In many audit tasks, auditors evaluate multiple hypotheses to diagnose the situation. Research suggests this is a complex task that individuals have difficulty performing. Further, there is little guidance in professional standards or literature dealing with the many complexities present in the...

In this study we examine the effect of auditor economic bonding (financial dependency on a client) on audit quality. We consider financial dependency as either abnormally high fees in relation to expected hours or vice versa. We consider audits to have credence goods properties where the client...

Auditor-client negotiations are a common and critical part of the financial reporting process, yet we know little about contextual factors that influence negotiation judgments from the manager's perspective. Managers have incentives to act aggressively since outcomes often materially impact...

The financial crisis has brought to the forefront the need for companies to effectively manage their risks. One approach that has gained prominence is enterprise risk management (ERM), but little is known about the link between ERM and the financial reporting process. This link is important,...

Auditor errors are of concern since they reflect deviations from expectations, plans or goals and can thereby potentially impair audit quality. Audit firms have powerful mechanisms in place to prevent errors from occurring, such as the review process. However, all errors cannot be prevented; thus,...