Accounting Firms Research Articles

Pengaruh Disiplin Kerja dan Lingkungan Kerja Fisik terhadap Kinerja Karyawan pada Kantor Akuntan Publik Jamaludin, Ardi, Sukimto & Rekan Jakarta Pusat

The purpose of this study was to determine Work Discipline, and Physical Work Environment on employee performance at the Jamaludin, Ardi, Sukimto & Rekan Public Accounting Firm, Central Jakarta. The method used is quantitative. Sampling technique used is saturated with a sample of 50 respondents, the test used is validity test, reliability test, classical assumption test, linear regression test, determination coefficient test, hypothesis test (t test and f test). The results of this study simultaneously have a significant effect on employee performance with regression Y = 1.672 + 0.622 X1 + 0.342 X2 , the correlation coefficient value of 0.861 means that simultaneously has a very strong level of relationship where the value is in the interval 0.80 - 1000. While the coefficient of determination (R Square) is 0.741 (74.1%). Based on this value, it shows that the percentage between the work discipline variable (X1), and the physical work environment (X2) affects employee performance (Y) by 74.1% while the rest (100%-74.1%) = 25.9% is influenced by other variables that are not included. For the hypothesis value, the value of Fcount> Ftabel or (10,357> 2,011). This is also reinforced by sig <0.05 or (0.000 <0.05) thus Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted, this shows that there is a simultaneous significant influence between the variables of Work Discipline (X1) and Physical Work Environment (X2) on Employee Performance (Y) at the Public Accounting Firm Jamaludin, Ardi, Sukimto & Partners Central Jakarta.

Blockchain: Exploring its Impact on the Business Models of Australian Accounting Firms

AbstractThis paper reports on a study that investigated how the business models of Australian accounting firms are impacted by audit clients using blockchain technology. Semi-structured interviews with a range of stakeholders including audit partners from big-4 accounting firms reveal that firms are gradually adapting their business models by offering value propositions that involve efficiency, complementarities and novelty, despite a formative blockchain ecosystem in Australia. This ecosystem is characterized by clients’ reluctance to use blockchain platforms for financial systems and a lack of clear direction on applicable accounting standards and consensus on blockchain standards and governance.

Workplace Spirituality as a Moderator of the Influence of Task Complexity, Audit Experience and Audit Competence on Auditor Performance (Case Study of Public Accounting Firm of Bali Province)

Auditor performance is the result of work achieved by an auditor in carrying out his duties in accordance with the responsibilities given. This research was conducted at Public Accounting Firms (KAP) in Bali Province based on the Directory of Public Accounting Firms and Public Accountants published by the Indonesian Institute of Public Accountants (IAPI) in 2023. The subject to be studied is an auditor who is in a Public Accounting Firm (KAP) in Bali Province. The population in this study is all auditors in the Public Accounting Firm (KAP) of Bali Province which totals 148 people. The number of auditors was 148 people obtained by asking directly to the Public Accounting Firm (KAP) in Bali Province. The sample determination method used in this study is saturated sampling. The data collection method used in this study is a survey method with a questionnaire technique. The respondents' statement answers were measured using a 5-point likert scale. The data analysis in this study uses the Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) approach. Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) is a data analysis method that is devoted to analyzing moderation variables with the help of the Stata application. The results of this study prove that the complexity of tasks has a negative effect on the performance of auditors in Public Accounting Firms in Bali Province. Audit experience has a positive effect on the performance of auditors in Public Accounting Firms in Bali Province. Audit competence has a positive effect on the performance of auditors in Public Accounting Firms in the Province of Bali. In addition, this study also proves that Workplace Spirituality strengthens the negative relationship between task complexity and auditor performance in Public Accounting Firms in Bali Province. Workplace spirituality strengthens the positive relationship of audit experience to auditor performance in Public Accounting Firms in Bali Province. Workplace spirituality strengthens the positive relationship between audit competence and auditor performance in Public Accounting Firms in Bali Province.

