COMPONENT AUDITORS AND LENDERS' PERCEPTION OF AUDIT QUALITY.

COMPONENT AUDITORS AND LENDERS' PERCEPTION OF AUDIT QUALITY.
Author: Gopal V. Krishnan
Publisher:
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Release: 2020
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While non-U.S. auditors audit a significant proportion of U.S.-based clients, until recently, lenders were largely unaware of the involvement of component auditors since the U.S.-based lead auditor was not required to disclose information about participating auditors. Using the disclosure under Form AP mandated by the PCAOB, we find that the increase in cost of debt ranges from 15 basis points to 22 basis points when component auditors are used relative to engagements that do not involve component auditors. We also find that cost of debt is greater when the component auditor has GAAP-related audit deficiencies and fewer CPAs, face PCAOB disciplinary orders or more frequent inspection, and when the lead auditor and the component auditors are not from the same Big 4 audit networks. These findings are consistent with the notion that lenders associate lower audit quality and higher information risk with certain attributes of component auditors. Further, the component auditor's superior local knowledge mitigates cost of debt for firms with high foreign operations. We also conduct an event study and find an adverse bond market reaction around the first-time disclosure of Form AP.

Involvement of Component Auditors in Multinational Group Audits

Involvement of Component Auditors in Multinational Group Audits
Author: Elizabeth Carson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 55
Release: 2019
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ISBN:

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We study the determinants of involvement of component auditors (either network and/or unaffiliated) in multinational (MNE) group audits and associated audit outcomes. We identify the involvement of component auditors, using unique Australian disclosures of group audit fees paid to the principal and component auditors. We first document that MNE complexity, degree of MNE internationalization, and auditor characteristics determine the extent and type of component auditor involvement. Next, we find that increased involvement of component auditors is associated with lower audit quality and higher audit fees. We then investigate the impact of the revision of the international auditing standard related to group audits, which expanded the principal auditor's responsibilities, and show that, while this reduced the involvement of unaffiliated (but not network) auditors, quality problems remain.

Involvement of Component Auditors in Multinational Group Audits

Involvement of Component Auditors in Multinational Group Audits
Author: Elizabeth Carson
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Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023
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We study what determines the involvement of component auditors in multinational enterprise (MNE) group audits and the association with audit quality and audit fees. Using unique Australian disclosures of group audit fees paid to the principal and component auditors, we first document that MNE complexity, MNE internationalization, and auditor characteristics are associated with component auditor involvement, and extent and type of component auditor involvement. Next, we find that involvement of component auditors benefits audit quality as long as the principal auditor conducts a substantial amount of work. Once the involvement of component auditors exceeds a certain level, audit quality decreases. We also document that audit fees are higher in the presence of a component auditor and increase with the extent of involvement, irrespective of component auditor type. Our results contribute to the emerging literature on group audits and provide empirical evidence on regulatory concerns about group audit quality.

External Audit Arrangements at Central Banks

External Audit Arrangements at Central Banks
Author: Mr.Atilla Arda
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2018-09-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1484375505

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This paper takes stock of external audit arrangements at central banks. Its focus is on the annual audit of central bank financial statements, as well as legal and institutional measures that support audit quality and independence. The paper outlines good practices in these areas and provides a summary of actual practices observed based on a review of audited financial statements and central bank legislation. While the audit frameworks for central banks differ depending on their legal and institutional circumstances, central banks’ external audits increasingly follow international standards. Most of them are audited by auditors with international affiliations and embrace modern governance structures that provide for audit oversight. However, the paper also notes that a sizeable number of central banks do not publish the audit results in a timely manner, which leaves room for improvement in transparency practices.

Audits of Banks

Audits of Banks
Author: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Banking Committee
Publisher:
Total Pages: 220
Release: 1984
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

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Audits of Public Companies

Audits of Public Companies
Author: United States. General Accounting Office
Publisher: Nova Publishers
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2008
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781604565034

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This book examines (1) concentration in the market for public company audits, (2) the potential for smaller accounting firms' growth to ease market concentration, and (3) proposals that have been offered by others for easing concentration and the barriers facing smaller firms in expanding their market shares.

Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government

Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government
Author: United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2019-03-24
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0359541828

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Policymakers and program managers are continually seeking ways to improve accountability in achieving an entity's mission. A key factor in improving accountability in achieving an entity's mission is to implement an effective internal control system. An effective internal control system helps an entity adapt to shifting environments, evolving demands, changing risks, and new priorities. As programs change and entities strive to improve operational processes and implement new technology, management continually evaluates its internal control system so that it is effective and updated when necessary. Section 3512 (c) and (d) of Title 31 of the United States Code (commonly known as the Federal Managers? Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA)) requires the Comptroller General to issue standards for internal control in the federal government.

Audit Quality

Audit Quality
Author: Jonas Tritschler
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2013-10-31
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3658041749

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Arising from the author’s experience as a practicing CPA, this book is quite different from other research in this field, as it confronts the subject of audit quality from a pragmatic perspective. The first goal of Jonas Tritschler is to develop an audit quality metric on national audit firm level. Financial reporting errors, as detected by the German enforcement institutions during examinations, which subsequently are published in the German Federal Gazette by the involved companies, are the data basis for this measurement. Using the developed audit quality metric, the second goal of this study is to analyze audit quality differences of selected audit firms by comparing their deployed audit input factors such as employee’s competence (ratio of certified professionals to total audit staff), experience of employees (average tenure of employees in years) and client-specific experience (client fluctuation rate). Results indicate a correlation between audit quality according to the developed metric and the operationalized audit input factors mentioned above.

Internal Control and Fraud Detection

Internal Control and Fraud Detection
Author: Jae K. Shim
Publisher: Global Professional Publishing Limited
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Accounting fraud
ISBN: 9781906403621

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This book also covers Management's Antifraud Programs and Controls and the risk factors included in SAS No. 99. A major section then deals with forensic accounting. --