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Research Methodology : Assignment Sample

   

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TABLE OF CONTENTSBackground.................................................................................................................................1Research aims and objectives......................................................................................................1Research questions......................................................................................................................1Rationale.....................................................................................................................................1Literature review.........................................................................................................................1Research methodology-...............................................................................................................3Conclusion..................................................................................................................................4REFERENCES................................................................................................................................5
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Title- What we learn from recent auditing scandals (KPMG and Carillion)BackgroundIn recent years, many audit firms in the UK has been indulged in the unfair practices inrespect of external audit practices and had failed to detect going concern problem with someorganisation (reference?). Despite KPMG is one of the big 4 audit firm, the largest clients andthe second largest Britain’s construction company and multinational facilities management andconstruction Services Company (Carillion) have been suddenly collapsed without any signsleaving behind it a debt of over 1.5 billion pound.(Thomas, 2018) This disaster could be easily avoided if the Audit Company (KPMG) has detected theproblem at its early stage. Though detection of such problem is not easy but it is responsibility ofthe auditor to ensure fairness and integrity towards its auditing function. This is clearly an auditfailure and will impact negatively on audit firm from wider stakeholder’s prospective(Accounting scandals prompt KPMG ban on non-audit work, 2019). The study includes theresearchmethods and description about the issue of the audit scandal in both companies becausein recent years it has become a major issue in most of the countries and creates loss for theoverall economy. Furthermore, the aims and objectives are also made in relation to the study.This research study will be describing various issues that had been faced at the time of the auditscandal as it is important to know that due to this how other major sectors get affected. Research aims and objectivesAim: The aim behind initiating current study to assess reasons behind auditing scandalassociated withKPMG and Carillion.ObjectivesTo assess the trend of the audit scandal in the recent times with regards to UK companies.To investigate KPMG and Carillion practices in the context of current accountingscandal. To develop new ideas which contribute to the audit practice. Research questions Q.1 What are factors that may cause of auditing scandal with regards to KPMG and Carillion?
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