Although auditors invest significantly in technology, research has provided limited evidence of the ability of audit technology to enhance audit outcomes. Using a unique and proprietary dataset, our study examines the effects of technology-based audit techniques (TBATs) on the efficiency and...

Internal auditing is a core function in detecting and preventing fraudulent activities. However, the orientation and role of internal auditing in dealing with fraud varies considerably in different companies. Against this background, this study examines the connection between internal au-diting...

International and U.S. accounting and auditing standard setters have focused considerable attention and rule making around group audits and in particular the reporting quality of subsidiary entities. We examine how membership in a consolidated group and the related group audit affects the...