Topical coverage in internal auditing: academic versus practitioner perceptions

Mark McCartney, Ronald Marden and Lorinda Adair

Accounting Education, 2002, vol. 11, issue 4, 311-329

Abstract: This study reports the results of research that investigates whether a gap may exist between academic content and practitioner needs in the area of internal auditing within the USA. Questionnaires were sent to internal auditing faculty and practitioners to identify and quantify the perceived importance of 25 different internal auditing topics, as well as the use of case studies and practitioner classroom visits as pedagogical techniques. Groups were in substantial agreement on the relative importance of the topics. However, some specific topic differences were noted, with educators placing more importance on items including engagement planning, preliminary surveys, audit programmes, risk management and fraud. Practitioners placed more importance on the qualities desired in staff internal auditors, Certificate in International Auditing (CIA) examination preparation, and computer auditing. In addition, there was considerable agreement between the two groups on the use of case studies in the classroom, as well as classroom visits from practicing internal auditors.

Keywords: Internal Auditing Education; Accounting Education Gap (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2002
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