Stakeholders’ perception of the independence of statutory auditors in Nigeria
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Date
2011
Authors
Adeyemi, S. B.
Akinniyi, O. K.
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Serbian Journal of Management, Belgrade University, Serbia
Abstract
The study examines Stakeholders’ perception of the independence of statutory auditors in Nigeria. The authors find that size of audit fee was the most influencing factor capable of impairing auditors’ independence in Nigeria. The study recommends an updating of obsolete laws to make them more relevant to contemporary demands of corporate governance.
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Scholarly article
Keywords
Stakeholders’ perception , auditor's independence , statutory auditors , auditors , stakeholder , Research Subject Categories::SOCIAL SCIENCES
Citation
Adeyemi, S. B. and K. O. Akinniyi (2011). Stakeholders’ perception of the independence of statutory auditors in Nigeria. Serbian Journal of Management, Belgrade University, Serbia, 6(2), 247-267