Locus Of Control, Transformative Leadership, Self Efficacy, Professional Commitment On The Ability To Detect Fraud. Auditor's Experience As Moderating Variables

This research aims to investigate the influence of Locus of Control, Transformative Leadership, Self Efficacy, and Professional Commitment on the Ability to Detect Fraud with the audit experience as a moderator. The population in this research are auditors who work at Public Accounting Firms in DKI Jakarta. The sampling method used was an unknowns sample because the population size was uncertain, and the researcher could not obtain information regarding the number of accountants working at the Public Accounting Firm in DKI Jakarta. The number of respondents obtained for this research was 155 respondents. In this research, the analytical methods used are descriptive statistics, data feasibility testing, classical assumption testing, multiple linear regression analysis and hypothesis testing. Test results prove that Locus of Control (LoC) has a positive effect on the ability to detect fraud, transformational leadership and professional commitment have no effect on the ability to detect fraud. Self-efficacy has a negative effect on the ability to detect fraud. Auditor experience moderates the influence of Locus of Control and Self Efficacy on the ability to detect fraud. Auditor experience does not moderate the influence of transformative leadership and professional commitment on the ability to detect fraud.

Penerapan Aplikasi ATLAS Terhadap Proses Penilaian Risiko (Studi Kasus pada KAP di Sidoarjo)

This research aims to determine the level of application of the ATLAS application to the risk assessment process at one of the Public Accounting Firms (KAP) in Sidoarjo. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques through observation and interviews with senior and junior auditors at one of the KAP in Sidoarjo. The results of this research are that the ATLAS application can be applied optimally and has an effect on the risk assessment process because this application can help auditors carry out the audit process in a more structured and orderly manner. Implementing the ATLAS application can increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the risk assessment process at KAP, thus making the ATLAS application a useful tool for improving the quality of the risk assessment process at KAP. Apart from that, the ATLAS application can also help auditors provide more rational and objective audit opinions.

The Influence of Audit Tenure, Audit Rotation, Public Accounting Firm Size, and Audit Opinion on Audit Quality (Study of Large Trading Companies Listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange)

The purpose of this study was to examine the Influence of audit tenure, audit rotation, size of the public accounting firm (KAP), and audit opinion on audit quality. This research data analysis method uses quantitative analysis techniques and purposive sampling, namely determining the research sample using 20 out of 47 samples of large trading companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) in the period 2020 to 2022. The method used is logistic regression. Data analysis to test the hypothesis was done by using multiple regression tests. The results of the logistic regression test show that (1) audit tenure has no significant influence on audit quality. (2) audit rotation has no significant influence on audit quality, (3) the size of the public accounting firm has no significant influence on audit quality. (4) audit opinion positively and significantly influences audit quality.

Pengaruh Pengalaman Auditor Terhadap Kualitas Audit Dimoderasi Penerapan Teknologi Informasi

This study aims to examine the effect of auditor experience on audit quality moderated by the application of information technology. The subjects of this study were auditors from public accounting firms (KAP) holding registered CPAs in Indonesia listed in the 2023 IAPI Directory, with the object of research on competence, auditor experience, audit quality, and application of information technology. The population in this study amounted to 3276 lists of CPA holders in Indonesia listed in the 2023 IAPI Directory. Determination of the sample in this study using Probability sampling technique by selecting simple random sampling technique. The number of samples needed for this study were 97 respondents. The type of data used in this study is primary data. The data analysis method in this study uses the Partial Least Square (PLS) approach using the WarpPls 8.0 analysis tool. The results of this study found that auditor experience has a significant effect on audit quality. The application of information technology cannot moderate the effect of auditor experience on audit quality.

Pengaruh Audit Tenure, Rotasi Audit, Dan Fee Audit Terhadap Kualitas Audit Pada Perusahaan Idx80 Yang Terdaftar Di Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun 2021-2023

The incident of poor audit quality explains that the auditor is fully responsible for the entire audit process until the final audit results are obtained. This study aims to partially examine the effect of audit tenure, audit rotation and audit fees on audit quality. The data used is secondary data obtained from consolidated annual reports and audited financial reports in IDX80 companies for 2021-2023. The population in this study were IDX80 companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2021-2023 with purposive sampling technique for sampling so that 47 sample companies were obtained with 141 observed financial reports. The analysis technique used is binary logistic regression analysis with associative survey quantitative methods. The results obtained show that audit tenure and audit rotation partially have a positive but not significant effect on audit quality, while audit fees have a significant positive effect on audit quality. The contribution of this research is that audit quality measured using the organization and governance of Public Accounting Firms in accordance with the Decree of the Executive Board of the Indonesian Institute of Certified Public Accountants No. 4 of 2018 concerning Guidelines for Audit Quality Indicators at Public Accounting Firms.

