scholarly journals The Influence of Auditor’s Education Level, Accounting Education, Public Accountant Firm Size on Accounting Profession: Implication to Good Corporate Governance in Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Mathius Tandiontong ◽  
Candra Sinuraya ◽  
Sondang Mariani Rajagukguk
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Accounting Education ◽  
Accounting Profession ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Accounting Firms ◽  
Accounting Firm ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Public Accounting Firms ◽  
Public Accountant

Principles of good corporate governance work well in every business entity, if the role of the accounting profession functions properly. For the accounting profession can play a good role is determined by the level of adequate auditor education, the quality of accounting education, magnitude and the number of public accounting firms spread evenly throughout the territory of Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to test empirically the influence of auditor education level, accounting education, the amount of public accounting firm to the accounting profession and its implications for the application of the principles of good corporate governance in Indonesia. The research method used in this research is descriptive verification by using quantitative approach. Data were collected through indirect communication techniques using questionnaires, limited interviews, and documentation studies in an effort to add explanatory elements to the survey results. The unit of analysis is the Public Accounting Firm in the island of Java. Sampling with simple random proportional method to 88 respondents received by researchers from 500 respondents sent. The technique of analysis and data testing is done by Path analysis. The results showed that: (1) There is a correlation between the level of accountant education with accounting education and the magnitude of public accounting firms with the level of keeratanya still at a moderate level. (2) Coefficient of Determination of Education Level Auditor, Accounting Education, and Quantity of Public Accounting Firm simultaneously have positive effect on Accounting Profession. However, partially the Auditor's Education Level and the Magnitude of Public Accounting Firm have an influence on the Accounting Profession is not significant. (3) There is influence of education level of Auditor, Accounting Education, Accountant Public Accountant Level and Accounting Profession partially or simultaneously to the application of Good Corporate Governance principles. Partially, however, the level of Education of Auditor and the magnitude of Public Accounting Firm influences the application of Good Corporate Governance principles but not significant.

scholarly journals The Influence of Reputation of Public Accounting Firms on the Integrity of Financial Statements with Corporate Governance as the Moderating Variable

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 177-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nera Marinda Machdar ◽  
Dade Nurdiniah
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Institutional Ownership ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Financial Statement ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Accounting Firms ◽  
Accounting Firm ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Accounting Firms

This research aimed to determine the effect of the reputation of the public accounting firm on the integrity of financial statements by including leverage and firm size as the control variables. This research also investigated the effects of corporate governance moderation that was proxied by the independent commissioner, institutional ownership, and audit committee in strengthening or weakening the reputation of the public accounting firms on the integrity of the financial statements. The population was manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in 2013-2015. The sample utilized the purposive sampling method and resulted in 34 manufacturing firms, so the total observations were 102 firms in all observed years. This research performed statistical data processing with EVIEWS 8. There are two main findings of this research. First, the reputation of public accounting firm affects the integrity of the financial statement. Second, corporate governance that utilizes the independent commissioners and institutional ownership strengthen the effect of the reputation of the public accounting firm on the integrity of the financial statement. However, corporate governance using audit committee weakens the reputation of the public accounting firm on the integrity of financial statements.

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.

CPAs' Perceptions of the Emerging Multidisciplinary Accounting/Legal Practice

2001 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly E. Frank ◽  
Randall K. Hanson ◽  
D. Jordan Lowe ◽  
James K. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Legal Services ◽  
Certified Public Accountant ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Legal Ethics ◽  
Accounting Firms ◽  
Accounting Firm ◽  
The Public ◽  
Multidisciplinary Practice ◽  
Public Accounting Firms ◽  
Public Accountant

This paper reports the results of a survey of 219 American Institute of Certified Public Accountant members about legal services their public accounting firms currently offer and plan to offer in the future, and how they would organize their firm to deliver these services to clients. The survey is motivated by the legal profession's current investigation of whether to allow nonattorneys to share fees and become partners with nonattorneys and by the American Bar Association's call for evidence on the current existence of multidisciplinary practice (MDP). Forty-four states established MDP committees to recommend whether legal ethics rules should be relaxed to allow MDP. Relaxed ethics rules allow public accounting firms to employ attorneys to offer a full array of legal services to their clients. We find that public accounting firms already offer a number of legal services to their clients and are interested in increasing the offering of these services if allowed. The results also indicate that the size of the public accounting firm is likely to influence the types of legal services offered and the arrangements used to deliver the legal services to clients. The findings are important because they highlight the need for the legal and accounting professions to formulate rules regarding MDP.

