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A Formal Model of Auditor Independence Risk
Turner, Jerry L. Mock, Theodore J. Srivastava, Rajendra P.
Turner, Jerry L.
Mock, Theodore J.
Srivastava, Rajendra P.
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Abstract
Although the published literature on auditor independence is extensive, an accepted
comprehensive theory, framework or model of auditor independence risk does not exist. This
paper develops a formal model of auditor independence risk that may be used to begin a more
rigorous investigation of auditor independence and various factors that are thought to affect
this risk.
The sensitivity of the model to various influences on independence risk is assessed by
developing a base-level model and then modifying the assumptions for that model. Three
research questions are investigated: what is the impact on independence risk of a lack of
auditor
integrity, the influence of professional standards, and the combined impact of opportunity and
incentives.
Overall, analytical results show that integrity is the key variable in minimizing independence
risk.
In addition, in cases where integrity could be questioned, independence risk is positively
impacted by professional standards that are perceived to be effective and potentially negatively
impacted by certain client characteristics and auditor incentives.
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This is the author's final draft. The publisher's official version is available from: <http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/%28ISSN%291835-2561>.
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2002
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Audit, Independence, Independence Risk
Citation
Srivastava, Rajendra. (2002) A Formal Framework of Auditor Independence Risk. Australian
Accounting Review, 12, 31-38.