Mustard Journal De Ecobusin
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): Mustard Journal De Ecobusin (MJDE)

Based Internal Auditing and Financial Transparency among Fintech Companies: JEL Classification: M42; G23; G28; O33; D83

Siti Khodijah Ismail (School of Accounting and Finance, Taylor'
s University, Selangor, Malaysia)

Aisyah Zulkifli (Faculty of Economics and Muamalat, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of AI-based internal auditing on financial transparency among FinTech companies in Malaysia. The increasing complexity of digital financial systems and the growing demand for transparent financial governance have intensified the importance of intelligent auditing technologies within modern financial institutions. This research employed a quantitative explanatory approach using survey data collected from 187 respondents working in Malaysian FinTech companies, including internal auditors, financial managers, compliance officers, and operational staff. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, validity and reliability testing, correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression. The findings demonstrate that AI-based internal auditing has a positive and statistically significant effect on financial transparency. Fraud detection emerged as the strongest dimension of AI auditing implementation, while reporting accuracy represented the most dominant dimension of financial transparency. The study further reveals that AI-driven auditing systems improve accountability, strengthen financial reporting reliability, and support more effective governance practices within digital financial environments. The findings provide theoretical contributions to digital auditing literature and practical implications for regulators and FinTech companies in developing more transparent and accountable financial governance systems.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

mjde

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Mustard Journal De Ecobusin [e-ISSN 3048-1538] is a peer-reviewed journal published three times a year in the field of Economic and Business. Mustard Journal De Ecobusin is intended to be the journal for publishing articles reporting the results of economic research. Mustard Journal De Ecobusin is ...