinan terhadap Kualitas Audit di Kap di Medan

Owner ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 607-619
Author(s):  
Namira Ulfrida Rahmi ◽  
Tio Hadi ◽  
Susilawati Susilawati ◽  
Widia Widia ◽  
Adam Fredy
Keyword(s):  
Tax Evasion ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Code Of Ethics ◽  
Public Prosecutor ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Accounting Firm ◽  
The Public ◽  
Measurement Models

Various cases that occurred in KAP are evidence of problems in the KAP environment that affect the quality of auditors in conducting audits. In conducting audits, independent auditors are required to observe professional principles, including professional responsibility, public interest, integrity, objectivity, competence, and professional prudence. However, various cases that arise within the Public Accounting Firm are one of the reasons for the reduced public trust in Public Accounting Firm services, one of which occurred in the case of violations committed by Hasnil M Yasin & Partners where the director of this Public Accounting Firm committed income tax evasion. in Langkat Regency under the demands of the Public Prosecutor Service along with the Langkat regional secretary Surya Djahisa. Hasnil is suspected of committing a criminal act of corruption that resulted in a loss of state funds of 1 billion rupiahs, therefore the researchers conducted tests in assessing competence, accountability, the application of the Code of Ethics and Leadership Styles that affect the quality of audits at KAP Medan city. The population and samples were taken with the saturation technique. The data analysis model uses structural models, measurement models, path diagram designs, conversion of path diagrams into a system of equations, estimates, the goodness of fit, and others to get the desired results with the help of the WrapPls program. The results showed that the competence, accountability, and code of ethics of Medan public accountants did not affect audit quality. Leadership style has an effect on audit quality at KAP Medan City.

scholarly journals PENGARUH INDEPENDENSI DAN PENGALAMAN AUDITOR TERHADAP KUALITAS AUDIT PADA KANTOR AKUNTAN PUBLIK

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 240
Author(s):  
Amrulloh Amrulloh ◽  
Yuniarti Hidayah Suyoso Putra
Keyword(s):  
Audit Quality ◽  
Hypothesis Test ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Auditor Independence ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Linear Regression Method ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Accounting Firm ◽  
Public Accountants

Public accountants are independent auditors who provide services to public, especially in the field of audit of financial statements made by the client. Public accountant’s task is to examine and provide an opinion on the fairness of financial statements of an entity based on the standards set by the Indonesian Institute of Accountants (IAI). Afflicting many companies which in turn involve public accountants, financial cases make the accountants to consider their audit quality. Some factors have a very important role in determining the audit quality, including the auditor independence and experience. Therefore, the issues examined in this study are: (1) Do the auditor’s independence and experience simultaneously have an influence on the quality of the audit? (2) Do the auditor’s independence and experience have a partial effecton audit quality? From that background, this research aims to (1) determine the simultaneous effect of auditor’s independence and experience on the quality of audit, (2) determine the partial effect of auditor’s independence and experience on the quality of audit. This research employs a survey method with questionnaires. The population of this research consists of auditors who work in Public Accounting Firm (KAP) in Malang. Data analysis is performed with validity and reliability test, and classical assumption test whereas hypothesis test with multiple linear regression method. The researcher uses and obtains the primary data by distributing questionnaires to 33 respondents. The result concludes that independence has a partial effect on the quality audit with significant level of 2,049. Simultaneously, the independence and the experience of the auditors affect the audit qualitywith significant level of 8,645. Therefore, both the auditor and the Public Accounting Firm (KAP) are expected to improve their audit quality.

scholarly journals Independensi, Integritas, Serta Kompetensi Auditor Terhadap Kualitas Audit dengan Skeptisisme Profesional Sebagai Variabel Pemoderasi

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-56
Author(s):  
Rizky Darmawan Santoso ◽  
Ikhsan Budi Riharjo ◽  
Kurnia Kurnia
Keyword(s):  
Audit Quality ◽  
Sample Selection ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Collection Method ◽  
Accounting Firms ◽  
Professional Skepticism ◽  
The City

