Collusive auditors
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The principal-agent theory is applied in the case of a shareholder-auditor-manager model. The shareholder acts as the principal while the manager acts as the agent. In such a setup, the auditor seeks to verify claims by the manager when demanded by the shareholder. The manager carries the incentive to bribe the auditor to cover-up undesirable audit results, while the shareholder must remain committed to the audit policy.
Publication Name: American Economic Review
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0002-8282
Year: 1995
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Input versus output monitoring: who is the residual claimant?
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The residual claimant acts as the rent source and is the principal determinant of choice between input or output monitoring under a principal-agent relationship. Efficiency of the monitoring mode is conditioned by the role the residual claimant plays in the relationship. Ability to select claimancy and the monitoring mode will make the principal select input monitoring and assume the claimant's role.
Publication Name: Journal of Economic Theory
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0022-0531
Year: 1995
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Incentives for corruptible auditors in the absence of commitment
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The usage of optimal contract between agents and auditors in the absence of perfect commitment is discussed.
Publication Name: Journal of Industrial Economics
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0022-1821
Year: 2006
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