Sibling co-management and cost of capital: Evidence from Chinese listed family firms

We study whether sibling co-management affects the cost of capital for family firms in China. We find that sibling co-management strongly correlates with a lower cost of capital. We identify three mechanisms through which sibling co-managers (including directors) influences the cost of capital: provide coinsurance, enhance corporate governance, and facilitate communication with investors. Furthermore, the effect is more pronounced for firms operating in regions with weaker legal environments and firms with auditors from non-Big 4 accounting firms. However, sibling co-management may also hinder external financing due to higher uncertainty during family power transfer periods. In addition, the value of sibling co-management is more salient for financially constrained firms and those in which at least one of the co-manager siblings has a finance background. Overall, the findings suggest that family firms benefit from sibling co-management, resulting in a lower cost of capital, despite the challenges that arise during family power transfer.

WHAT AUDIT FEATURES IMPACT VALUE RELEVANCE OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION?

Research Purposes. The objective of this research is to ascertain how audit quality affects the value and relevancy of accounting data, where audit quality is proxied by audit company size, audit partner gender, audit fees, audit reporting delays, and auditor opinion. Research Methods The study examining the relationship between variables using a fixed-effects model focuses on 780 non-financial corporations registered on the Indonesia Stock Exchange between 2020 and 2021, chosen through non-probability-purposive-judgment sampling techniques. Research Results and Findings. The study's conclusions indicate that while audit fees and latency in reporting can decrease the value relevance of accounting information, public accounting firms associated with the Big Four and the presence of female audit partners can enhance it. Additionally, the auditor's opinion section yields some intriguing results, as it increases the relevance of book value while decreasing that of profit value.

The Influence of Operating Profit and Loss and the Size of The Public Accounting Firm on Audit Delay

This research aims to determine and analyze the influence of Operating Profit and Loss and the Size of the Public Accounting Firm (KAP) partially on Audit Delay. The influence of Operating Profit and Loss and Size of the Public Accounting Firm (KAP) simultaneously on Audit Delay in companies listed on IDX-MES BUMN 17 Period 2018-2022. This research uses a descriptive method with a quantitative approach. The statistical test tool uses the help of the IBM SPSS Statistics 27 version program. Operating Profit and Loss partially influence Audit Delay with a value of count 3,832 > table 2,018. The size of the Public Accounting Firm partially has no effect with a value of count -1.605 < table 2.018. Operating Profit and Loss and the Size of the Public Accounting Firm simultaneously influence Audit Delay with a value of Fcount 7.391 > Ftable 3.214. The R Square value obtained was 26.0%; the remaining 74.0% was influenced by other factors not examined in this research. Thus, the relationship between the variables in this study has a trim level of relationship. Companies should pay more attention to the timeliness of submitting financial reports, considering the importance of economic reports in decision-making. The manager evaluates the performance of each division to minimize delays in submitting financial reports. Future researchers can add independent variables and observation periods and expand the research object. Researchers want to know the extent to which these two variables play a role in influencing Audit Delay, especially in companies listed on IDX-MES BUMN 17, and can provide further information.

Public Accounting Firm's Quality Control Standard In Risk-Based Perspective: Is It Important?

Pandemic Covid 19 has impacted every business operation worldwide and increased business risk. Auditors' responsibility to provide audit quality has become more prevalent. This study aims to get empirical evidence of auditor experience, auditor industry specialisation, and audit risk on audit quality during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research methods used quantitative with a survey approach; data gathered by a survey of Auditor. The result finds that during turbulent economic situations, the need for auditor experience and auditor's industry specialists has increased to mitigate the audit risk. Auditor experience and auditor industry specialists were needed to promote audit quality with low audit risk. The study has proved that auditor experience, industry specialisation, and audit risk impact audit quality. Assessing the auditor and public accounting firm using quality control standards from risk-based perspectives is urgently required. Other studies may investigate the issues using qualitative methods to get a deeper understanding.

