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(Student Pilot) From Allusion to Illusion: How Accounting Mindset Contributes to Audit Errors

How Accounting Training Affects Auditors' Decisions

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100 years or below
All
Phase N/A
1 Location

Brief description of study.

The purpose of this study is to examine how traditional accounting training affects financial auditors' judgments of the reasonableness of fair value estimates.

Detailed description of study

The purpose of this study is to examine how traditional accounting training affects financial auditors' judgments of the reasonableness of fair value estimates.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: healthy
  • Age: 100 years or below
  • Gender: All

This study investigates how traditional accounting training influences the decisions made by financial auditors when they assess the fairness of value estimates. Fair value estimates refer to the estimated worth of an asset or liability based on current market conditions, which can be subjective and require careful judgment.

Participants in this study will undergo specific procedures to evaluate their decision-making processes in auditing contexts. These procedures may involve reviewing case studies or completing assessments that simulate real-world auditing scenarios.

  • Who can participate: Eligibility criteria not specified.
  • Study details: Participants will engage in activities that assess their auditing judgment skills. They may review case studies or complete assessments designed to mimic actual auditing tasks.
Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1602010554

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