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The Impact of Using Information Technology in Internal Auditing on the Quality of Financial Report: A Field Study on a Sample of Economic Entities in Algeria.

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Title: The Impact of Using Information Technology in Internal Auditing on the Quality of Financial Report: A Field Study on a Sample of Economic Entities in Algeria.
Authors: Hayet, Akachat, Zohra, Lakhal Fatima, Rima, Dafri
Source: Science, Education & Innovations in the Context of Modern Problems; 2025, Vol. 8 Issue 11, p131-156, 26p
Subject Terms: INFORMATION technology, INTERNAL auditing, ENTERPRISE resource planning, AUDITING, FINANCIAL statements, ELECTRONIC data processing, MIXED methods research
Geographic Terms: ALGERIA
Abstract: This study aims to examine the impact of using information technology (IT) techniques in internal auditing on the quality of financial reporting in a sample of economic entities in Algeria. To achieve this objective, the research adopts a mixed-method approach, combining a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews to ensure a comprehensive analysis. Quantitative data were collected through a survey of 99 employees working in internal audit departments across 30 economic entities, while the qualitative dimension relied on interviews with three internal auditors to capture practical insights. Path analysis using the partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) approach in SmartPLS 4 was employed to test the hypotheses. The findings reveal a significant positive impact of IT use (particularly ERP systems and data analysis tools) on both internal audit effectiveness and the quality of financial reporting. However, the mediating role of internal audit between IT use and financial reporting quality was not supported. Furthermore, the absence of audit committees, limited management support, lack of advanced IT tools, and the failure of boards of directors to fully implement internal audit recommendations weakened the contribution of internal audit in enhancing financial reporting quality. The study recommends strengthening auditors' IT competencies, establishing audit committees, ensuring the execution of audit recommendations, and investing in modern technological tools to reinforce internal audit effectiveness and financial reporting quality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:This study aims to examine the impact of using information technology (IT) techniques in internal auditing on the quality of financial reporting in a sample of economic entities in Algeria. To achieve this objective, the research adopts a mixed-method approach, combining a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews to ensure a comprehensive analysis. Quantitative data were collected through a survey of 99 employees working in internal audit departments across 30 economic entities, while the qualitative dimension relied on interviews with three internal auditors to capture practical insights. Path analysis using the partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) approach in SmartPLS 4 was employed to test the hypotheses. The findings reveal a significant positive impact of IT use (particularly ERP systems and data analysis tools) on both internal audit effectiveness and the quality of financial reporting. However, the mediating role of internal audit between IT use and financial reporting quality was not supported. Furthermore, the absence of audit committees, limited management support, lack of advanced IT tools, and the failure of boards of directors to fully implement internal audit recommendations weakened the contribution of internal audit in enhancing financial reporting quality. The study recommends strengthening auditors' IT competencies, establishing audit committees, ensuring the execution of audit recommendations, and investing in modern technological tools to reinforce internal audit effectiveness and financial reporting quality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:27900169
DOI:10.56334/sei/8.11.11