Title
Auditor Independence in Fact: Research, Regulatory, and Practice Implications Drawn from Experimental and Archival Research
Abbreviated Journal Title
Account. Horiz.
Keywords
auditor independence; independence regulation; independence in fact; LARGE ACCOUNTING FIRMS; NONAUDIT SERVICE FEES; CONFLICTS-OF-INTEREST; CORPORATE GOVERNANCE; CLIENT RELATIONSHIP; EARNINGS MANAGEMENT; QUALITY; JUDGMENTS; COMMITTEE; OPINIONS; Business, Finance
Abstract
Notwithstanding various safeguards intended to enhance auditor independence in fact, regulators including the PCAOB have continued to express concerns that auditors, at times, are failing to maintain an appropriate level of independence. In this paper, we provide an analysis of selected academic studies related to auditor independence to offer readers a foundation on which to evaluate the substantial body of research in the area and to understand the mixed findings reported in experimental and archival studies. We discuss issues surrounding the research designs and methods used in prior work, highlighting challenges that face researchers. Subsequently, we take stock of what we have learned from our analysis and consider the research, regulatory, and practice implications of our conclusions. We also offer avenues for future research and highlight specific issues that warrant further investigation.
Journal Title
Accounting Horizons
Volume
29
Issue/Number
1
Publication Date
1-1-2015
Document Type
Article
DOI Link
Language
English
First Page
217
Last Page
238
WOS Identifier
ISSN
0888-7993
Recommended Citation
"Auditor Independence in Fact: Research, Regulatory, and Practice Implications Drawn from Experimental and Archival Research" (2015). Faculty Bibliography 2010s. 6474.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2010/6474
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