Study on Audit Quality Management Optimization of M Accounting Firm

With the continuous development of market economy and the increasing prosperity of capital market in our country, accounting firms are taking on more and more important responsibilities as "gatekeepers" of capital market. Audit quality, as the core of accounting firm management, directly affects the stability and development of the financial market. The level of audit quality is directly related to investors' trust and dependence on financial reports, the reputation and business development of accounting firms, and influences corporate governance, financial market stability and government supervision. All along, the regulatory authorities pay more attention to the audit quality management of the firm. In the announcement disclosed by the China Securities Regulatory Commission, the firm will be punished for illegal behaviors every year. In recent years, the Ministry of Finance and the China Annotations Association will conduct practice quality supervision and inspection of the firm every year, the audit quality management of the firm still has defects. These problems may cause a crisis of trust in the public, which in turn affects the development of the entire industry. However, the current accounting firms do not pay enough attention to the audit quality management and the supervision is insufficient, and the audit quality becomes low. In order to promote the high-quality and sustainable development of the registered accounting industry, it is urgent to strengthen the audit quality management of accounting firms. Therefore, this paper takes M Accounting Firm as the case study object, analyzes and summarizes the existing problems in audit quality management of accounting firms found during the internship, finds out the causes of the problems, and puts forward targeted optimization suggestions, so as to strengthen the audit quality management of this accounting firm and promote its healthy and sustainable development.

Pengaruh Audit Tenure, Kepemilikan Manajerial, dan Ukuran Perusahaan terhadap Integritas Laporan Keuangan

Purpose: This study examined the impact of audit tenure, managerial ownership, and company size on the integrity of financial statements. Methodology: The sample was selected using purposive sampling, resulting in 29 companies and 77 data points from transportation and logistics companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the period 2020-2022. Secondary data from the annual reports were analyzed using multiple linear regression. Results: Company size affects the integrity of financial statements, whereas audit tenure and managerial ownership do not. Limitations: The study is limited by measuring audit tenure as the number of years a Public Accounting Firm has engaged with a client, going back up to six years. Additionally, only one measurement tool–accounting conservatism–was used. Contribution: The findings are expected to enhance the understanding of financial statement integrity for both internal users, such as management, and external users, such as creditors and investors, aiding in making informed decisions. Furthermore, this study contributes to the literature by expanding the determinants of financial statement integrity in transportation and logistics companies.

Overloaded and overwhelmed: Weakened partner aspirations of women public accountants during the COVID‐19 pandemic

AbstractDespite years of initiatives to improve gender equity in public accounting firms, women continue to be underrepresented at the partner level. Supporting women's aspirations to become partner is important to ensure there are more women in the pipeline of potential partners. However, we argue that challenges during the COVID‐19 pandemic are likely to have negative downstream effects on accounting firms' efforts to improve female partner representation. Therefore, using a survey of 192 certified public accountants (CPAs), we develop and test a theoretical model that examines changes in women's partner aspirations during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Using the conservation of resources (COR) theory, we predict that women experienced disproportionately higher role overload during the pandemic compared to men. We also rely upon COR theory to predict that higher levels of role overload will be associated with weakened partner‐track motivations (i.e., less value placed on the advantages of the partner level and lower willingness to make the sacrifices necessary to pursue the partner level) and weakened partner aspirations. Consequently, we expect that women public accountants experienced weakened partner aspirations through higher role overload during the pandemic. Results support our predictions as we find that women experienced higher levels of role overload, which are associated with weakened partner‐track motivations, which in turn are associated with weakened partner aspirations. In sum, our results suggest that the COVID‐19 pandemic exacerbated pre‐pandemic gender equity challenges within public accounting firms. Fortunately, we also find that higher levels of supervisor support and coworker support help limit role overload and mitigate declines in partner aspirations. We discuss several insights that firms can use to mitigate post‐pandemic declines in women's partner aspirations.

