IMPACT OF MANDATORY ROTATION OF AUDIT FIRMS AND AUDIT QUALITY IN CORPORATE ORGANISATION

Authors

  • Kenny Esosa Orumwense Department of Accounting, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. Author
  • Doris Esobe Aiworo Department of Accounting, Edo State Polytechnic, Edo State, Nigeria. Author

Keywords:

Audit, Firm, Management, Organisation, Rotation, Tenure

Abstract

This study is theoretical in nature and used secondary source of information such as  journals, textbooks, conference papers, seminar papers et cetera, to  investigate the effects   of mandatory rotation of audit firm and audit quality in corporate organizations. The study's conclusions showed that an audit firm's length of time working with a specific client has an impact on the quality of the audit, due to familiarity threat, auditor independence, auditor compliance, conflict of interest, etc. Although many researchers have argued against this policy and its ideas, it became necessary  to develop this good idea that would further best protect the interests of the various stakeholders due to the unwholesome attitude and negligence of the auditors and the management of an organization. The study's findings revealed that, in order to boost trust in the system, investors want greater responsibility, transparency, and security for their money both from the audit firms and company management. The study recommended that mandatory rotation of  audit firm should  be made necessary for corporate organizations, as it is essential for  any organization's development and success.

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Published

2025-01-03

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