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This study aims to analyze the effect of profitability, company size, and type of public accounting firm on Key Audit Matters (KAM), with audit fees as a moderating variable in manufacturing sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2022–2024 period. This study used a quantitative approach with a purposive sampling method. Data were obtained from audited financial statements and annual reports published on the official Indonesia Stock Exchange website. The study sample consisted of 67 companies, with a total of 201 observations. Data analysis techniques used included descriptive statistical analysis, classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression, and Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA). The results showed that profitability had a significant negative effect on KAM disclosure, while company size had a significant positive effect on KAM disclosure. The type of public accounting firm showed a significant negative effect on KAM disclosure. Furthermore, audit fees did not moderate the relationship between profitability and KAM, but they did moderate the relationship between company size and type of public accounting firm on KAM disclosure. This study demonstrates that company and auditor characteristics play a significant role in determining the disclosure of Key Audit Matters in the independent auditor's report.

The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of ethics, auditor experience, and audit situations on the accuracy of giving audit opinion issued by public accountants in South Jakarta. The population in this study consists of auditors working at public accounting firms, particularly those located in South Jakarta. The sample used includes 42 respondents, selected using a purposive sampling method. The data source in this study was obtained through a data collection technique in the form of a questionnaire. This research employs multiple linear regression analysis. The analysis result from public accounting firms in South Jakarta indicate that the audit situation has a significant influence on the accuracy of giving audit opinion. Meanwhile, ethics and auditor experience has no significant influence on the accuracy of giving audit opinion.

This study conceptually examines the influence of assurer type, assurance standards, and assurance level on the breadth of assurance statements in sustainability reports. Moving beyond prior literature that treats assurance as a binary variable (presence versus absence), this paper highlights disclosure breadth as a critical dimension of assurance quality and substance. Drawing on legitimacy theory and complemented by institutional theory, the study argues that the technical configuration of assurance shapes the quality of organizational legitimacy obtained by firms. Specifically, the type of assurer (public accounting firms versus non-accounting providers), the standards adopted (e.g., ISAE 3000 and/or AA1000AS), and the level of assurance (limited versus reasonable) influence the structure, systematic presentation, and comprehensiveness of assurance statements. Firms that engage reputable providers, apply globally institutionalized standards, and select reasonable assurance are more likely to issue broader and more detailed statements. In contrast, weaker institutional pressures may encourage symbolic assurance practices characterized by minimal disclosure. The study contributes theoretically by extending legitimacy theory to the technical dimensions of assurance and positioning disclosure breadth as a proxy for substantive legitimacy. Practically, it suggests that regulators and companies should emphasize transparency and comprehensiveness in assurance statements to enhance credibility and discourage symbolic sustainability reporting practices.

Audit failure and inconsistencies in previous research results regarding the influence of auditor experience and self-efficacy on audit judgment serve as the main drivers of this study. This study aims to re-examine the relationship between auditor experience and self-efficacy on audit judgment at Public Accounting Firms in South Jakarta. Using a quantitative approach, this study employs purposive sampling techniques by distributing questionnaires as a data collection instrument, involving 70 auditors working at Public Accounting Firms in South Jakarta. The results of multiple linear regression analysis using IBM SPSS version 26 indicate that both auditor experience and self-efficacy have a positive and significant influence, both partially and simultaneously, on audit judgment. These findings provide evidence that improving auditors' work experience and self-confidence is crucial in producing high-quality audit decisions. This study offers new insights that can be used to enhance audit quality through the development of experience and strengthening auditors' self-efficacy. The findings are expected to contribute to better audit practices by focusing on factors that can improve auditors' ability to make accurate and effective judgments.

Auditors' compliance with the Public Accountant Professional Standards (SPAP) is the main concern in maintaining the quality and trust of the audit process, especially in the face of increasingly complicated audit tasks. This study aims to evaluate the level of integ-rity and skepticism of auditors in supporting compliance with SPAP. This study uses a de-scriptive qualitative approach with observation methods and document studies. The object of the research is the Public Accounting Firm Dra. Yati Ruhiyati, data was obtained from direct observation during the field professional practice period and analysis of relevant audit documents. The results of the study show that the integrity of auditors can be seen from consistency in carrying out audit stages, compliance with established procedures, and clarity in audit documents. The professional skepticism of auditors can be seen from the cautious attitude in evaluating audit evidence, including the application of additional checks before drawing conclusions. These findings show that compliance with SPAP is not only formal, but also highly dependent on the auditor's professional attitude. This study shows the importance of increasing the integrity and professional skepticism of auditors as part of efforts to improve quality and compliance in audit practices in Public Accounting Firms.

