International Journal of Finance and Accounting
p-ISSN: 2168-4812 e-ISSN: 2168-4820
2016; 5(2): 98-119
doi:10.5923/j.ijfa.20160502.04

Azza H. Shalaby 1, Shehab Yehia Mohamed Ahmed Eltobgey 2
1College of Business Admiration- Al Rass, University of Qassim, Saudi Arabia
2University of Jena, Germany
Correspondence to: Azza H. Shalaby , College of Business Admiration- Al Rass, University of Qassim, Saudi Arabia.
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This study aimed to demonstrate the impact of the application of a set of independent variables in providing and communicating information which affecting the corporate governance mechanisms and its impact on all parties concerned (the external auditor, subject of the study) as the dependent variable. The sample is derived from a Population of internal auditing managers, external auditing managers and audit committee managers at Monetary and financial companies listed on the stock exchange and office auditors in Saudi Arabia in Jeddah and Riyadh. To achieve the objective of the study, the researchers developed a questionnaire. Validity and reliability were established in the questionnaire and administrated to the sample of the study, and (100) usable questionnaires were returned and entered into the SPSS statistical software, the researcher use a number of statistical procedures in data analysis using Statistical Package for Social Studies (SPSS) & (Minitab) to identify the response rates of the sample subjects on the questionnaire's items by using Linear and stepwise regression methods to test the relationship between the dependent and independent variables of the study, besides using Spearman coefficient to clarify the link among variables, in addition to the use of Cronbach's alpha statistical to test the hypotheses of the study. The goal of this study is to strengthen and expand the previous findings by evaluating the interrelationship among all the variables of corporate governance mechanisms and the combined effects among them in audit office. And thus increase the Job Performance of the External Auditor. The results of the study indicate that there is a positive relationship between the application of corporate governance mechanisms, and the quality of the performance of the external auditor. The study recommends the need of the companies in different economic units in Saudi Arabia for applying the controls of corporate governance, with an attempt to develop a special guide in line with the conditions of Saudi Arabia economic environment.
Keywords: Corporate governance mechanisms, Accounting information, The quality of the performance of the external auditor
Cite this paper: Azza H. Shalaby , Shehab Yehia Mohamed Ahmed Eltobgey , The Role of Control of Corporate Governance Mechanisms in Improving the Quality of Accounting Information and Its Impact on Developing the Performance of the External Auditor in Saudi Arabia Environment, International Journal of Finance and Accounting , Vol. 5 No. 2, 2016, pp. 98-119. doi: 10.5923/j.ijfa.20160502.04.
- Y refers to the dependent variable- X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 ........ Refers to a set of independent variables.1 - Inquiries relating to research range.From the table above analysis, it is clear that most of the participants in the survey find that the stage of knowledge reader about audit reports had received support in determining the perception messages. With the necessity to define a minimum quality of the service level, the threat to the independence of the Audit Office, the lack of internal control system, and the accounting reports not keep pace with the ongoing changes in society, all of these make the form and content of the report of the current audit office does not reflect the sincerity and integrity of the information contained in the financial statements, Shareholders need effective tool can be turned on accounting thought by eliminating of deficiencies that hit the content of accounting information and reports which affect on the output away from the rumors and speculation, to make it easier for auditors and maintain shareholders' equity, and that's what ended with theoretical study of research.2- Inquiries relating to the hypothesis of the research.
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![]() | Table (3). Shows the goal that seeks to achieve from behind the corporate governance mechanism |
![]() | Table (4). Shows the importance of the criteria of the quality of accounting information and, the quality of the performance of the external auditor as dependent variables |
![]() | Table (5). Shows the impact of controls and procedures, of corporate governance (independent variable) in improving the quality of accounting information (dependent variable) |
![]() | Table (6). Shows the effects of the quality of accounting information for corporate governments (independent variable) on the quality of the performance of the external auditor. (Dependent variable) |






b. The second hypothesis: The effects of the quality of accounting information for corporate governments (independent variable) on the quality of the performance of the external auditor. (Dependent variable) First: from the perspective of the external auditorRegression AnalysisThe regression equation isYC = - 0.164 + 0.357 XC1 + 0.227 XC2 + 0.250 XC3 + 0.236 XC4






