Enhancing audit quality through research-based practices: a comparative study of China and Indonesia

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IMPACTThis article is essential reading for audit practitioners, policy advisors, and public financial management specialists working in Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs), government ministries, and international development organizations. By comparing research-based audit (RBA) practices in China and Indonesia, it offers actionable insights into how evidence-driven methodologies can transform audit quality and governance outcomes. The authors present a practical framework to assess and strengthen institutional capacity in audit planning, data use, and policy integration. For practitioners, the findings demonstrate how context-specific adaptations can increase audit relevance, improve SDG monitoring, and support strategic reform. The article bridges theory and practice, offering a roadmap for SAIs to evolve from compliance checkers to strategic knowledge partners in public governance.