Audit partner characteristics, career advancement and audit quality in the USA

IF 2.8 3区管理学 Q2 BUSINESS, FINANCE

Managerial Auditing Journal Pub Date : 2022-12-21 DOI:10.1108/maj-09-2021-3325

C. Cai, Stephen J. Ciccone, Huimin Li, L. Xu

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Abstract

Purpose This study aims to explore the relation among US audit partners’ characteristics, their career advancement and audit quality. Design/methodology/approach This study uses data from Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Form AP, Auditor Reporting of Certain Audit Participants, and publicly available online data sources. The hand-collected data on audit partners’ personal characteristics include gender, work experience and educational background. The measures for audit quality include restatements and audit fees. Findings The authors find that audit partner characteristics matter for the time it takes an individual to reach partnership after completing a bachelor’s degree. There are significant differences in work experience and educational background between partners in the largest (Big N) audit firms and smaller (non-Big N) audit firms. Audit partner traits are related to audit quality, and the effects differ between Big N and non-Big N partners. Originality/value The literature has examined audit partners’ career paths using international data. However, little empirical academic research has examined the career advancement of US audit partners. This study provides initial insights on the career advancement of US partners on a large scale and complements the recent research that examines audit partner characteristics and audit quality in the US market.

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Managerial Auditing Journal Multiple-

CiteScore

5.40

自引率

13.80%

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期刊介绍： The key areas addressed are: ■Audit and Assurance (financial and non-financial) ■Financial and Managerial Reporting ■Governance, controls, risks and ethics ■Organizational issues including firm cultures, performance and development In addition, the evaluation of changes occurring in the auditing profession, as well as the broader fields of accounting and assurance, are also explored. Debates concerning organizational performance and professional competence are also covered.