Abstract              The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of independence, integrity and competence on audit quality and find out if it is proven that professional skepticism is able to moderate the effect of independence, integrity, competence, respectively on audit quality. The data collection method used is by distributing questionnaires to all public accounting firms (KAP) in the city of Surabaya. The sample selection technique uses a purposive sampling technique with KAP auditors as research subjects. The results showed that the higher the independence, integrity and competence, the better the audit quality would be. The moderating variable professional skepticism is able to moderate the positive influence of independence on audit quality, and negatively moderate the effect of integrity on audit quality but is not able to moderate the effect of competence on audit quality. Keywords: independence, integrity, competence, professional skepticism, audit quality.

scholarly journals PENGARUH PELAKSANAAN STANDAR AUDIT BERBASIS INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ON AUDITING (ISA) TERHADAP KUALITAS AUDIT

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Devianti Harahap ◽  
NR Handiani Suciati ◽  
Evita Puspitasari ◽  
Sakina Rachmianty
Keyword(s):  
Financial Services ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Accounting Firm ◽  
Auditing Standards ◽  
Big Four ◽  
Descriptive Method

Abstract. An effort to improve the quality of auditing in Indonesia is achieved by applying the latest auditing standards, which refer to the International Standards on Auditing (ISA). The purpose of this research is to examine the influence of the implementation of auditing standards based on International Standards on Auditing (ISA) towards audit quality. Independent variables of this research is the effects of the implementation of auditing standards based on International Standards on Auditing (ISA) towards audit quality. The dependent variable of this research is audit quality. The method that was used in this research is descriptive method by using the survey research approach of data. The research was employed for a sample consisting of 40 auditors who work at Public Accounting Firm in Bandung which are registered in Financial Services Authority (FSA) and Big Four Public Accounting Firm . The analysis method that was used in this research is simple linear regression anlysis. The result shows that the implementation of auditing standards based on International Standards on Auditing (ISA) has a significant influence on the audit quality at 15,2%, and the rest of 84,2% is influenced by other variables which are not included in this research.Keywords: international standards on auditing (isa);  audit quality Abstrak. Salah satu upaya untuk meningkatkan kualitas audit di Indonesia adalah dengan diterapkannya standar audit yang mengacu kepada International Standards on Auditing (ISA) oleh Institut Akuntan Publik Indonesia (IAPI). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji kembali apakah pelaksanaan standar audit berbasis ISA telah berpengaruh terhadap kualitas audit pada Kantor Akuntan Publik. Penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan variabel independen yaitu pelaksanaan standar audit berbasis ISA, sedangkan variabel dependen dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitas audit. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif dengan jenis penelitian survey data. Sampel yang digunakan yaitu sebanyak 40 auditor pada Kantor Akuntan Publik Komisariat Wilayah Bandung yang terdaftar di Otoritas Jasa Keuangan. Metode analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis regresi linier sederhana. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan standar audit berbasis ISA berpengaruh secara signifikan sebesar 51,6% terhadap kualitas audit, sedangkan sisanya sebesar 48,4% dapat dijelaskan oleh variabel lain diluar penelitian ini.Kata Kunci: international standards on auditing (isa); kualitas  audit

scholarly journals Pengaruh Independensi, Kompetensi, Profesionalisme, dan Integritas Terhadap Kualitas Audit dengan Etika Auditor Sebagai Moderasi

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 151
Author(s):  
Naila Syamlan ◽  
Sistya Rachmawati
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Accounting Firm ◽  
The Public ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Second Tier

The objective of this research is to examine and to analyze the effect of Independence (I), Competence (K), Professionalisme (P), and Integrity (IT) towards The Quality of Audit with Auditor Ethics as Moderating Variable in the public accounting firm second thier located in DKI Jakarta. The sample was extracted using random sampling method. The research sample of 120 respondents in 6 have the public accounting firm second tier located in Jakarta. This research uses multiple regression analysis method. In this study has six variables, which consists of independent moderating and dependent variables. The independent variable: independence, competence, professionalism and integrity, while the dependent variable is the quality of its audit. The moderating variable is auditor ethics. Based on the results of this study concluded that the independence, competence, profesionalism, and integrity positive significant effect on audit quality.