scholarly journals Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts: Collaborating for Diversity

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Mithu Dey ◽  
Lucy Lim ◽  
Frank Ross ◽  
Tracey Walker ◽  
Ken Bouyer
Keyword(s):  
Academic Research ◽  
Professional Staff ◽  
Accounting Education ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Accounting Firms ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Accounting Firm ◽  
Accounting Professionals ◽  
Howard University ◽  
Public Accounting Firms

The Center for Accounting Education at Howard University partnered with public accounting firms, professional accounting associations, state CPA societies, and accounting academics to formulate recommendations to improve the advancement and retention of Black accounting professionals. Black accountants make up 9 percent of all U.S. accountants and auditors, but in public accounting firms they account for only 4 percent of professional staff and a mere 1 percent of partners (U.S. BLS 2019; AICPA 2019). An important indicator of the collaboration’s success is that public accounting firm leaders sought out its findings and are implementing its recommendations. This paper presents the formation, operation, and outcomes of the collaboration. It also describes the value each group gained from collaborating and provides recommendations for managing collaborations. Our descriptions are offered as a model for others to translate the results of academic research into industry action.

WARREN W. NISSLEY: A CRUSADER FOR COLLEGIATE EDUCATION

1996 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elliott L. Slocum ◽  
Alfred R. Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Independent Schools ◽  
College Graduates ◽  
Accounting Education ◽  
Graduate Level ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Accounting Firms ◽  
Public Accounting Firms ◽  
College Programs

Warren W. Nissley's intense dedication to public accounting led him to crusade for development of schools of accountancy and improvement of education of accountants. Nissley conceived and championed the Bureau for Placements, 1926–1932, which resulted in: public accounting firms recruiting college graduates and developing permanent professional staffs, publishing the first Institute career publication, academic and student awareness of public accounting, and improved quality of college programs and graduates. Nissley's campaign for independent schools of accountancy, 1928–1950, influenced the Institute's committee on education. Many elements of his recommendations may be recognized in the evolution and current developments of accounting education. However, Nissley would continue to express disappointment in the failure to establish separate professional, graduate level, schools of accountancy for public accounting.

scholarly journals Perceptions of Educators, Accounting Students and Accountants Public Accountant against Ethics of Financial Statement Preparation (Studies at University and KAP in Semarang)

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-101
Author(s):  
Imam Prayogo ◽  
Teuku Afrizal
Keyword(s):  
Financial Statements ◽  
Financial Statement ◽  
Accounting Students ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Accounting Firms ◽  
Public Accounting Firms ◽  
Public Accountant

This study aims to examine differences in perceptions between teaching accountants, accounting students, and accountants on the ethics of preparing financial statements. Ethical indicators for the preparation of financial statements are represented in earnings management, misstatements, disclosures, cost-benefits, and responsibilities. This research was conducted at universities and public accounting firms in Semarang. This research was conducted with a survey method of 70 respondents from teaching accountants, 75 accounting students, and 40 accountants respondents at universities and public accounting firms in Semarang. As an analysis tool, ANOVA is used for hypotheses H1, H2, H3, and H4. Before testing the hypothesis, first the validity and reliability tests are carried out for all the questionnaires that have been collected. Validity and reliability tests show that all data are valid and reliable. Then the questionnaire was tested by ANOVA and strengthened by the Independent Sample T Test. Anova results show that there are differences in perceptions between teaching accountants, accounting students and accountants. However, there was no difference in perceptions between teaching accountants and accountants. Therefore it can be concluded that there are differences in perceptions between teaching accountants, accounting students, and accountants on the ethics of preparing financial statements.

scholarly journals Influence of Intellectual/Emotional/Spiritual Intelligence, Independence, and Tri Hita Karana on Auditor Performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
I Gusti Ayu Made Asri Dwija Putri ◽  
Ni Gusti Putu Wirawati
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Spiritual Intelligence ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Accounting Firms ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Public Accounting Firms ◽  
Public Accountant