PENGARUH KODE ETIK, PENGALAMAN KERJA DAN SITUASI AUDIT TERHADAP SKEPTISISME PROFESIONAL AUDITOR

This research aims to determine the influence of the Code of Ethics, Work Experience, and Audit Situation on the Skepticism of Professional Auditors at Public Accounting Firms in Tangerang. The population in this study were all auditors who worked at the Public Accounting Firm (KAP) in Tangerang with a sample size of 33 respondents. The sampling method used was the convenience sampling method. The data source used is primary data and the data collection method used is through a questionnaire distributed to auditors working in KAP in the Tangerang area. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis. Hypothesis testing uses the coefficient of determination test, F test, and T test. Data analysis uses SPSS version 29 software. The results of this study show that the code of ethics, work experience, and audit situation influence the professional skepticism of auditors.

ANALISIS KEPATUHAN DAN AKUNTABILITAS ATAS LAPORAN PEMBERI SUMBANGAN DANA KAMPANYE (LPSDK) PADA PARTAI POLITIK KPU PROVINSI SULAWESI

Campaign activities have funds that are used to fulfill whatever is needed at the time the activity takes place. The funds obtained come from political parties, legislative candidates, as well as donations from other parties that are legal in accordance with established laws. The aim of this research is to determine the level of compliance and accountability for donations obtained by political party election participants by ensuring donation regulations, reporting donations, and monitoring and auditing campaign fund donations. The research was conducted at the Public Accounting Firm (KAP) which focused on one of the political parties in the North Sulawesi KPU. Thus, the research method used is qualitative descriptive research which will explain the compliance of political party election participants in reporting donations received and disbursed, by examining supporting documents for reporting campaign fund donations and recalculating campaign fund donations. Compliance and accountability for campaign fund donations from the three districts in the North Sulawesi KPU are still considered lacking. This is due to compliance indicators that have not been met by one of the districts, related to the date and time of the Campaign Fund Contribution Report (LPSDK) submitted to the KPU. As a result of this delay, the KPU did not provide a receipt as proof that the district had submitted campaign fund donations in accordance with applicable regulations. So, there needs to be improvements for political parties to set stricter internal schedules for collecting and reporting campaign funds.

Evaluasi Prosedur Audit atas Persediaan Obat-Obatan pada Rumah Sakit X Oleh Kantor Akuntan Publik ZYX

Inventory of medicines in hospitals is an important and significant asset. The inventory of medicines must be adjusted to meet the substantial treatment needs of the hospital, as inadequate pharmacy efficiency can prevent healthcare services in the hospital. The inventory of medicines in hospitals hold significant importance as it impacts the quality of service delivery. Therefore, auditors perform inventory audit procedures to verify that the inventory reported in the financial statements is consistent and accurate with the actual conditions in the field. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the performance of auditors in auditing financial statements, especially focusing on inventory accounts. The method used is a qualitative descriptive method with primary data sources from interviews with auditors at the Public Accounting Firm (KAP). Advices for auditors at KAP ZYX are improving their skills and knowledge regarding the audit process or the latest regulations through training and experience that can increase their insight.

The Role of Auditor Ethics in Moderating the Effect of Auditor Competence, Independence, and Audit Fees on Audit Quality (Case Study at Malang Public Accounting Firm)

The Role of Auditor Ethics in Moderating the Effect of Auditor Competence, Independence, and Audit Fees on Audit Quality (Case Study at Malang Public Accounting Firm)

THE INFLUENCE OF AUDIT DELAY, SIZE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, AUDIT OPINION, AND MANAGEMENT CHANGE ON AUDITOR SWITCHING

This study explores the impact of audit delay, the size of public accounting firms, audit opinions, and management changes on auditor switching among companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The research aims to identify the key factors that influence a company's decision to switch auditors. Using logistic regression analysis and secondary data from financial reports, the study introduces a unique approach by simultaneously analyzing four independent variables, which is rarely done in prior studies. The results reveal that audit delay and management changes significantly affect auditor switching, while the size of public accounting firms and audit opinions do not have a significant impact. The findings suggest that operational and managerial factors play a more critical role in auditor switching decisions compared to financial factors. Theoretically, the study supports the relevance of agency theory in explaining auditor switching, particularly in addressing conflicts of interest between management and shareholders. Practically, these results provide valuable insights for company management when deciding to switch auditors and highlight the importance for regulators to implement policies that enhance transparency and audit quality, strengthening corporate governance practices in Indonesia.