ABSTRACT
To achieve orderly capital markets around the wond .corporanons must provide investors with relevant .rcliablc, and timely information on accounting .periodic auditing and the structure of corporate governance that they operate within are essential components in the follow of information to capital markets participants.However ,recent corporate failures have pointed out the need for substantial improvements in these components (internal auditing) .Strong and efficient internal mechanism can play a role in stimulating change aimed at enhancing market efficiency through commentary and broad- based research that provide direction for change. The purpose of this commentary arc in ~olds.First I reviewed the historical development of internal auditing and corporate governance in an effort to identify and understand saJient features of the past that have led to the current state of affairs .I then purpose changes in internal nuditing .and corporate governance that I believe will address the current problems with the underlying quality and integrity of the financial reporting process .The third purpose of this research study is to stimulate further debate and empirical research aimed at enhancing the future quality and integrity of the financial reporting process. Three Research questions were raised for the study while survey design was adopted for the study. A sample size of eight-eight, using Yaromens formula and simple percentage technique. The questionnaire
I was the maiu instrument far data collection as well as personal inter-views .The f data collected was subjected to sample validity and Reliability Test .The analysis of data was based on statistical frequency table using simple percentages and Chi- Square analysis for the test of hypotheses. The relevance for this research work arises as a result of the importance of the internal unit I
1..kpmimcn\ '" <\l\ orgm,i·i.at,on. \n add,tion though, intcma\ cont.rn\ system of an organization , specifications of duties ,responsibilities ,scope and function helps an organization in the attainment of its stated objectives.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
l'itlc Page · .i
Declaration iii
Ccrti tication . iv
Dedication :.:· .. : :·.~--·''. =· :.
Acknowledgement vi
Ta bl c o re ontcnts v1··1
List ofTables x
Abstract xi
CHAPTER ONE
1.1 Background Of The Study 1
1.2 Statement Of The Problem .' 2
I .3 Objective Of The Study < .: 3
I A Research Questions 3
1.5 I lypothcsis 3
1.6 Significance Of The Study .4
1.7 Scope Of The Study · 5
CIIAPTER TWO LITl•:RATlJl{E REVIEW
2 .0 background of the study 6
History of internal auditing 6
2. I Corporate and good corporate governance 11
2.2 Corporate Sustainability And Financial Performance/Firm's Value 13
2 .3 Corporate Governance And Quality Of Financial Disclosure 14
2.4 Agency Theory as a Predictor of the Size of the Internal Audit Function 15
:?.5 Diffusion Of Ownership 16
2.6 Leverage .- ·::._, 16
2.7 Organizational Complexity : ,. 18
2.12 Corporate Governance Mechanisms 22
2.12.1. Board Size ." 22
2.12.2. Board Composition 23
Organizational Independence 24
Role In Internal Control 26
Role In Risk Management ·
Role In Corporate Governance 28
Nature Of TI1e Internal Audit Activity 29
Internal Audit Reports : 30
Developing The Plan Of Engagements 31
2.20 Measuring The Internal Audit Function 33
2.2 l Developing And Retaining Staff 35
2.22 Reporting Of Critical Findings :·.·: ·- ,35
2.23 ~111e Relationship Between The Internal And External Auditor. 36
CIIAPTER THRtE
3.0 Research Methodology 38
3.1 Research Design 38
3 .2 Arca Of Study 38
3.3 Delimitation (Scope Of The Study) 38
3.4 Sample And Sampling Technique 38
3.5 Sources/Method Of Data Collection ; 39
3.6 Population And Sample Size 39
J .6 . I Collection Of Data .40
3.6.2 Instrument. .41
3.6.3 Operational Measures Of Variables .41
3. 7 Sample Techniques .42
3.8 Validity And Reliability Measuring Instrument 42
3.8. I Method Of Data Analysis 42
CHAPTER FOlJR.
PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF n . -\
4.0 Introduction 44
4.1 Rate Of Responses .-·.~:· .. · :.4~i · ·
4.2 Hypotheses Testing 48
4.3 Discussion Of The Findings 56
CHAPTER FIVE
5.1 Conclusion :
5.2 Recommendations : 59
5.3 Glossary 60
References · 62
Appendix A
Appendix R
Chi-Square Tables and Curves
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