Jurnal Akuntansi Multiparadigma
Vol 8, No 3 (2017): Jurnal Akuntansi Multiparadigma

DETERMINANT OF DOWNWARD AUDITOR SWITCHING

Totok Budisantoso (Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta)
Rahmawati Rahmawati (Universitas Sebelas Maret)
Bandi Bandi (Universitas Sebelas Maret)
Agung Nur Probohudono (Universitas Sebelas Maret)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2017

Abstract

Abstrak: Determinan Pengalihan Auditor. Penelitian ini menguji faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi downward auditor switching di lima Negara ASEAN. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah fixed effect logistic regression. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa opinion shopping terjadi di ASEAN, terutama pada perusahaan yang mengalami kesulitan keuangan. Perusahaan dengan bisnis yang kompleks akan mempertahankan auditor Big Four untuk mengurangi kompleksitas dan biaya audit. Komite audit dan publik berperan sebagai penjaga kualitas auditor. Di sisi lain, pemegang saham gagal menjalankan peran sebagai penjaga kualitas audit. Ini mengindikasikan bahwa terdapat pengaruh kubu dalam pemegang saham.Abstract: Determinant of Downward Auditor Switching. This study examines the factors that influence downward auditor switching in five ASEAN countries. Fixed effect logistic regression was used as analytical method. This study found that opinion shopping occurred in ASEAN, especially in distress companies. Companies with complex businesses will retain the Big Four auditors to reduce complexity and audit costs. Audit and public committees serve as guardians of auditor quality. On the other hand, shareholders failed to maintain audit quality. It indicates that there is entrenchment effect in auditor switching.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jamal

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Jurnal Akuntansi Multiparadigma or Journal of Multiparadigm Accounting (JAMAL) has been published since April 2010 by Universitas Brawijaya, and since 2014 has been collaborating with Masyarakat Akuntansi Multiparadigma Indonesia. JAMAL publishes scientific articles and highly appreciates creative ...