Introduction Independence is a fundamental to the reliability of auditors’ reports. It is an attitude of mind characterized by integrity and an objective approach to professional works. A professional auditor should work both independent and seen to be so. Nowadays‚ but‚ the trend of providing non-audit services to audit clients seem to be sweeping accounting firms all over the world; impacts of independence impairment caused by this trend should not be ignored. The Meaning of Independence The
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is it important for external auditor to be independent? Throughout the years‚ banks‚ shareholders‚ possible investors and creditors always relied on the financial statements produced by a company. Since the management of a company is producing these documents it has been assumed that the managers may act dishonestly so that their performance looks better. To monitor the company’s performance better the directors along with the shareholders employ external auditors to check all these financial
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played by professional auditors in Uganda Auditing is the independent examination of financial statements and the underlying books of account so as to form an opinion on whether they are prepared in all material aspects in accordance with the financial reporting framework. Such reporting framework includes International Accounting Standards (IAS)‚ the Companies Act Cap 110 (for Uganda) and any other relevant legislation. This is however carried out by a person termed as auditor. Internal Audit‚ Internal
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A Corporate Fraud is defined as a set of Activities undertaken by a company or set of individuals that are done in a dishonest or illegal manner‚ and are designed to give an advantage to the perpetrating company or the individual. Corporate fraud schemes go beyond the scope of an employee’s stated position‚ and are marked by their complexity and economic impact on the business‚ other employees and outside parties. Corporate Frauds are becoming very inherent in the present era. A selected range of
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Auditing and Assurance – Assignment 1 Ashley Erasmus With reference to Caltex Australia 2012 Annual Report discuss the following: The role and responsibilities of Auditors and Company Board of Directors and the CEO and Senior Management with respect to the Accounting information reported on in the Annual report. The roles and responsibilities of a Board of Directors vary according to the nature of the company. They are usually responsible for determining the strategic direction of the business
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University School of Business And Public Administration Department of Accounting And Finance The Impact of Extended Audit Tenure on Auditors Independence And Audit Quality In Addis Ababa By Amsalu Gelaneh June 2011 Addis Ababa Addis Ababa University School of Business And Public Administration Department of Accounting And Finance The Impact of Extended Audit Tenure on Auditors Independence And Audit Quality In Addis Ababa By: Amsalu Gelaneh Advisor: Dr. Laxmikantham P. A Thesis Submitted To The School
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external auditors to be independent? Relate your answer to the primary role of external auditors? By Zachariah Godfrey-Plews This essay has asked me to look at the importance of external auditors and why it is vital for them to remain independent. I will try and look at the many ways of the advantages of independent auditing from different perspectives for example the company itself‚ the general public and the state. I think it is important to first define what an audit and an external auditor to be
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WHAT THEY DO: Accountants and auditors examine financial statements for accuracy and conformance with laws. Accountants and auditors prepare and examine financial records. They ensure that financial records are accurate and that taxes are paid properly and on time. Accountants and auditors assess financial operations and work to help ensure that organizations run efficiently. Duties Accountants and auditors typically do the following: • Examine financial statements to be sure that they are
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PAPER CAS 610‚ Using the Work of Internal Auditors Paper for ACCT 343 Auditing Wendy Popowich Carrie Prosser Bachelor of Applied Business Administration – Accounting NAIT School of Business Submitted: October 20‚ 2010 Due: October 20‚ 2010 TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive summary 3 Introduction 4 Limitations in changes to the ISA 610 before implementation….. 5 Format and wording changes within the exposure draft 5 Using direct assistance from internal auditors 6 Using examples in the proposed exposure
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AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN NIGERIA PUBLIC ENTERPRISE This study seeks to identify the determinants of auditors’ independence in public enterprises and determine the policy implications of lack of auditors’ independence in the public sector. The data for the research was primary and collected via questionnaire from the Nigerian Ports Authority Headquarters Lagos. The questionnaire responses were analyzed using the percentage method. The hypothesis was tested using
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