Influence of Competence, Independence, and Professionalism of Government Internal Auditors on Audit Quality at the Representative Offices of the Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP)

Abstract

Purpose: Many cases related to audit quality in Indonesia have become phenomena that need to be investigated. Some determinants of audit quality are competence, independence, and professionalism. In practice, an auditor has problems carrying out his duties. However, this is a challenge for auditors. Therefore, the purpose of this resource is to determine The Influence of Competence, Independence, and Professionalism of Government Internal Auditors on Audit Quality at the Representative Offices of the Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP) of South Sulawesi Province. Method: The variables in this research are Competence (X1), Independence (X2), Professionalism (X3), and Audit Quality (Y). The study sample comprised of 40 respondents. The type of research carried out in this study was quantitative using primary data. The data-collection technique used in this study was a questionnaire. The population of this research included all internal auditors at the Representative Office of the Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP) of South Sulawesi Province. The sample used in this study was determined using a random sampling technique. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistical analysis, normality test, linearity test, multicollinearity test, heteroscedasticity test, multiple regression analysis test, R Square test, t statistical test, and F statistical test. Result: The results of the research partially show that competence and professionalism have positive and significant effects on audit quality, while independence has positive and insignificant effects on audit quality. Simultaneously, it shows that the competence, independence, and professionalism of government internal auditors have a positive and significant effect on audit quality at the Representative Offices of the Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP) of South Sulawesi Province.