The Impact of Corporate Governance on Auditor Selection: An Empirical Study on Service Companies in Jordan

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https://doi.org/10.25255/jss.2017.6.4.886.901

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Corporate Governance, Auditor Selection, Jordan

Abstract

Corporate governance mechanism is of great importance, since it is a key determinant of high (low) quality auditors. This research is intended to examine the impact of corporate governance on auditor selection in several service companies listed in Amman Stock Exchange. To test the research hypotheses, descriptive methods and statistical analyses will be used in this research including the percentages, means, and the standard deviations as well as the binary logical regression.

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Published

2017-10-01

How to Cite

Al-Lozi, N. M. (2017). The Impact of Corporate Governance on Auditor Selection: An Empirical Study on Service Companies in Jordan. Journal of Social Sciences (COES&Amp;RJ-JSS), 6(4), 886–901. https://doi.org/10.25255/jss.2017.6.4.886.901