Auditing has been a subject of some controversy, and there have been repeated attempts at reforming its practice globally.

This comprehensive companion surveys the state of the discipline, including emerging and cutting-edge trends. It covers the most important and controversial issues, including auditing ethics, auditor independence, social and environmental accounting as well as the future of the field.

This handbook is vital reading for legislators, regulators, professionals, commentators, students and researchers involved with auditing and accounting. The collection will also prove an ideal starting place for researchers from other fields looking to break into this vital subject.

About the Author
David Hay is Professor of Auditing at the University of Auckland, New Zealand W. Robert Knechel is Frederick E. Fisher Eminent Scholar Chair and Professor of Accounting and Auditing at the University of Florida, USA Marleen Willekens is Professor of Accounting and Auditing at KU Leuven, Belgium

Reviews

'This book, written by leading audit researchers, communicates important research findings on a wide range of audit issues and tensions. This book will help the profession, investors, and regulators to better understand the contribution of academic research. Perhaps of more importance, it will create a dialogue to better harness the intellectual capital of the academy as an independent voice within the audit community.' - David Lont, Professor, University of Otago, New Zealand

'The Routledge Companion to Auditing provides a concise and insightful analysis of extant research in auditing. The authors are globally recognized scholars and their insights into the various aspects of the auditing market and the process of auditing will provide professional accountants and accounting researchers a lens to apply and better understand this important research.' - Jeff L. Payne, Professor, University of Kentucky, USA

Book Information
ISBN 9781138363083
Author David Hay
Format Paperback
Page Count 388
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 720g