Perceptions of external auditors on audit committee effectiveness : antecedents and consequences.

In this study, we investigate how audit committee's characteristics would affect external auditors' perceptions of the committee's ability to provide assistance, informed-ness, vigilance, proactive-ness, objectivity and ability to maintain confidentiality. Results show that proportion...

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Main Authors: Loo, Grace Su Ying., Tan, Sherlene Hui Hsien., Teo, Lee Kiah.
Other Authors: Mak, Bobby Wai Yeong
Format: Final Year Project
Published: 2008
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/8799
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
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Summary:In this study, we investigate how audit committee's characteristics would affect external auditors' perceptions of the committee's ability to provide assistance, informed-ness, vigilance, proactive-ness, objectivity and ability to maintain confidentiality. Results show that proportion of executive to non-executive directors and their organisational financial interests influence auditors' perceptions of the committee's effectiveness.