This study aims to examine the effect of the board of directors, audit committee, and public accounting firm size on corporate financial performance. The population consists of manufacturing companies in the food and beverage sub-sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange and not delisted during the 2019–2023 period. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, resulting in 33 companies selected as research samples. This research employs a quantitative approach using secondary data obtained from company financial reports published by the Indonesia Stock Exchange and official corporate websites. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science) version 25, applying multiple linear regression analysis to examine the relationships among the research variables. The results indicate that the board of directors and audit committee do not have a significant effect on financial performance. In contrast, the size of the public accounting firm has a positive effect on financial performance. These findings suggest that the quality and reputation of external auditors play an important role in enhancing corporate financial performance.  

This study aims to examine and analyze the influence of auditor ethics, auditor competence, and audit risk on audit quality, with audit fees serving as a mediating variable. This research employs a quantitative associative approach with a casual explanatory design. Data were collected through a questionnaire survey administered to external auditors working at Public Accounting Firms (PAFs) in Surabaya, with a population of 55 firms. The sampling technique used was convenience sampling, resulting in 42 auditors as respondents with the characteristic of having worked at Public Accounting Firms in Surabaya for at least one year as of 2025. Data analysis was conducted using the Partial Least Square (PLS) method assisted by SmartPLS 4.0 software. The results indicate that auditor competence and audit risk have a positive and significant effect on audit fees, while auditor ethics does not have a significant effect. Furthermore, auditor ethics has a positive and significant effect on audit quality, whereas auditor competence, audit risk, and audit fees do not show a significant effect. In addition, audit fees are not proven to function as a mediating variable and therefore are unable to mediate the effects of auditor ethics, auditor competence, and audit risk on audit quality.

This study investigates the impact of auditor competence and red flag awareness on fraud detection ability, examining the moderating role of professional skepticism. As fraudulent financial reporting poses a critical threat to the integrity of financial disclosures and stakeholder trust, understanding the key factors influencing an auditor's detection capabilities is essential. This study employed a quantitative approach, gathering data from auditors at Public Accounting Firms (KAP) in Bali Province via a four-point Likert scale questionnaire. The data were subsequently analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS 4 software. The findings indicate that both auditor competence and an awareness of red flags significantly and positively enhance fraud detection capabilities. Conversely, professional skepticism, when analyzed for its direct influence, demonstrated a significant negative effect on this ability. Furthermore, skepticism exhibited a complex moderating role: it significantly weakened the positive relationship between competence and fraud detection, while not significantly moderating the link between red flags and detection ability. These results provide crucial theoretical contributions by revealing the nuanced and sometimes counter-intuitive role of professional skepticism. Practically, they inform policy for audit firms and regulatory bodies, suggesting that while fostering competence and red flag awareness is vital, the application of skepticism requires a more sophisticated and refined approach to truly enhance audit quality and overall fraud detection effectiveness.

Internal control plays a crucial role in ensuring the reliability of financial reporting and the effectiveness of a company’s operations. One account that requires special attention is prepaid expenses, as its recognition and amortization may lead to misstatements if not properly executed. This study aims to analyze the implementation of internal control over prepaid expense accounts from the perspective of external auditors at Public Accounting Firm XYZ. The research employs a qualitative descriptive method through semi-structured interviews with auditors and examination of supporting documents related to the internal control system. The results indicate that internal control has been implemented through payment authorization procedures, verification of supporting documents, and testing of amortization allocations. However, weaknesses remain, including limited staff understanding of expense allocation policies and inadequate segregation of duties, which increase the risk of material misstatement. The findings highlight the importance of enhancing staff competence, establishing consistent amortization policies, and utilizing technology-based accounting systems to strengthen the effectiveness of internal controls and the reliability of financial reporting.

This study examines the influence of firm size, profitability, solvency, and public accounting firm (KAP) size on audit report lag among food and beverage companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the 2021–2024 period. The research employs purposive sampling, involving 68 companies with a total of 272 observations, and uses multiple linear regression analysis after passing all classical assumption tests. The findings reveal that profitability measured by Return on Equity (ROE), solvency measured by Debt to Assets Ratio (DAR), and KAP size have a significant effect on audit report lag. Meanwhile, firm size (measured by total assets and total sales), profitability measured by Return on Assets (ROA), and solvency measured by Debt to Equity Ratio (DER) show no significant effect. These results indicate that companies with higher ROE, greater DAR, and those audited by Big Four accounting firms tend to complete their audit process more promptly. The study highlights that both financial performance and auditor characteristics play essential roles in determining audit timeliness. Overall, this research provides valuable insights for management, auditors, investors, and regulators to enhance the efficiency and reliability of financial reporting.  

