Purpose: This research explores the factors influencing the effectiveness of internal control in joint stock commercial banks in Thai Nguyen province. Design/Methodology/Approach: Adopting a cross-sectional quantitative design, the study employed a bilingual questionnaire. It facilitated data collection via an offline in-person and online platform from a diverse set of professional respondents in Vietnam. The analysis utilized regression in SPSS, applied to a robust dataset of 230 valid observations, ensuring a representative understanding of the research phenomena within the unique sociocultural context. Findings: This research revealed a significant positive relationship between Control Activities (CA), Control Environment (CE), Information and Communication (I&C), Monitoring (MO), Risk Assessment (RA), Group benefit (GB), Goverment support (GOS) and the effectiveness of Internal Control (EIC). Research Limitations/Implications: Despite the rich insights, the study has limitations that future research can address. For instance, the study employed a cross-sectional design, limiting its ability to capture changes over time. Moreover, the research context was limited to Thainguyen a province in VIetnam, suggesting additional studies were needed in other cultural and economic contexts. Practical Implications: The study provides actionable insights for bank to enhance the effectiveness of Internal Control. Originality/Value: This study significantly contributes to the literature by exploring the intricate relationships among CA, CE, I&C, MO, RA, GB, GOS and EIC in an emerging economy context, providing a nuanced understanding of these dynamics.
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