Download or read book The Effects of the Internal Audit Function on Real and Accrual Earnings Management During the Global Financial Crisis in the US Market written by Turki Al Barak and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Effect of the Internal Auditing on Financial Performance written by Shakir Al-ghalayini and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2015-04-15 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bachelor Thesis from the year 2013 in the subject Business economics - Investment and Finance, , course: Faculty of Commerce - Department of Accounting, language: English, abstract: It was clear from the recent financial scandals and fraud law suits in the international and regional firms that the internal control in general isn't as strong as should and that there are some weaknesses that led to this outcome and that why we are interested to investigate the internal control and the internal observation systems in the listed Palestinian corporations to put the lights on the real reasons and causes for such problem. Many researchers and observers believe that one of the main reasons for such problem is the insufficient reliance on the function of the internal auditor and not assigning this function with its real importance in the companies, especially if we consider how significant is this function becomes as the companies are getting larger and the operations are extending to be more in terms of the volume and the complexity and more importantly the competition is getting tougher among the companies. The internal audit is consider to be a type of the observational procedures that can be used to assess the effectiveness of the other observational and audit procedures and that is why many researchers consider it as the core of concentration in the audit hierarchy that supplement the other tools in ensuring these tools ability to safeguard the companies' assets, make sure about the fairness of the financial data and encourage the commitment in the managerial policies. [...]
Download or read book Internal Audit Quality and Earnings Management written by Douglas F. Prawitt and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Internal auditors often perform work that is relevant to their host entities' financial reporting processes, yet little research attention has focused on the effects of internal auditing on companies' external financial reporting. Using a unique and previously unavailable data set, we investigate the relation between internal audit function (IAF) quality and earnings management. We measure IAF quality using a composite measure comprising six individual components of IAF quality based on SAS No. 65, which guides external auditors in assessing the quality of an IAF with respect to its role in financial reporting. Earnings management is measured using two separate proxies, (1) abnormal accruals and (2) the propensity to meet or barely beat analysts' earnings forecasts. We find evidence that IAF quality is associated with a moderation in the level of earnings management as measured by both proxies.
Download or read book The Role of Independence in the Effectiveness of Continuous Auditing written by Dereck D. Barr and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this study, I examine whether and how the frequency of internal audits (continuous vs. periodic), functional independence (separate vs. combined internal audit assurance and consulting functions), and the type of earnings management (accrual-based vs. real) affect internal auditors' perception of the likelihood managers will manipulate earnings. I find that earnings management is less likely when the internal audit function uses continuous auditing, regardless of the level of independence. However, the effect of independence is context-dependent such that internal auditors expect that real (accrual-based) earnings management is less likely when the internal audit function is independent (not independent), regardless of audit frequency. The findings of this study could be of importance to regulators, accounting researchers, and audit practice.
Download or read book Earnings Management written by Joshua Ronen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-08-06 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a study of earnings management, aimed at scholars and professionals in accounting, finance, economics, and law. The authors address research questions including: Why are earnings so important that firms feel compelled to manipulate them? What set of circumstances will induce earnings management? How will the interaction among management, boards of directors, investors, employees, suppliers, customers and regulators affect earnings management? How to design empirical research addressing earnings management? What are the limitations and strengths of current empirical models?
Download or read book The Relationship of the CEO Vs Internal Audit with Earnings Management written by Marcin Stryczek and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present thesis examines the influence of an increased organisational power of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on the monitoring of the Internal Audit Function (IAF) and, in consequence, on the extent of earnings management. Lisic, Neal, Zhang, and Zhang (2016) find that when the CEO power is low, the financial expertise of the Audit Committee (AC) is negatively related to the incidence of internal control weaknesses. However, when the power of the CEO increases, this relation monotonically weakens until it becomes positive with sufficiently high level of the CEO power. It is believed that due to the specific role of the IAF in the corporate governance and its unique relationship with the AC, a powerful CEO might be able to exert a similarly moderating effect on the work of internal auditors. In order to test this hypothesis, three empirical models have been created to assess how the CEO power affects the relationship between the size of abnormal accruals according to the model proposed by Kothari, Leone, and Wasley (2005), and (1) the existence of a separate IAF, (2) the direct reporting lines of the function, and (3) potential full outsourcing of the function. Outcomes of the models suggest that the CEO power does not moderate the negative relation between the existence of a separate IAF and the extent of earnings management. Nevertheless, the CEO power appears to negatively moderate the connection between the reporting lines of the IAF to the AC or the Board of Directors (BoD) and the extent of earnings management. Finally, the CEO power does not appear to moderate the relationship between the decision to fully outsource the IAF to the external providers and the extent of earnings management.
Download or read book Leading the Internal Audit Function written by Lynn Fountain and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-04-05 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) has provided standards and guidelines for the practice of internal audit through the International Professional Practice Framework (IPPF), internal auditors and Chief Audit Executives (CAEs) continue to experience difficulties when attempting to balance the requirements of the IPPF with management expe
Download or read book The world price of earnings opacity written by Uptal Bhattacharya and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cutting Edge Internal Auditing written by Jeffrey Ridley and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-30 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cutting Edge Internal Auditing provides guidance and knowledge for every internal auditor, encouraging each to pioneer new ground in the development of their professional practices in all risk management, control and governance processes. Serving as an excellent reference guide that develops a pattern of internal auditing now and for the future, this book explores the concept of 'cutting edge' internal auditing as an imaginative adventure: demonstrating how this has influenced and will continue to influence the development of professionalism in internal auditing. Built on the foundations of Jeffrey Ridley's extensive internal auditing experience across the public and private sectors, the author uses his articles and research to explore and develop the motivations, goals and categories of innovation in internal auditing today. It develops and brings up to date an imaginative internal auditing model, created and used by the author in the early 1980s, drawing on research and guidance by The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc., its Research Foundation and the Institute of Internal Auditors - UK and Ireland. Each chapter stands alone by focusing on an individual internal auditing theme, considered from both the perspective of internal auditing and its customers to suggest an appropriate vision as a goal for every internal audit activity. Each chapter also includes self-assessment questions to challenge the readers understanding of its messages. Companion website contains some of the author's training slides and seventy case studies, many written by leading internal audit practitioners, this book creates a vision for future cutting edge internal auditing.
