Public Accounting Firms Research Articles

The Influence of the Use of Audit Technology and Auditor Competency on Audit Quality in Public Accounting Firms

The Influence of the Use of Audit Technology and Auditor Competency on Audit Quality in Public Accounting Firms

Mission Statements of Public Accounting Firms: Antecedents and Consequences of Professional Vs. Commercial Orientations

Mission Statements of Public Accounting Firms: Antecedents and Consequences of Professional Vs. Commercial Orientations

Examining Factors Influencing Adoption of Metaverse Technology in Audit Processes: Evidence from Public Accounting Firms in Indonesia

Examining Factors Influencing Adoption of Metaverse Technology in Audit Processes: Evidence from Public Accounting Firms in Indonesia

PENGARUH PROSEDUR, FEE DAN PROFESIONALISME AUDIT TERHADAP KUALITAS AUDIT DENGAN REMOTE AUDIT SEBAGAI VARIABEL MODERASI STUDI EMPIRIS PADA KANTOR AKUNTAN PUBLIK DI JAKARTA SELATAN

This study aims to determine Procedures, Audit Fees and Professionalism on Audit Quality with Remote Audit Moderating Variables (Study at Public Accounting Firm in South Jakarta). This research method is included in quantitative research with the type of primary data source and uses attribution theory and positive accounting theory. The population in this study were public accounting firms in the South Jakarta area and the samples in this study were partners, supervisors, managers and seniors who worked at public accounting firms in the South Jakarta area. The number of samples in this study were 92 respondents. Data analysis in this study used the SmartPLS (Partial Least Square) Version 4.0 data analysis method. Procedures have a significant effect on audit quality, audit fees have a significant effect on audit quality, and professionalism has a significant effect on audit quality. Meanwhile, remote audit has no significant effect on moderating the relationship between procedures and audit quality, remote audit is unable to moderate the relationship between audit fees and audit quality. In addition, remote audit is able to moderate the relationship between professionalism and audit quality.

Pengaruh Accounting Disruption Pada Kualitas Audit Dimediasi Beban Kerja Audit

This study aims to prove the effect of accounting disruption on audit quality with audit workload as an intervening variable at the Public Accounting Firm in Malang City. This research method uses quantitative research methods. This study uses primary data with data collection techniques through distributing questionnaires to 56 research samples using the convenience sampling method . The results of this study indicate that accounting disruption has a positive effect on audit quality directly and has a negative effect on audit workload. Audit workload has a negative effect on audit quality and there is an effect of accounting disruption on audit quality through mediation of audit workload. Changes in information technology in the field of corporate accounting make it easier for auditors to track audit evidence so as to improve audit quality.

Kualitas Audit: Kajian dari Perspektif Kompetensi, Independensi dan Etika Pada KAP Jojo Sunarjo dan Rekan Cabang Pekanbaru

This study aims to determine the importance of the role of competence, independence, ethics on audit quality at KAP Jojo Sunarjo and Partners Pekanbaru Branch. The research method used is a quantitative method with a descriptive approach. The data used in collecting data is a questionnaire. The results show that competence, independence, and ethics play a role in improving audit quality at the Jojo Sunarjo and Partners Public Accounting Firm, Pekanbaru Branch. Competence is the most urgent thing to improve audit quality.

Pengaruh Profesionalisme, Komitmen Organisasi, Locus Of Control dan Etika Profesi Pada Kinerja Auditor

Accountant has important role on supplying a reliablle finance information for all stakeolder. To support auditor success its very important for the auditor themself to has hight quality and reliable perfomance. To assess auditor performance in public accountant are based on the auditor performance. An auditor when implamanting their duty are requred to produce a good performance. A good audit quality can be generated if an auditor is able to pay attention to the factors that influence it. Professionalism, organizational commitment, locus of control (internal) and professional ethics are some factors that may affect audit performance. This study aims to obtain empirical evidence of professionalism, organizational commitment, locus of control (internal) and professional ethics on audit performance.The location of this research was conducted at seven Public Accounting Firm in Bali Province with total sample of 66 auditors. The sample was chosen using saturated sampling technique. Data collection in this research using survey method with questionnaire technique. Data analysis technique used is Multi linear regression technique. This study show a valid result on instrument test and clasic asumtion test. Based on the analysis conducted, professionalism, organizational commitment, locus of control (internal) and professional ethics have significant and positive effect on audit performance. This study conclude that if the auditors are be able to increase their profesionalism, organizational commitment, locus of control (internal) and professional ethics their audit performance will increase al well.

