A hierarchical approach to the external auditor's evaluation of the internal auditing function*

作者: WILLIAM F. MESSIER , ARNOLD SCHNEIDER

DOI: 10.1111/J.1911-3846.1988.TB00670.X

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摘要: Abstract. The objective of this study was to examine the external auditor's evaluation internal audit function. A hierarchy attributes that enter into decision process developed based on prior research and with assistance Big 8 managers. An experiment which used Analytic Hierarchy Process conducted 22 supervisors managers. Contrary previous studies, results indicated competence auditors most important factor, followed by objectivity work auditors. AHP methodology allowed us assess specific were assessment these factors. However, variability weights indicates low agreement among practitioners as are important. Resume. Les auteurs de la presente etude avaient pour objectif d'examiner l'evaluation fonction verification interne par le verificateur externe. La hierarchie des attributs qui entrent en ligne compte dans ce processus a ete dressee partir travaux recherche anterieurs et avec collaboration chefs groupe huit grands cabinets. Vingt-deux d'equipe ont participe une experience faisant appel au analytique. Contrairement aux resultats etudes precedentes, les cette revele que verificateurs internes etait facteur primordial, suivi l'objectivite du travail internes. methodologie analytique permis d'evaluer quels precis etaient plus importants ces facteurs externes. Toutefois, l'importance ecarts releves ponderation indique l'unanimite est loin d'etre faite chez praticiens quant relative attributs.

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