This study aims to analyze the effect of institutional ownership and firm size on auditdelay with audit quality as a moderating variable in 54 mining companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the 2021–2024 period. Using a quantitative approach with panel regression analysis, The audit delay is calculated using the number of days between the end of the financial year and issuance date of the audited financial statements; Institutionelles Eigentum is calculated by percentage institutional shareholding; firm size by the natural logarithm of total assets; and audit quality is proxied by the reputation of the Public Accounting Firm (Big Four and Non-Big Four). The results show that institutional ownership has no effect on audit delay, firm size has a negative effect on audit delay, and audit quality weakens the negative effect of both institutional ownership and firm size on audit delay. These findings highlight the need for companies and auditors to reconsider the effectiveness of monitoring mechanisms and audit quality to achieve more optimal audit completion.

This study aims to analyze the implementation of internal control in the receivables audit process and evaluate its effectiveness in minimizing the risk of bad debts in a health center environment. Receivables, especially those originating from health services to JKN participants and general patients, can cause problematic receivables if not managed effectively. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection through observation, interviews and documentation review during the audit by a public accounting firm. The results of the study indicate that there are still weaknesses in the internal control structure such as suboptimal separation of duties, an unintegrated receivables information system and a weak bad debt reserve policy. In addition, late payments by third parties and poor patient administration knowledge are also external factors that influence the high risk of bad debts. Therefore, improving the internal control system, implementing information technology and strengthening coordination with the guarantor are very important to reduce the risk of bad debts and increase accountability for financial management in the health center environment.

The implementation of Coretax on taxpayers (clients) is able to provide an overview of how this application works and affects the taxpayer's compliance. This research aims to analyze the impact of Coretax application implementation on taxpayer compliance in AW&L Accounting Service Office (KJA) clients. The approach used in this research is descriptive qualitative. Collection of research data through literature studies, interviews and direct observations. Research results show that Coretax is able to simplify the tax reporting process through automation features, data integration, and comprehensive usage guidelines. The implementation of Coretax has a positive impact on taxpayer compliance. The obstacles found in the implementation of Coretax include low technology literacy, the need to provide additional education and training in the use of Coretax, and there are technical problems in the Coretax access system due to poor optimal signals. The improvement of the Coretax system by the Directorate General of Taxes is always updated in order to improve the tax administration system in Indonesia.

This study aims to analyze the implementation of audit procedures on the cash account in nonprofit organizations, specifically in the P Educational Foundation, conducted by the Public ccounting Firm Djoko Soerjadi. The research employs a qualitative approach with the P Educational Foundation as the object of study. Primary data were obtained through direct observation during the audit process. The resulty indicate that the applied audit procedures include the determination of materiality levels, preparation of audit working papers, reconciliation of cash balances between financial statements and the general ledger, examination of bank statements, and the sending of bank confirmation letters. All cash audit procedures were carried out systematically and in accordance with applicable auditing standars in Indoensia. Theses findings suggest that the audit procedures performed by the Public Accounting Firm Djoko Soerjadi were conducted professionally and contributed to ensuring the transparency and accountability of the P Educational Foundation’s financial statements.

Determining the materiality level is an important step in planning and implementing a financial statement audit, especially in accounts with significant value such as fixed assets. However, in practice, auditors often face challenges in determining the right materiality level for complex accounts such as fixed assets, especially in companies that have not gone public and are in the development stage. This study aims to analyze the practice of determining the materiality level in the audit procedure for fixed asset accounts at PT. X for the 2024 financial year. The research method used is qualitative with a case study approach through document observation and interviews at the XYZ Public Accounting Firm. The results of the study show that auditors set materiality based on total assets because PT. X has not gone public and is in the development stage. The auditor found a correction in the calculation of accumulated depreciation of fixed assets of Rp24,128,825, but this value was still below the overall materiality limit of Rp186,704,652. Therefore, the fixed asset account is concluded to have been presented fairly and free from material misstatement. This study supports the importance of determining materiality based on professional judgment to improve audit quality.

The study aims to analyze the influence of Self-esteem, narcissism, Knowledge Sharing, professional skepticism, and Educational Level on Auditor Performance. The research was conducted with auditors at the Public Accounting Firm Jojo Sunarjo & Partners to understand how psychological characteristics, professional behaviour, and educational background contribute to optimal auditor performance. The study included 202 active auditors. Data analysis was carried out using the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) approach with SmartPLS version 4.0. The results show that Self-esteem, Knowledge Sharing, Professional Skepticism, and Educational Level positively influence Auditor Performance. Meanwhile, Narcissism has an adverse effect on Auditor Performance. These findings highlight the importance of personality traits and professional conduct in supporting the quality of auditor performance.