Professional Scepticism, Auditor Experience, and Self-efficacy on Audit Judgement

In the performance of all audit tasks, auditors must adhere to pre-determined standards. In Indonesia, there have been cases of fraud related to auditors, including the case of fraud at SNP Finance in 2018. Such situations can arise due to incorrect audit judgment. Factors that may impact audit judgment include professional skepticism, auditor experience, and self-efficacy. A quantitative approach is used in this research. The study population consisted of auditors at public accountant firms in Bandar Lampung. During data collection, questionnaires were administered directly to external auditors. The data were analyzed using SmartPLS. The study revealed new evidence suggesting that professional skepticism only has a limited effect on aiding auditors in their audit judgments, even when combined with extensive auditor experience. This limitation can occur when the auditor has a short working period. Conversely, self-efficacy has been shown as a beneficial factor in helping auditors make well-informed audit decisions. Keywords: professional skepticism, auditor experience, self-efficacy, audit judgment

Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Audit Switching : Opini Audit, Ukuran KAP Dan Audit Delay

This research aims to investigate the factors that influence companies in carrying out audit switching or changing auditors. Specifically, this research analyzes the influence of audit opinion, size of the Public Accounting Firm (KAP), and audit delay on a company's decision to change auditors. The issue of audit switching is important considering the existence of regulations that require regular rotation of auditors to maintain audit independence. Using a sample of companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, this research applies a logistic regression model to test the influence of independent variables (audit opinion, KAP size, and audit delay) on the dependent variable, namely audit switching. The data used comes from financial reports and company audit reports.

Pengaruh Skeptisme Profesional, Independensi Dan Pengalaman Auditor Terhadap Kemampuan Auditor Dalam Mendeteksi Kecurangan

This study to examine the effect of professional skepticism, Independence and auditor experience afecct auditor’s ability to detect fraud at Public Accounting Firm in Pekanbaru city. The sample used are 55 auditors. The sample in this research was determined by the method sensus sampling technique. The research method used was quantitative. Data were collected using questionnaires. Data analysis technique used is Multiple Linear Regression Analysis. The results show that partially professional skepticism and Independence have significant effect on auditor’s ability to detect fraud. Auditor experience has no significant effect on the auditor's ability to detect fraud. Professional skepticism, Independence, and auditor experience simultaneously have a significant effect on the auditor's ability to detect fraud.

Dukungan Organisasi Persepsian, Stres Kerja, dan Intensi Berpindah Tempat Kerja

The high external auditor turnover phenomenon has triggered previous researchers to investigate it. The high level of auditor turnover causes inefficiencies for public accounting firms. This study examines whether there is a negative relationship between perceived organizational support and turnover intentions and analyses whether burnout mediates this relationship. This research obtained 57 samples analysed by using structural equation modelling (SEM), which was processed using Stata 14 software. This research documents that perceived organizational support is negatively correlated with turnover intentions. Furthermore, job stress was found to be able to mediate the association between perceived organizational support and turnover intention.

Impact street earnings on tax avoidance

This study discusses the effect of street earnings on tax avoidance for two reasons. First, there is the potential for companies that always minimize tax avoidance, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. Second, preventive actions from various parties, including independent commissioners, public accounting firms, and securities analysts who carry out street earnings-related tax avoidance activity. This study was conducted on manufacturing companies for the 2015–2020 period. This study also added an expansive test without taking two controlling variables. As a result, street earnings have a significant negative effect on tax avoidance in expansive testing, meaning recommended companies by analysts could potentially do tax avoidance. The practical implication is the role of securities analysts as recommended parties for company monitoring. The theoretical implication is that transitory items excluded increase earnings relevant in various tests, thus further studies are needed, such as the effect of street earnings on corporate governance.