scholarly journals The Effect of Competence, Independence, and Professional Auditors to Audit Quality

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Lia Dahlia Iryani
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Accounting Firm ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Accountant

Abstract. The objectives to be achieved in this research are as follows: 1. To know the auditor's competence to audit quality, 2. To know the auditors independence to audit quality, 3. To know auditors professionalism to audit quality. This research uses Multiple Linear Regression Analysis with Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Ver program.21:00. The subjects of this research are 18 Public Accountant Firm in South Jakarta with the number of respondents as many as 97 respondents. Based on the results of hypothesis testing and refers to the formulation and objectives of this study, it can be drawn conclusions as follows: 1. Competence auditors in carrying out the audit have a positive and significant impact on audit quality at Public Accounting Firm in South Jakarta, so the more competent an auditor The better the quality of the audit, 2. The independence of the auditor in conducting the audit has a positive and significant impact on the quality of audit at the Public Accountant Office in South Jakarta, so the higher the auditor's independence attitude the higher the audit quality, 3. Auditor professionalism in conducting audit has a positive and significant impact on audit quality at Public Accountant Office in South Jakarta, so the higher the auditor's professionalism, the higher the audit quality. Keywords: Competence, Indepedence, Professional, Audit Quality.

scholarly journals Moral Character: Challenges for Auditors in Serving Public Interest

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sasongko Budisusetyo
Keyword(s):  
Ethical Climate ◽  
Ethical Decision ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Ethical Decision Making ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Moral Character ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Accounting Firm ◽  
Intensity Of Competition

The purpose of this research is to examine how auditors’ moral character influences their ethical decision making when faced with an ethical dilemma situation. Organizational ethical climate and the intensity of competition in a public accounting firm are used as a moderating variable. The results of this study have implications as ethical decision quality can be obtained and carried through increased moral character. By identifying the potential drivers for improving auditors’ moral character, this research can inform the discussions and strategies of professional bodies, regulators and government on improving the audit quality of financial reports. The intensity of competition in a public accounting firm may have an impact on improving the quality of auditing services, but on the other hand, also have an impact on ethical issues. This research lays the foundation for competition among public accounting firms being recognized as a major issue in industrial policy in auditing services. 

scholarly journals PERANAN KOMITMEN PROFESI AKUNTAN DALAM MEMODERASI PENGARUH CLIENT IMPORTANCE PADA KUALITAS AUDIT

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunitha Devi ◽  
Luh Gede Kusuma Dewi ◽  
Putu Eka Dianita Marvilianti Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Code Of Ethics ◽  
Sample Selection ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Audit Process ◽  
Accounting Profession ◽  
Accounting Firm ◽  
The Public

This research was done in purpose of finding out empirical evidences about theeffects of client importance towards the audit quality, dan the commitment ability of the accounting profession in weakening the influence of client importance on audit quality. The research sample that returned the results of questionnaires is 36 auditors from a total of 65 auditors working in the Public Accounting Firm (KAP) in 2018. The sample selection was done using the purposive sampling method. The data sources used in this study are primary data. Primary data is obtained by using a questionnaire that has been structured in order to collect information from the auditor as the respondent in this study. MRA model analysis was applied to analyze the data. The data analysis support the hypothesis: (1) client importance has negative dan significant effect towards the audit quality, dan (2) commitment of the accounting profession was able to moderate the influence of client importance on audit quality. The results of this study can be used as reference material for KAP leaders in evaluating dan performing more strict supervision on the implementation of professional commitment of auditors when conducting audit process, because the existence of KAP depends on the quality of audits that can affect public trust. Regulators can also make very strict rules dan sanctions related to violations of the accounting code of ethics dan violations of the audit process so that they can cause deterrent effects for the perpetrators dan can be used as learning for other auditors so as not to violate these rules.

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