Table of contents
HOW TO POP THE QUESTION — THE ART OF ASKING QUESTIONS
Gerald VintenEveryone thinks that they can ask a question that will produce an appropriate range of answers. Research suggests the opposite. Reference is made to Dr Belson's study of 29…
THAT AWKWARD QUESTION — HOW TO PUT IT
Gerald VintenAuditors frequently ask questions that are regarded as awkward or inconvenient by those who are expected to answer them. The psychologist's distinction between personality and…
OPEN vs CLOSED QUESTIONS — A CLOSED QUESTION?
Gerald VintenThe respective merits of open and closed questions are suggested. Research evidence is then presented. A consideration of the factors that indicate which type of question to opt…
THE ROLE OF ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR IN AUDIT PREPARATION
Keith Doughty, Norman JonesAt the heart of current political controversy is the contracting out of services from the public to the private sector. The refuse collection service was an early example of this…
PREVENTIVE LAW AND MANAGERIAL AUDITING
John Braithwaite, Brent FisseCorporations which flout the law may themselves fall victim to corporate crime. Prevention is more cost‐effective than cure, and many companies are now drawing on their managerial…
AUDITING THE COMPUTER WORK STATION: PART 1 — IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEMS
David Mason, Leslie WillcocksThe extent of the work‐station problem is reviewed and an attempt is made to separate myth from reality. The reported complaints are discussed and some likely causes are…
AUDITING PRACTICES COMMITTEE DRAFT AUDITING GUIDELINE: VALUE FOR MONEY AUDITS
The full text of a new draft guideline on value for money audits is provided. Guidance to auditors on the special factors to be taken into account in the application of auditing…
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Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
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- Professor Jie Zhou