Download or read book Management Control Systems written by Kenneth A. Merchant and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2007 with total page 876 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its unique range of case studies, real life examples and comprehensive coverage of the latest management control-related tools and techniques, Management Control Systems is the ideal guide to this complex and multidimensional subject for upper level undergraduates, postgraduates and practising professionals.
Download or read book The Manager and the Internal Auditor written by Gerald Vinten and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1996-06-03 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Managers need auditors. There are more risks in running anorganization than ever before ? whether it be in the public,private or non-profit sector. With the break-up of the statesector, the ambiguous intermediary role of ?not for profit?organizations, and turbulence in the marketplace through mergers,acquisitions and divestments, the seeds are sown for chaos and aculture in which fraud can flourish. Notorious corporate collapsessuch as BCCI, Maxwell Communications Corporation and Barings arecases in point. An updated and revised version of the auditingclassic The Manager and The Modern Internal Auditor, firstpublished in 1979, this new book highlights the necessity ofestablishing internal control in organizations and illustrates howinternal audit can be a highly effective means to avoid corporatedisaster. The authors present a proven formula for organizationalsuccess through the joint workings of managers and internalauditors as partners for profit, growth and sustainability. Theyexamine the latest insights into the needs and nature of managerialactivity and explain the complementary contribution that internalaudit can make. Whether the manager is planning and budgeting,organizing, directing, controlling or formulating strategic policy,the internal auditor?s assistance is shown to be invaluable.
Download or read book Sarbanes Oxley and the New Internal Auditing Rules written by Robert R. Moeller and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-05-10 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sarbanes-Oxley and the New Internal Auditing Rulesthoroughly and clearly explains the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, how itimpacts auditors, and how internal auditing can help with itsrequirements, such as launching an ethics and whistle-blowerprogram or performing effective internal controls reviews under theCOSO framework. With ample coverage of emerging rules that have yetto be issued and other matters subject to change, this bookoutlines fundamental blueprints of the new rules, technologicaldevelopments, and evolving trends that impact internal auditprofessionals. Order your copy today!
Download or read book The Digital Transformation of Auditing and the Evolution of the Internal Audit written by Nabyla Daidj and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-10-18 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The main objective of this book is to provide both academics and practitioners with a global vision of the evolution of internal auditing in a fast-changing business landscape driven by digital transformation. Digital transformation has been first associated with the emergence and the development of new technologies (artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, data analytics, predictive analytics, robotic process automation, IOT, drones etc.). Beyond the technological dimensions, this transformation has several impacts on businesses, organizations and processes and raises several questions for auditing activities. This book explores how digitalization not only has an impact on the audit environment, but also on internal audit practices and methodologies, information technology (IT)/information system (IS) audit, IT governance and risk management. The auditing profession also has to face the same challenges. Auditors should develop new skills. To continue to provide high quality service in such an environment, the methodologies, the process and the tools used for conducting an audit have progressively changed from those applied to the traditional audit. Internal audit, as a key strategic function, must evolve too. Finally, the book also investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on internal auditing. The author highlights the need for a new vision and renewed forecasting tools. The post-COVID-19 business and corporate world has changed. Internal audit, as a key strategic function, must evolve too.
Download or read book Internal Audit Leadership written by Patricia Kaim and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-09-15 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With an emphasis on value creation and leadership, this book will help organizations around the globe to build stronger internal audit functions, highlighting the latest risks including COVID-19 and the most cutting-edge tools to assess them. As environmental risks grow in number and complexity, and organizational resources become more constrained, the need to maximize both efficiency and effectiveness in internal auditing (IA) has never been greater. International IA expert Patricia Kaim leverages nearly 30 years’ experience to offer real-world solutions to a range of IA issues, including how to: audit key major areas, such as organizational culture, diversity and inclusion, fraud, blockchain, and cyber risk design first-class continuous monitoring improve stakeholder management and add value to a range of auditing activities increase audit speed without compromising on quality develop high-performing IA teams with high agility, emotional intelligence, and morale Auditors, audit executives, and quality assurance professionals in business and government will gain a new understanding of how to add value to their organizations, and a toolkit of best practices in IA design, management, analytics, and more.
Download or read book Brink s Modern Internal Auditing written by Robert R. Moeller and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-01-21 with total page 792 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brink's Modern Internal Auditing, Sixth Edition is a comprehensive resource and reference book on the changing world of internal auditing, including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance issues. * Sixth edition of a very well respectede auditing resource. * Provides an overview of the role and responsibilities of the internal auditor. * Includes discussion of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the impact it has on auditing (particualry concerning controls). * Provides expanded coverage of fraud and business ethics. * Includes guidance on reporting results effectively. * Provides in-depth discussion of internal audit and corporate governance.
Download or read book Internal Audit Reports Post Sarbanes Oxley written by Susan M. Switzer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-01-06 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brimming with commonsense advice delivered in a conversational, easy-to-read style, Internal Audit Reports Post Sarbanes-Oxley: A Guide to Process-Driven Reporting helps you transform raw data into useable information and then translate that information into actionable messages while complying with the SOX Act.
Download or read book The Institute of Internal Auditors written by Dale L. Flesher and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
