A global perspective on the changing perceptions of the role of the external auditor and the significance of audit developments

Marianne Ojo

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Abstract: Through a consideration of factors which have resulted in a more reduced role for the external auditor in certain jurisdictions – when compared to others, this paper will consider, as well as highlight why an enhanced awareness of the role of the external auditor in such jurisdictions will be vital in an increasingly globalised financial system. It will do so through a consideration of the current, past and future perceptions of external auditors’ roles – with particular reference to selected jurisdictions from Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Keywords: external auditor; audits; regulation; financial; bank; fraud; error; financial statements; Brazil; Malaysia; Nigeria (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D02 D8 E02 G2 K2 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012-02-06
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