The Influence of Profitability, Company Size, Ownership Structure and Size of the Public Accounting Firm (KAP) on the Timeliness of Financial Reporting in Conventional Banking Listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange

The purpose of this study was to test and analyze empirically the effect of Profitability, firm Size, Ownership Structure and Size of Public Accounting Firm (KAP). This study used a sample of banks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the period 2019 to 2022. Twenty three conventional banking companies were selected for observation for four years, so that the sample used was 92 data. In addition, logistic regression was used in data analysis. The test results show that Profitability, Firm Size, Ownership Structure have a significant effect on Timeliness Financial Reporting while Public Accounting firm size has no significant effect on Timeliness Financial Reporting in conventional banking.

An Examination of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Initiatives in Large U.S. Public Accounting Firms to Recruit and Retain Women and Minorities in the Workplace

Public accounting firms are currently facing lower recruitment and retention rates, but the use of effective and authentic diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives can better the workplace environment. Through different DEIB initiatives, like mentorship programs, anti-bias training, employee resource groups, inclusive leadership, and pay equity, women and minorities can feel represented and comfortable in the workplace. From analyzing Big Four DEI Transparency Reports, a relationship is shown between effective DEIB initiatives and recruitment and retention within the firms. Furthermore, these DEIB initiatives are important aspects of a firm’s business strategy to be able to compete with one another.

Determinants of an auditor’s continuance intention with respect to use of the Audit Tools and Linked Archives System (ATLAS): A model of extended expectation confirmation

The aim of this study was to examine the determinants of the continuance intention with respect to use of the Audit Tools and Linked Archives System (ATLAS) by employing survey methods. These determinants are developed from an Expectation Confirmation Model (ECM). The sample of this study is auditors who use ATLAS in public accounting firms in Indonesia. As many as 356 data points can be processed using smartPLS. This study revealed that perceived usefulness, confirmation, information quality, top management commitment and satisfaction affected the auditor’s intentions when using ATLAS. The implications of this study are (1) Public accounting firms must provide full support to auditors in using ATLAS and equip auditors through training so auditors understand that using ATLAS is very useful; (2) IAPI must pay attention to outputs that are complete, good and appropriate so that the auditor is satisfied when using ATLAS. The auditor has a tendency to continue using ATLAS if he is satisfied.

Pengaruh Opini, Reputasi KAP, COSO Framework, Laba, dan Struktur Modal terhadap Tingkat Kepercayaan Investor

This research aims to determine the effect of audit opinion, reputation of public accountant firms, the implementation of COSO framework, net income, and capital structure on the level of investor confidence. In this study, multiple linear regression analysis model was used to determine the effect between independent variables on the level of investor confidence, besides that, descriptive statistical analysis, classical assumption test, partial effect test, simultaneous effect test, and coefficient of determination test will also be carried out. The level of investor confidence will be described by the stock price of a company. The share price will take a number from the closing price on December 31 of each year. There were 4 samples of companies from the infrastructure, utilities, and transportation sectors and data obtained from 2011 to 2021 tested in this study. The four companies are AirAsia Indonesia Tbk, Leyand International Tbk, Steady Safe Tbk, and Garuda Indonesia Tbk. The results of the study indicate that the audit opinion variable, the application of the COSO Framework, net income, and capital structure can not be proven to have a partial influence on the level of investor confidence. However, the variable reputation of public accountant firms has a partial influence on the level of investor confidence. For the four independent variables themselves have a simultaneous influence on the investor confidence. A high level of investor confidence is coveted by all companies. The higher the investor's trust, the higher capital that can be used by the company for operational activities. Every company is flocking to increase its value in order to gain strong investor confidence. The components studied are audit opinion, KAP reputation, COSO Framework, net income, and capital structure on the level of investor confidence in the infrastructure, utilities and transportation industries. In this study, multiple linear regression analysis model was used to determine the effect between independent variables on the level of investor confidence, besides that, descriptive statistical analysis, classical assumption test, partial effect test, simultaneous effect test, and coefficient of determination test will also be carried out. The level of investor confidence described by the stock price of a company. The share price will take a number from the closing price on December 31 of each year. There were 4 samples of companies from infrastructure, utilities, and transportation sectors and data obtained from 2011 to 2021 tested in this study. The four companies are AirAsia Indonesia Tbk, Leyand International Tbk, Steady Safe Tbk, and Garuda Indonesia Tbk. The results of the study indicate that the audit opinion variable, COSO Framework, net income, and capital structure can not be proven to have a partial influence on the level of investor confidence. However, the variable KAP reputation has a partial influence on the level of investor confidence. For the four independent variables themselves have simultaneous influence on the investor confidence.

