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This study aims to analyze the influence of auditor competence, independence, and the use of audit technology on the quality of internal audits of Regional Inspectorates and their impact on the accountability of regional financial governance. Using a quantitative approach, this study involved 154 internal auditors from three regions who were analyzed using an explanatory survey method. The data analysis method used was multiple and simple linear regression to test the relationship between variables. The results showed that auditor competence had a positive and dominant influence on internal audit quality (β = 0.402, p = 0.000), independence also had a positive influence (β = 0.298, p = 0.000), while the use of audit technology had a limited positive influence (β = 0.187, p = 0.011). Furthermore, audit quality was proven to have a significant influence on the accountability of regional financial governance with a value of β = 0.588 and R² = 0.531. These findings confirm that better internal audit quality, influenced by higher auditor competence, strong independence, and more optimal utilization of audit technology, is a key prerequisite for achieving accountability in regional financial governance.

This study aims to examine the influence of auditor independence, audit experience, and professional expertise on audit quality in Public Accounting Firms located in Bali Province. Using a quantitative research design, data was collected through a structured questionnaire given to 30 active auditors selected by purposive sampling. All variables were measured using a five-point Likert scale, and data were analyzed using multiple linear regression. The findings show that the regression model is statistically significant, suggesting that independence, audit experience, and professional expertise together affect audit quality. The main results of the study show that professional expertise is the only variable that has a significant positive effect on audit quality, while audit independence and experience do not show partial significance. These results show that technical competence, mastery of standards, and professional capabilities play an important role in improving the effectiveness of audit procedures and the ability of auditors to detect material misrepresentations. This study concludes that strengthening the professional expertise of auditors is very important to improve audit quality. The implications of this study highlight the importance for Public Accounting Firms to optimize auditor development programs to ensure reliable financial reporting and maintain public trust.

This study focuses on analyzing the factors influencing auditor switching in telecommunications companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the 2021–2024 period, by examining the variables of management turnover, audit committee, financial distress, auditor reputation, and audit fees. The study was conducted using a quantitative approach utilizing secondary data in the form of annual financial reports. The sample size was determined using a purposive sampling technique for 55 companies. Auditor switching served as the dependent variable, measured by a dummy variable, while the other five variables served as independent variables. The analysis results indicate that none of the independent variables significantly influenced auditor switching decisions. This suggests that auditor switching decisions in companies are more influenced by strategic factors, such as the company's need to obtain audit services that better align with its business vision and auditor competency, which is considered capable of maintaining the credibility of financial reports. These findings emphasize the importance of a continuous relationship between auditors and clients as part of efforts to maintain the quality, consistency, and independence of the resulting audit. The practical implication of this study is that companies need to prioritize professionalism, audit quality, and long-term partnerships with auditors, rather than solely considering internal factors such as management structure or financial pressure. From a regulatory perspective, this research provides important input for strengthening regulations and oversight regarding audit quality and auditor independence, rather than solely focusing on auditor switching frequency. Thus, this study expands the literature on auditor switching dynamics and confirms that audit success is determined more by the quality of relationships and competence than by internal technical factors alone.

This study aims to explore and analyze the implementation of internal control mechanisms within Ministries/Agencies that received a disclaimer opinion on their audited financial statements. It also examines the form of financial transparency applied by these institutions in the preparation of their financial reports. The research focuses on the role of government internal audits in two institutions: the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries and the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (BAKAMLA), utilizing a qualitative literature synthesis approach. The research method employs a descriptive qualitative design. Based on the findings, it is concluded that the lack of supervision by internal auditors and the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) over these two institutions stems from several factors: limited competence and capacity of internal auditors, weak internal control systems and structures, lack of auditor independence, and inadequate routine monitoring and evaluation. Furthermore, in preparing financial reports, Ministries and Agencies are required to adopt financial transparency practices by preparing financial statements in accordance with Government Accounting Standards (SAP), disclosing complete notes to financial statements, and utilizing transparent and integrated financial applications.

This study aims to analyze the influence of independence, competence, auditor experience, and due professional care on audit quality. The research focuses on auditors in Public Accounting Firms (PAFs) operating in the Surabaya region. A quantitative approach was employed, with data collected through questionnaires distributed to 100 auditors from 23 PAFs in Surabaya. The data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares (PLS) with the assistance of SmartPLS 4 software. The results indicate that auditor competence has a positive and significant effect on audit quality, while independence, auditor experience, and due professional care do not show significant influences. These findings suggest that PAFs should prioritize enhancing auditor competence to improve audit quality. 

