Auditor Independence In Fact: Research, Regulatory, And Practice Implications Drawn From Experimental And Archival Research

Keywords

Auditor independence; Independence in fact; Independence regulation

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.

Publication Date

3-1-2015

Publication Title

Accounting Horizons

Volume

29

Issue

1

Number of Pages

217-238

Document Type

Note

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.2308/acch-50966

Socpus ID

84943562433 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84943562433

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