The Influence Of Professional Skeptism, Independence, Audit Fee, And Remote Audit Process On Auditor Performance

This study aims to analyze how much influence professional skepticism, independence, audit fees and remote audit processes have on auditor performance. The population in this study is KAP in Surabaya and Malang, 60 responden. The sampling method used in this study are saturated samples. Collecting data in this study by distributing questionnaires to respondents. The samples used in this study were 60 auditors who worked in 11 Public Accounting Firms (KAP) in the cities of Surabaya and Malang. The analytical method used is multiple linear regression analysis and processed using SPSS version 25. The results of this study indicate that partially professional skepticism and audit fees have a significant effect on auditor performance. Meanwhile, independence and the remote audit process have no significant effect on auditor performance. Simultaneously, professional skepticism, independence, audit fees and remote audit processes have a significant effect on auditor performance. This research is in accordance with auditing theory and has implications for how auditors' performance in KAP is more skeptical and independent, so that it can help auditors to be more vigilant in detecting fraud.

Leadership Style and Quality Control System on Managerial Performance in a Public Accounting Firm: Mediated Balanced Scorecard Measurement

This research aims to examine the influence of transformational leadership style and quality control system on managerial performance with balanced scorecard measurement as a mediation in public accounting firms in the DKI Jakarta region. The research is based on the numerous public accounting firms that have been sanctioned by regulators, raising questions about the aspect of managerial performance. The study is grounded in agency theory as accountability in decision-making and contingency theory as the management role in a public accounting firm's organization. The research is quantitative with primary data from the population of auditors in public accounting firms in the DKI Jakarta region. The sample was selected using purpose sampling, and a total of 120 auditors were chosen. The research technique involves descriptive statistics using the SEM-PLS 4.0 tool. The research results yield two conclusions. The first model indicates that transformational leadership style partially influences balanced scorecard measurement, quality control system partially influences balanced scorecard measurement, transformational style partially influences managerial performance, quality control system partially influences managerial performance, and balanced scorecard measurement influences managerial performance. The second model shows that quality control system is mediated by balanced scorecard measurement influences managerial performance. Meanwhile, transformational leadership style mediated by balanced scorecard measurement does not influence managerial performance.

The Influence of Independence, Competence and Time Budget Pressure on Audit Quality with Auditor Ethics as a Moderating Variable at Big Ten Public Accounting Firms

This study aims to determine "the influence of independence, competence and time budget pressure on audit quality with auditor ethics as a moderating variable". The method in this research is quantitative with primary data sources. The population in this study are auditors who work at Public Accounting Firms in the DKI Jakarta area who are members of the Big Ten and are registered as IAPI members. Sampling was carried out using probability sampling so that the minimum sample used in this research was 83 respondents. The data analysis used in the research is SEM PLS data analysis version 4.0 Based on the results of research using hypothesis testing, it shows that Independence, Competence and Time Budget Pressure have a significant effect on Audit Quality. Auditor Ethics are able to moderate Independence, Competence and Time Budget Pressure.

Accounting Knowledge, Job Market Considerations, Accounting Students' Career Interest in Public Accounting Field: Financial Rewards as A Moderating Variable

This research examines accounting knowledge, job market considerations, and accounting students' career interest in public accounting, with financial rewards as the moderating variable. The primary data was collected using questionnaires spread through Google Forms. The data is measured by using the Likert Scale. The research population consists of Bachelor of Accounting students from throughout Indonesia. Using purposive sampling, this research obtained 91 respondents as the sample. The regression method is used as the data analysis method, and SPSS 23 software is used. The research results indicate that accounting knowledge and job market considerations significantly positively influence accounting students' career interests as public accountants. Financial rewards weaken accounting knowledge on accounting students' career interest in public accounting. Meanwhile, financial rewards strengthen the positive and significant effect of job market considerations on accounting students' career interest in the public accounting field. This research suggests that universities with a prominent role in preparing high-quality accounting graduates are more responsive to changes in the world of work, so it is necessary to improve the quality of the curriculum. In addition, this research is also expected to be a reference for public accounting firms, as financial reward no longer becomes the first consideration for accounting students when choosing a career. Accounting firms must consider other factors when they recruit new employees, such as work-life balance and flexible hours.