The Contribution of Internal Audit Diamond Model in Preventing Fraud and Corruption | Chapter 6| Business, Management and Economics: Research Progress Vol. 6

Internal audit is a powerful policy tool in the private and public sectors that enhances sound financial management of organizations and ensures their sustainability by preventing fraudulent actions. The success of its implementation is focused on a multitude of factors concerning the internal environment in which it operates as well as the evolving dynamic external environment. Methodologically, the paper is based on the Internal Audit Standards and provides a systematic literature review. The theoretical model, known as the 'Diamond Model', developed four main pillars of internal audit effectiveness: inputs (budget, staffing, internal auditors’ adequacy, digital assets), outputs (audit reports, recommendations, assurance services, consulting services), processes (planning, execution, reporting, follow-up), and internal audit relationships with all stakeholders (senior management, audit committee, auditees, external auditors). Those pillars are constrained by time, quality, quantity, and cost. The research results illuminate key aspects of internal audit effectiveness in terms of sustainable governance with emphasis on ESG criteria. The research novelty is evident in the practical usage of the Diamond Model which serves as an innovative tool for sound governance improving internal processes and operations, monitoring compliance with policies, laws, and regulations, aligning the objectives of the organization with its mission, preventing fraud and corruption, and finally adding value to the organization and improve performance of its operations.

 

Author (s) Details

Evangelia Pappa
Department of Marketing & Management, European University of Cyprus, Open University of Cyprus and Hellenic Open University, Cyprus.

 

Panagiotis Kyriakogkonas
Department of Accounting and Finance, University of Western Macedonia, Greece.

 

John Filos
Department of Public Administration, School of Economy and Public Administration, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Greece.

 

Angeliki Samara
Department of Accounting and Finance, School of Business Administration, University of Macedonia, Greece.

 

Georgios Georgiou
Ministry of National Economy and Finance, Greece.

 

 

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Determinants of Internal Audit Independence in State Universities | Chapter 2 | Managing Higher Education and Enterprises in Developing Countries Beyond COVID-19: Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Business and Management Dynamics

Internal auditing has emerged as a solution to the growing tendency towards malfeasance among higher education institutions in developing countries. This malfeasance has resulted in poor service delivery, leading to an exodus of students to go and seek university education in developed countries. State universities have adopted internal auditing as a mechanism to promote good corporate governance and, hence, improve the overall performance of the universities. Internal auditing is defined as an ‘independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organisation’s operations. Internal auditing ceases to add value when it is not independent and objective. The aim of this study is to identify the determinants of internal audit independence in higher education institutions, specifically state or public universities in developing countries. The research uses cases of state universities in Zimbabwe, where 11 interviews were conducted with chief internal auditors to collect qualitative data. The findings indicate that internal audit stakeholders are the main determinants of internal audit independence. The research recommends that the audit committee, top management, and the government should actively and purposefully take steps to enhance and safeguard the independence of internal audit functions in state-owned universities.

Author(s) Details:

Melania Chenjerai,
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa.

Job Dubihlela,
University of Kwazulu Natal, South Africa.

Frank Makoza,
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa.

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