Auditor Characteristics, Audit Tenure, Audit Fee and Audit Quality
Journal: Global Journal of Business and Social Sciences Review (GJBSSR) (Vol.5, No. 3)Publication Date: 2017-07-26
Authors : Melya Senjaya; Friska Firnanti;
Page : 94-99
Keywords : Audit Quality; Independence; Work Experience; Competency; Accountability; Audit Tenure; Audit Fee.;
Abstract
Objective – The purpose of this research is to obtain empirical evidence about the factors that affect audit quality for auditors working in Public Accounting Firms in DKI Jakarta. Methodology/Technique – The independent variables used in this research are: independence, work experience, competency, accountability, audit tenure, and audit fee. The object of this research consists of 25 Public Accounting Firms located in DKI Jakarta. There are 164 respondents used as samples in this study. The sample was selected based on a convenience sampling method with criteria including auditors working at public accounting firms located in DKI Jakarta, with a minimum of one year work duration. This research used statistical tests of multiple regression. Findings – The result shows that independence, accountability, and audit tenure have an effect on audit quality. Meanwhile, work experience, competency, and audit fees have no influence on audit quality. Novelty – The study suggests that to improve audit quality, Public Accounting Firms should pay attention to the independence and accountability of its auditors. Type of Paper: Empirical
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