Problems And Prospects Of External Auditors In Auditing Nigerian Companies. (A Study Of Nigerian Port Plc)
ABSTRACT
This study examines the problems and prospects of external
auditor in auditing Nigeria companies. A study of the Nigerian port plc.
Auditors in the course of their jobs are often faced with situations. The use
of judgment in the application of accounting rules, thus resulting in a lot of
companies folding up. The study hence seeks to determine the nature of the
problems the external auditors encounter in auditing Nigeria companies and
their prospects. The population of this study is the staff members of the
Nigerian port plc. Primary data was collected using a questionnaire designed in
the five-response option of Like rt-scale. The data generated for this study
were analyzed using Analysis of variance (ANOVA). The study reveals that
improper bookkeeping by clients' staff constitutes a major setback to external
auditors 'job and inadequate technical skill and training affect the auditor 's
job adversely. Based on the above, it was concluded among others that auditors
in Nigeria should maintain the level of professional integrity and ethical
conduct expected of their profession. The study further recommends the external
auditors should always ensure that their clients comply with changes that might
have taken place, in auditing standard and guidelines through a constant review
of their programmed procedures , file and quality control system.
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EZEOKAFOR, N (2021). Problems And Prospects Of External Auditors In Auditing Nigerian Companies. (A Study Of Nigerian Port Plc). Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Nov 25, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/problems-and-prospects-of-external-auditors-in-auditing-nigerian-companies-a-study-of-nigerian-port-plc-7-2
NMERI, EZEOKAFOR. "Problems And Prospects Of External Auditors In Auditing Nigerian Companies. (A Study Of Nigerian Port Plc)" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 20 Sep. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/problems-and-prospects-of-external-auditors-in-auditing-nigerian-companies-a-study-of-nigerian-port-plc-7-2. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
NMERI, EZEOKAFOR. "Problems And Prospects Of External Auditors In Auditing Nigerian Companies. (A Study Of Nigerian Port Plc)". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 20 Sep. 2021. Web. 25 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/problems-and-prospects-of-external-auditors-in-auditing-nigerian-companies-a-study-of-nigerian-port-plc-7-2 >.
NMERI, EZEOKAFOR. "Problems And Prospects Of External Auditors In Auditing Nigerian Companies. (A Study Of Nigerian Port Plc)" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2021). Accessed 25 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/problems-and-prospects-of-external-auditors-in-auditing-nigerian-companies-a-study-of-nigerian-port-plc-7-2