Internal auditing in India and china: some empirical evidence and issues for research

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance

Abstract

Internal auditing is an important element in the corporate governance framework. Yet, research related to internal auditing, particularly in emerging economies like India and China, is sparse. We use data from responses provided by chief audit executives to provide empirical evidence about the extent of support for internal auditing and the determinants of such support in India and China, and compare the data with those from the United States. We find that such support is negatively related to pressure on internal auditors to suppress or alter their findings. We also provide descriptive evidence about the work and staffing of the internal audit function. We discuss the role of internal auditing in India and identify some possible avenues for future research.

Publication Date

22-3-2018

Publisher

Sage Publications Ltd.

Volume

Vol.34

Issue

Iss.4

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