ABSTRACT
This
study focused on "Problems and Prospects of External Auditors in Auditing
Nigerian companies" using Akintola Williams and Company, in Enugu".
The collections of data (qualitative and quantitative) were acquired for
presentation and analysis to arrive at appropriate findings. A questionnaire
was adopted for this purpose. The research revealed the following as findings:
That the provisions in the companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) protect the
external auditors while carrying out their responsibilities. That collusion by
clients' staff constitutes a problem to external auditors' work. That improper
bookkeeping by clients' staff constitute a major set back to external auditors'
job. The researcher recommends that clients should be given adequate training
from time to time to acquaint them with modern techniques and equipments, such
as use of computers and others. The auditors should avoid any situation that
may impair or lead them to compromising their professional ethics.
OKEUGO, J (2024). “Problem and prospects of External Auditors in Auditing Nigeria Companies (A study of Akintola Williams & Company Enugu):-Okeugo Uchechi J . Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Oct 30, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/problem-and-prospects-of-external-auditors-in-auditing-nigeria-companies-a-study-of-akintola-williams-company-enugu-okeugo-uchechi-j-7-2
JANE, OKEUGO. "“Problem and prospects of External Auditors in Auditing Nigeria Companies (A study of Akintola Williams & Company Enugu):-Okeugo Uchechi J " Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 09 Aug. 2024, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/problem-and-prospects-of-external-auditors-in-auditing-nigeria-companies-a-study-of-akintola-williams-company-enugu-okeugo-uchechi-j-7-2. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
JANE, OKEUGO. "“Problem and prospects of External Auditors in Auditing Nigeria Companies (A study of Akintola Williams & Company Enugu):-Okeugo Uchechi J ". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 09 Aug. 2024. Web. 30 Oct. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/problem-and-prospects-of-external-auditors-in-auditing-nigeria-companies-a-study-of-akintola-williams-company-enugu-okeugo-uchechi-j-7-2 >.
JANE, OKEUGO. "“Problem and prospects of External Auditors in Auditing Nigeria Companies (A study of Akintola Williams & Company Enugu):-Okeugo Uchechi J " Mouau.afribary.org (2024). Accessed 30 Oct. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/problem-and-prospects-of-external-auditors-in-auditing-nigeria-companies-a-study-of-akintola-williams-company-enugu-okeugo-uchechi-j-7-2