Auditor rotation impact on auditor independence and its implication on auditor performance

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15549/jeecar.v11i2.1632

Keywords:

audit, auditor, rotation, independence, performance

Abstract

This study aims to determine how much auditor rotation affect auditor independence and its implications for auditor performance. The method used in this study are descriptive and verification methods with path analysis, data processed using the SPSS program. The results of this study indicate Auditor Rotation Affect Auditor Independence and Auditor Independence Has Implications for Auditor Performance, with the reason, if the auditor rotation is carried out consistently, the level of auditor independence is high so that the auditor's performance is optimal.. The higher the independence, the better the auditor's performance. People are increasingly trusting to use the services of a public accounting firm. Independence is the backbone of the auditor's profession, auditor rotation in many countries is important to implement such as in Jordan, Libya and other developing countries. Auditor performance is a tool to measure auditor performance, which begins with instilling attitudes that are not controlled by other parties, one of which is through audit0r rotation, auditor rotation is needed as a basis to prevent a special relationship between management and the auditor as a result of long assignments.

Author Biographies

Ely Suhayati, Department of Accounting, Universitas Komputer Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia

Dr. Ely Suhayati is an Associate Professor and lecturer in Accounting Departement. Dr. Suhayati is Dean of Faculty Economics and Bussiness at the Universitas Komputer Indonesia, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia.

John Dilyard, St. Francis College, Brooklyn, NY

Dr. John Dilyard is a Professor Emeritus of Management and Information Technology at St. Francis College, Brooklyn, NY.

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Published

2024-04-06

How to Cite

Suhayati, E., & Dilyard, J. (2024). Auditor rotation impact on auditor independence and its implication on auditor performance. Journal of Eastern European and Central Asian Research (JEECAR), 11(2), 253–262. https://doi.org/10.15549/jeecar.v11i2.1632