This study aims to determine the influence that can occur between: (1) Independence on Audit Quality, (2) Competence on Audit Quality, (3) Ethics on Audit Quality, (4) Professionalism on Audit Quality, (5) Work Environment on Audit Quality. The sample used in this study is external auditors who work in 7 Public Accounting Firms in the Jakarta Area. The number of respondents in this study was 78 respondents. The sampling technique used in this study is purposive sampling which is one of the techniques in  the non-probability sampling group. The data collection method used in this study uses a questionnaire method. The design used in this study is hypothesis testing using SPSS statistical version 27. The results of this study show that (1) independence has a positive effect on audit quality, (2) competence has a positive effect on audit quality, (3) ethics has a positive effect on audit quality, (4) professionalism has a positive effect on audit quality, (5) work environment has a positive effect on audit quality.

This study analyzes the differences and similarities of internal audit quality in the public sector and private sector using a literature analysis approach. The main objective was to explore factors that affect audit quality, such as auditor independence, competence, transparency, and accountability. The results show that the public sector often faces challenges in maintaining auditor independence due to the influence of bureaucracy and politicization. However, the sector has advantages in transparency and accountability, which support public trust in the management of public funds. In contrast, the private sector excels in operational efficiency and flexibility, supported by the use of modern audit technology and leaner organizational structures. Despite the differences, both sectors require high auditor competence and strong internal control systems to ensure audit effectiveness. This research suggests strengthening auditor training, implementing modern audit technology, and increasing collaboration between internal and external auditors to ensure audit objectivity and quality. In addition, further studies are recommended to explore the impact of applying new technologies, such as big data and artificial intelligence, and conduct cross-sectoral comparisons to understand audit implementation globally.

Auditing is one of the fields in accounting. The public accounting profession has an important role in auditing financial reports in an organization and is a profession trusted by the public. From the public accounting profession, the public expects a free and impartial assessment of the information presented by management in financial reports (Mulyadi and Puradireja, 1998). Harjanto (2014) explains that good audit quality can in principle be achieved if auditors apply audit standards and principles, act freely without taking sides, comply with the law and adhere to the professional code of ethics. This research analyzes factors that influence audit quality. The purpose of this research is to test how much audit quality is produced by auditors. The analysis technique uses MRA analysis with a sample of Semarang City KAP auditors.

The aim of the research is to analyze the influence of auditor competence and independence on audit quality. This type of research is quantitative research by distributing questionnaires. The theory used in this research is attribution theory. The sampling method in this study was purposive sampling method. The sample used in this study was 57 respondents. The analytical method used is multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this research indicate that the auditor competency variable has a significant effect on audit quality and auditor independence has a significant effect on audit quality. This can encourage or improve audit quality.

This study examines the factors that affect the quality of audits at the existing KAP offices in the city of Semarang. This research was conducted in seven offices of KAP located in Semarang city by using auditor's analysis unit working in KAP office.The sampling method using Convenience sampling. The relationship or influence between variables is explained by using multiple linier regression analysis method and hypothesis test (t test). The results showed that the competence variables have a positive and significant impact on audit quality. The independence variable has a positive and significant influence on audit quality. The ethical variable of the auditor has a positive and significant influence on audit quality. The auditor experience variable has a positive and significant influence on audit quality. Professional skepticism audit variables have a positive and significant impact on audit quality,. The auditor's objectivity variable has a positive and significant influence on audit quality,. The auditor's integrity variable has a positive and significant influence on audit quality.  Keywords:  competence, independence, auditor ethics, auditor experience, professional skepticism of auditors, auditor objectivity, auditor integrity and audit quality.

The purpose of this research is to examine the effect of job experience, independence, objectivity, integrity, and competence on the quality of audit results at Representatives BPKP of Central Java. Job experience was measured by indicators the length of works as an auditor and the number of inspection tasks are performed. Independence was measured by indicators of independence in programming, in the execution of work, and independence in reporting.Objectivity was measured by indicator, free from conflict of interest and disclosure of factual conditions. Integrity was measured by indicator honesty, courege, prudence, and responsibility that auditors have. Competency was measured by indicator personal quality, general knowledge, and specialized expertise. While quality of audit results was measured by indicator of compliance with auditing standard and quality of examination report. The population of this study is civil servants whose work at Representatives BPKP of Central Java with sample is the civil servants has been following education and training as functional auditor. Data analysis was performed with multiple linear regression model. Test result showed that job experience, independence, and objectivity has no effect on quality of audit result at representatives BPKP of Central Java. While the integrity and competence have influence to quality of audit result at representatives BPKP of Central Java. Key words: job experience, independency, objectivity, integrity, competency, quality of audit result.