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June 15, 2026Accounting Horizons

Auditor Independence: The Challenge of Fact and Appearance.

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MSMichael H. SuttonAmerican International Group (United States)

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Implication

Opinion discusses the importance of auditor independence in financial reporting, implying ethical advancements in practice.

Key Points

  • To highlight the significance of auditor independence in improving financial reporting standards in the United States.
  • Discussed the role of independent auditors in financial reporting.
  • Examined ethical considerations and challenges within the changing business landscape.
  • Considered the impact of internal audit outsourcing on auditor independence.
  • Emphasized the evolving challenges faced by auditors in maintaining independence.
  • Identified the critical role of ethics in enhancing financial reporting.
  • Suggested the need for safeguards to uphold auditor independence amidst outsourcing trends.

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Michael H. Sutton (1997) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2f96eca1cfeec49082821fhttps://doi.org/10.2308/ah-9704142807
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