This study aims to analyze the influence of Profitability, Liquidity, Leverage, Opinion Shopping, and Public Accounting Firm (KAP) Size on Going Concern Audit Opinion in property and real estate sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the 2020–2024 period. The audit opinion going concern is an important issue because it reflects the company's ability to maintain its business continuity in the midst of economic uncertainty and increasingly complex market dynamics. The research population includes all companies in the property and real estate sectors on the IDX, with sample selection using purposive sampling techniques that resulted in 60 companies as the object of the study. The collected data was analyzed using the logistic regression method to test the influence of each independent variable on the audit opinion going concern. The results of the study show that profitability has a negative and significant effect on the audit opinion of going concern, which means that the higher the level of profitability of the company, the less likely the auditor to give an audit opinion of going concern. Furthermore, Opinion Shopping has been proven to have a positive and significant effect on going concern audit opinions, so that the practice of seeking alternative auditor opinions has the potential to increase the risk of issuing going concern opinions. Meanwhile, the variables Liquidity, Leverage, and KAP Size did not show a significant influence on the audit opinion going concern. These findings confirm that certain financial performance factors as well as management behavior in seeking auditor opinions have an important role in determining audit opinion going concern, while other factors such as the size of the KAP are not necessarily determinative.

This study aims to analyze the influence of auditor experience and professionalism on the ability to detect audit conditions in Public Accounting Firms (KAP) in South Jakarta. The background of this study is based on the important role of auditors in ensuring the integrity of financial statements and preventing financial practices that can harm various parties, including investors, shareholders, and regulators. In an increasingly complex business world, layout practices are increasingly difficult to detect without adequate professional skills. Therefore, factors such as auditor experience and professionalism are crucial in supporting audit quality. This study used a survey method with a questionnaire instrument distributed to auditors working at several KAPs in the study area. The collected data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software to test the proposed hypotheses. The results showed that auditor experience significantly influenced the ability to detect audit conditions, indicating that the greater the auditor's work experience, the sharper their ability to identify indications of conditions. In addition, auditor professionalism was also proven to have a positive effect on the detection of audit conditions. Aspects such as responsibility, objectivity, competence, and commitment to professional ethics are important foundations for an effective and independent audit process. These findings indicate that integrity, responsibility, and adherence to professional standards are important factors supporting audit effectiveness. This research is expected to serve as a reference for public accounting firms (KAPs) in improving audit quality through competency development, ongoing training, and upholding auditor professional ethics in the workplace. This study also recommends the need for ongoing training to increase auditor sensitivity to increasingly complex conditions.

This study aims to investigate the influence of workload, competence, and red flags on auditors' ability to detect financial statement fraud. Fraud detection is a crucial aspect of the audit process, especially amidst increasing business complexity and pressure on the integrity of financial reporting. This study was conducted on 104 external auditors working at 12 Public Accounting Firms (KAP) operating in the Bekasi area. Respondents were selected using a purposive sampling technique, namely selecting samples based on certain criteria relevant to the research objectives. Data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires compiled based on research variable indicators, then analyzed using hypothesis testing with the help of SPSS Statistics software version 26. The results of the analysis indicate that partially, the variables of workload and red flags have a negative influence on auditors' ability to detect financial statement fraud. This indicates that auditors with high workloads or who do not accurately identify red flags have a lower tendency to detect fraud. Conversely, auditor competence shows a significant positive influence on fraud detection ability. Auditors who have adequate knowledge, skills, and experience tend to be more capable of identifying and analyzing indications of fraud in financial statements. Simultaneously, the three independent variables—workload, competence, and red flags—significantly influence auditors' ability to detect financial statement fraud. This finding underscores the importance of managing auditor workload, improving competence through ongoing training, and developing a thorough understanding of red flag indicators to enhance audit effectiveness and financial statement quality. This research is expected to contribute to the development of audit practices and the enhancement of auditor professionalism in Indonesia.

This study aims to test and analyze the influence of independence, task complexity, and auditor experience on audit judgment. Audit judgment is one of the important components in the audit process that determines the quality of audit report results. The better the auditor's consideration, the higher the level of reliability of the audited financial statements. This research was conducted at Public Accounting Firms (KAP) operating in the Bekasi area. The variables used in this study consisted of audit judgment as a dependent variable, and independence, task complexity, and auditor experience as independent variables. The sampling technique was carried out using a non-probability sampling method, using a purposive sampling approach. The sample obtained was 12 companies with a total of 76 auditor respondents. The analysis method used is Structural Equation Modeling Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) by measuring three stages: outer model test, inner model test, and hypothesis test. The results of the study show that the three independent variables, namely independence, task complexity, and auditor experience, have a positive and significant influence on audit judgment. This means that the higher the level of auditor independence, the more complex the tasks handled, and the more experience the auditor has, the better the audit considerations will be in the audit decision-making process. The implications of this study underscore the importance of maintaining and improving the quality of auditor professionalism, through continuous training, increasing flight hours, and maintaining an independent attitude in carrying out the audit process. In addition, the organization is also expected to provide adequate support for the sustainable development of auditor competencies. It is hoped that these findings can be an input for public accounting firms and related institutions in improving the quality of financial audit results and strengthening public trust in the auditor profession.