Exploring internal auditor independence motivators: Kenyan perspective

Abstract

The institute of internal auditors expressed the role of internal audit as that providing objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve an organization’s operations. In performing thisrole the internal auditors are required by the international standards to exercise professional independence and objectivity. Audit independence means freedom from conditions that threaten mental attitude which is unbiased. The literature suggests several factors which affect the audit independence in Kenya, which are explored in this study. The study collected its data using a self-made questionnaire which was distributed amongauditors in Kenya so as to establish the status ofinternal auditor’s independence in Kenya. The data collected was subjected to multiple regression analysis so as to testhypotheses and make conclusions on internal audit independence and its motivators in Kenya. The study established that that auditor’s involvements in management and audit committee effectiveness, among other factors have significant influence on the internal auditor’s independence in Kenya.

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C., K (2024). Exploring internal auditor independence motivators: Kenyan perspective. Afribary. Retrieved from https://tracking.afribary.com/works/exploring-internal-auditor-independence-motivators-kenyan-perspective

MLA 8th

C., Kamau "Exploring internal auditor independence motivators: Kenyan perspective" Afribary. Afribary, 03 Oct. 2024, https://tracking.afribary.com/works/exploring-internal-auditor-independence-motivators-kenyan-perspective. Accessed 06 Jan. 2026.

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C., Kamau . "Exploring internal auditor independence motivators: Kenyan perspective". Afribary, Afribary, 03 Oct. 2024. Web. 06 Jan. 2026. < https://tracking.afribary.com/works/exploring-internal-auditor-independence-motivators-kenyan-perspective >.

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C., Kamau . "Exploring internal auditor independence motivators: Kenyan perspective" Afribary (2024). Accessed January 06, 2026. https://tracking.afribary.com/works/exploring-internal-auditor-independence-motivators-kenyan-perspective

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