This thesis presents empirical research on the perceptions of external auditors (EAs)
regarding the impact of three dimensions of auditing, namely the objectivity of the Internal …

Contributors to audit committee effectiveness: An experimental study of external auditors’
perception Page 1 Corporate Governance and Organizational Behavior Review / Volume 7 …

Hiring an independent auditor is a fundamental goal that companies pursue to ensure the
integrity of financial reporting. In developing countries, the literature focuses on examining …

Private equity firms stay invested in their portfolio companies for up to several years after an
initial public offering. Despite private equity firms having incentives and opportunities to …

A recent hit movie, The Wolf of Wall Street, highlighted the fraudulent activity of the
investment bank Stratton Oakmont. Unfortunately, this was not the only such financial firm …

This paper examines the effect of financial sponsor-backing on post-IPO accelerated
selldowns, an increasingly popular exit strategy. Selldowns are defined as block trades …