The Effect of Lowballing on Auditor Independence and Audit Opinion (Case Study at the Public Accounting Office for the Special Capital Region of Jakarta)

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effect of lowballing on auditor independence and audit opinion. This study uses a sample of 200 respondents who work as auditors in the Public Accountant Offices in the DKI Jakarta areas which are listed in the 2017 Public Accountants Office Directory published by the Indonesian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (IAPI). This study uses primary data with a questionnaire. Auditors participating in this study include junior auditors, senior auditors, managers and partners who carry out work in the field of auditing. The analytical method used to test hypotheses is Simple Linear Regression. The final results of this study are that Lowballing has a significant effect on Auditor Independence and Lowballing has a significant effect on Audit Opinion.

Keywords: lowballing, auditor independence, Audit Opinion

DOI: 10.7176/RJFA/11-4-05

Publication date: February 29^th 2020