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Mahbuba Husnat Medha
Mehzabul Hoque Nahid
Mahreen Naadia

Abstract

This study aims to understand the challenges of adopting an audit management system in Bangladesh from the perspectives of audit firms. These challenges are also mapped to different contexts within the technological-organizational-environmental (TOE) framework. The authors conducted 10 semi-structured interviews with managers in different audit firms in Bangladesh. The authors used a qualitative exploratory approach by applying coding and thematic analysis to arrive at findings and conclusions. The study's most important finding was the identification of environmental variables as a major driver of adoption. This research has uncovered previously unrecognized elements, such as the need for a professional and regulatory environment conducive to auditing and the value of having access to an Audit Management System in many languages. This research adds to the existing body of knowledge by, among other things, highlighting novel moderating elements of the Theory of Excellence (TOE) Framework. This approach goes beyond the typical auditing focus on the person to include the company and has seen little use in the academic literature. In addition, various audit businesses are analyzed from the vantage point of a developing nation. However, much of the research done so far is Western-centric and focuses on big auditing companies. Whereas earlier research focused on surveys, the semi-structured interviews used in this study allow for a more thorough investigation.

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Medha, M. H., Nahid, M. H., & Naadia, M. (2023). Adoption of Audit Management System within Audit farms in Bangladesh. Indonesia Auditing Research Journal, 12(3), 116–133. https://doi.org/10.35335/arj.v12i3.197
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Appendix

Table 5: Rational of interview questions
Interview question Purpos
Does the level of computer technology used in your client’s financial system affect your use of audit management software? To comprehend the possible influence of the client's computer technology infrastructure on the audit process and the adoption of audit management software.
Do you believe that Audit management software is difficult to use and if so, is this impact on your level of use of it? To evaluate the user's view of the usability of audit management software and its possible effect on their use of it.
What is the extent of distrust towards technology and skepticism about its reliability? To evaluate the user's view of the usability of audit management software and its possible effect on their use of the software.
If an audit software system were to be implemented in the future, may I inquire as to your perspective on the potential impact of inadequate system documentation on the audit management system? To gather the individual's ideas and comments on the possible effects of inadequate system documentation on the efficacy and functionality of an audit management software system that could be installed in the future.
Will the audit management system permit auditors to conduct inquiries across diverse accounting systems? To discover if the audit management system being proposed has the capacity to support auditors conducting inquiries across multiple accounting systems.
How does the firm process its integrity with proper identifications and authorizations? To understand of how the organization ensures the integrity of its operations by effective identification and authorization processes.
How your firm provide encouragement and support to adopt the Audit System Management software? To comprehend the strategies, efforts, and procedures that the organization utilizes to inspire and help its members or workers in adopting the Audit System Management software
Do professional accounting body standards have a positive impact on audit firms' intention to use technology-based systems? To examine the possible effect of professional accounting standards imposed by regulatory bodies on audit firms' desire and incentive to embrace and use technology-based solutions for their audit procedures.
Would it be correct to state that vendors offer superior and advanced quality technological resources? To comprehend the quality and capabilities of the technology resources given by different providers