IMPACT OF EMPLOYEE PERCEPTION AND ATTITUDE ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INTERNAL AUDIT IN PUBLIC SECTOR INSTITUTIONS A CASE STUDY OF NATIONAL SOCIAL SECURITY FUND IN KENYA ABSTRACT……………………………………………… …………………….…………..vii CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.0 2.0 Introduction…………………………………………………………………………….6 2.1 Internal Audit Function………………………………………………………………...6 2.2 Literature Review………………………………………………………………………7 2.3 Internal Audit Effectiveness……………………………………………………………8 2.4 Conceptual Framework………………………………………………………………
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externally (by an outside firm). As defined by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)‚ "Internal auditing is an independent‚ objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization’s operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic‚ disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management‚ control‚ and governance processes. Internal Auditors’ roles include monitoring‚ assessing‚ and analyzing organizational
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paper is to examine the benefits of using auditors for gathering project requirements. My opinion is that they can be invaluable in this process‚ because: they can leverage prior audit documentation to quickly get up to speed on new or proposed projects; they can use established relationships with stakeholders; and‚ they are already accustomed to the interviewing process. The manner in which this topic will be tackled is by examining the similarities of tasks performed by auditors and project managers
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Internal Auditor’s Role The Internal Auditor’s Role in MIS Developments By: Larry E. Rittenberg Charles R. Purdy The MIS manager in many organizations is encountering a new group concerned with the data processing function — the internal EDP auditor.’ These auditors often have a broad role ranging from evaluating data processing controls to reviewing data security and new system developments. However‚ in many organizations‚ the auditor’s role is not clear. This article integrates the results
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Integrity According to The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)‚ "The integrity of internal auditors established trust and thus provides the basis for reliance on their judgement". IIA further added that to be integrity‚ internal auditors: * Shall perform their work with honestly‚ diligence‚ and responsibility. * Shall observe the law and make disclosures expected by the law and the profession. * Shall not knowingly be a party to any illegal activity‚ or engage in acts that are discreditable
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Layout 3 3.0. Literature Review 4 4.0. Theory 5 4.1. Internal Audit 5 4.2. Corporate Governance Framework 5 5.0. Case Studies 6 5.1. Royal Dutch Shell 6 5.2. Royal Bank of Scotland 6 6.0. Application of theory 7 6.1. Royal Dutch Shell 7 6.2. Royal Bank Of Scotland 7 8.0. Limitations 8 9.0. References 9 1.0. Introduction A good governance system in an organization begins with having internal audit function. The value and the need to focus on improving strong
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The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia Addressing Unit 3BACF Accounting & Finance The role and function of external auditors charteredaccountants.com.au The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia Government and the community The role and influence of governments and other bodies The role and function of external auditors Financial statements are used for a variety of purposes and decisions. For example‚ financial statements are used by owners to evaluate management’s
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The Auditor Paper 6-8: According to the book‚ it is incredibly important to successfully complete the CPA exam in the first year. Jack Butler informs us that new staff members can greatly distinguish themselves by passing the CPA exam the first attempt because so few people manage to do so. Other benefits of this would include spending less time studying and more time working‚ financial benefits of not having to pay for additional attempts‚ and it is mandatory in order to move up in the company
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the detriment of the US” (McMahon 51). Our geographical position in Vietnam and subsequent relationships forged during the Vietnam War with Southeast Asian countries was a major contribution to our victory in the Cold War. The second reason justifying US presence stems from Vietnam’s weak position to fight off potential invading countries. The State Department concluded‚ “The countries and areas of Southeast Asia are not at present in a position to form a regional organization for self-defense
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Aaron Gray English 1010 Professor Tatum November 12‚ 2014 Justifying an Evaluation In Britain‚ having a ‘stiff upper lip’ goes hand in hand with breathing. From the beginning‚ where the native islanders were sieged by Roman legionaries‚ and through the ravaging World Wars‚ the hard nosed‚ war torn British people have kept their upper lip stiff as a board thanks largely in part to a small‚ unassuming plant. Camellia sinensis‚ or the tea plant‚ has been responsible for all sorts of large scale
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