Auditor performance is the result of work rendered in carrying out one’s duties within a certain period of time. The quality of auditing is improved if the auditor shows good performance. The aim of this research is to determine how intellectual/emotional/spiritual intelligence, independence, and the culture of Tri Hita Karana affect auditor performance in public accounting firms in Bali. This research was conducted in seven public accountant firms in Bali and questionnaires were used to collect the data. Purposive sampling was employed to determine the sample, and multiple linear regression was applied as a technique of analysis. This research contributes to the literature as it considers Tri Hita Karana as a factor that affects auditor performance. Hopefully, this research can give guidance to public accounting firms in terms of how intellectual/emotional/spiritual intelligence, independence, and Tri Hita Karana influence auditor performance. Keywords: Tri Hita Karana, auditor, intelligence, independence

The Colonization of Public Accounting Firms by Marketing Expertise: Processes and Consequences

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 191-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire-France Picard ◽  
Sylvain Durocher ◽  
Yves Gendron
Keyword(s):  
Auditor Independence ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Accounting Firms ◽  
Accounting Firm ◽  
Documentary Analysis ◽  
Public Accounting Firms ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Public Accountants ◽  
Using Data

SUMMARY This paper highlights the colonization of public accounting firms by marketing expertise. Using data collected through interviews with auditors and marketing experts, complemented with data generated through documentary analysis, we examine the marketing-oriented transformations that took place in public accounting firms and the important outcomes ensuing from the spread of marketing ideology to the field of auditing. To carry out this work, we developed a customized conceptual framework aimed at enriching our understanding of the “marketization” of public accounting. Empirically, we document the development of various marketing strategies and the underlying translations of public accounting firm day-to-day activities (in terms of business relationships and technical advice) into marketing language. Our findings point to the transformation of public accountants to “part-time” marketers. The results are also suggestive of the colonization of public accountants' minds, whose core values are being subjected to the influence of marketing expertise. This shift engenders important consequences, particularly in potentially compromising auditor independence.

The post-SOX comparative dynamics of public accounting firm efficiency

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ephraim Clark ◽  
Zhuo Qiao
Keyword(s):  
Market Competition ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Accounting Firms ◽  
Firm Efficiency ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Accounting Firm ◽  
Comparative Dynamics ◽  
Catching Up ◽  
Big 4 ◽  
Public Accounting Firms

Purpose This paper aims to analyze the differences in the efficiency of public accounting firms across both firms and countries in the post-Sarbanes-Oxley world. It also investigates the issues surrounding the dynamics of their efficiency gaps. Design/methodology/approach This study uses four-stage data envelopment analysis to estimate the efficiency of public accounting firms in the USA, the UK and Canada over the period 2008–2015. The ß- and σ- convergence tests are applied to analyze the dynamics of the efficiency gaps across firms and countries. Findings The results show that market competition in the accounting sector increases efficiency. Gross domestic product growth also increases it while inflation decreases it. The analytical results indicate that the lagging public accounting firms are catching up to the leading public accounting firms within the same country, within the Big 4 group and within the non-Big 4 group. They also show that the non-Big 4 groups are catching up to the Big 4 group and that the countries with less efficient accounting firms are catching up to the country with the more efficient accounting firms. Originality/value This study accounts explicitly for the effect of business environmental factors on public accounting firm efficiency. Furthermore, the research also adds to the literature by investigating the comparative dynamics of the efficiency gaps of public accounting firms.

BUILDING THE CANADIAN CHARTERED ACCOUNTANCY PROFESSION: A BIOGRAPHY OF GEORGE EDWARDS, FCA, CBE, LLD, 1861–1947

2000 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan J. Richardson
Keyword(s):  
British Empire ◽  
Accounting Education ◽  
Financial Accounting ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Accounting Profession ◽  
Public Accounting ◽  
Honorary Degree ◽  
Accounting Firms ◽  
The Social ◽  
Chartered Accountants

George Edwards was a key figure in the creation of the modern institutional structure of accounting in Canada. He worked to implement a vision of accountancy as a profession rather than a business. This was reflected in his commitment to accounting education, to the restriction of entry to the CA profession to those who passed a test of competency, and to his desire to demonstrate the social and ethical value of accounting. He was president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, president of the Dominion Association of CAs, and president of the Society of Cost Accountants of Canada. He created one of the major Canadian public accounting firms (Edwards, Morgan & Co.). His contributions were recognized through awards such as the Commander of the Order of the British Empire, an honorary degree from Queen's University, and life memberships in the Institutes of Chartered Accountants of Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. This biography examines his role in shaping the federal/provincial structure of the accounting profession, the development of university-based accounting education programs, the separation of the management and the financial accounting professions, the communications strategies of the profession, and his contributions to government and bank accounting.

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