Vol. 8, No. 1, 2022, pp. 170-176
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29210/020221298
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Impact of internal audit competence and objectivity on quality
audit results
Atang Hermawan
*)
, Agus Bustomi
Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Universitas Pasundan, Bandung, Indonesia
Article Info ABSTRACT
Article history:
Received Des 28
th
, 2021
Revised Feb 02
nd
, 2022
Accepted Mar 22
nd
, 2022
Experience in conducting audits carefully, accurately, and objectively is the
main competency that must be possessed by auditors. In fact, what is
happening in the field shows that there are still irregularities and errors related
to the audit process. This is the basis of research in revealing the effect of
competence and objectivity on audit quality. The research was conducted
using a survey method conducted at PT. Pindad Bandung. The data obtained
were analyzed quantitatively with multiple linear regression analysis
techniques, hypothesis testing t, and F test to test simultaneously. The results
show that there is an influence of competence and objectivity of internal audit
on audit quality at PT Pindad Bandung which is indicated by the calculation
results of 75%. With the results of this study, it is hoped that it can be used as a
reference for every company to always improve the competence of each
auditor.
Keyword:
Audit Competence
Audit Objectivity
Internal Audit
Audit Quality
© 2022 The Authors. Published by IICET.
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Corresponding Author:
Atang Hermawan,
Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Universitas Pasundan, Bandung, Indonesia
Email: atanghermawan@unpas.ac.id
Introduction
Financial reports are important for companies, with this, in the process of preparing financial statements, it is
necessary to make someone who is competent in their field. However, a phenomenon that is often found in
various companies today is fraud. The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE, 2019) conducted a
survey and the results showed that the most common fraud found in Indonesia was Corruption at 64.4%, then
misuse of company assets or assets was 28.9%. Therefore, corruption becomes crucial because it is the biggest
contributor to losses. Anticipating this, it is necessary to have an audit as a process to minimize the
misalignment of information between managers and shareholders. When carrying out his audit duties an
auditor must be guided by the audit standards set by the Indonesian Institute of Certified Public Accountants
(IAPI) which include general standards, fieldwork standards, and reporting standards. In addition, auditors
also need to understand the professional code of ethics as a guide in carrying out professional responsibilities,
competence, confidentiality, professional behavior, and technical standards for an auditor in carrying out his
profession.
A public accountant should always pay attention to the quality of the audit results because high audit
quality can affect the confidence of users of financial statements which will later be used as the basis for
decision making. Rosnidah, (2019) revealed that audit quality is measured based on technical quality, service
quality, the relationship between auditor and client, and independence. This audit quality becomes a
systematic process in obtaining audit evidence and evaluation to determine the extent to which the audit