Purpose of the study: It is the goal of this study to explore selected Malaysian public universities undergraduates awareness and knowledge level of internal Shariah audit. Methodology: The research used the quantitative approach of the survey. A survey was administrated to undergraduate students in accounting and finance programs in selected Malaysian public universities. Main Findings: The results of this research may indicate the level of knowledge and awareness among accounting students in selected Malaysian public universities. The outcomes of this research could serve as a reference point for the public universities, regulatory and professional bodies in evaluating the execution of a complete internal Shariah audit’s framework. This research will help to enhance the accounting courses offered by selected Malaysian public universities. Applications of this study: This research may provide the accounting students and professional accountants the understanding of the importance.....

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It is this research‟s objective to analyze factors that cause an effective internal Shariah audit among the Islamic Financial Institutions (IFIs) in Bahrain. The questionnaire method has been employed to examine the said topic. The questionnaire‟s primary source of information was the Accounting and Auditing Organizations for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) Governance Standards. Meanwhile, the respondents are consisted of 52 IFIs‟ head of internal Shariah audit department. These IFIs are registered with the Central Bank of Bahrain. To analyze those relationships the structural equation method (SEM) via SmarPLS3.0 has been adopted. The study has found that the effective execution of internal Shariah audit is positively linked with the competency and performance of internal Shariah audit. Meanwhile, the other two variables, i.e. being independent and Shariah supervisory board have been discovered to be positively related with internal Shariah audit effectiveness. Nonetheles.....

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It is this study’s goal to conceptually examine the impact of Audit and Governance Committee (AGC) on the performance of internal Shariah auditors among Islamic banks. The researcher has used an Islamic worldview based and Islamic accountability theory to understand this subject. The paper proposes that AGC in terms of its independence, qualification and experience may impact Islamic banks’ internal Shariah audit performance. This study makes a contribution to the literature of Shariah auditing, particularly of internal Shariah auditing’s performance. It also tries to examine the impact of AGC on internal Shariah audit performance from Islamic point of view.  ..

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The paper focuses on establishing accounting standards for the awqaf system in order to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of its operation. Standardization could cut costs and reduce the risk of mismanagement so that services provided by awqaf strengthen development fundamentals. Thus, it is essential that Muslim countries adopt unified accounting standards to ensure accountability and transparency of various transactions related to awqaf. This will provide flexibility concerning allocations of awqaf endowments so that priority will be given to projects related to people’s basic needs. The proposed framework is designed based on the literature review to conceptualize the need of standardization of accounting for awqaf. The contribution of this paper is to add value to the literature of accounting for awqaf...

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This paper aims to explore past researches that examine the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and financial performance. The researcher intends to conduct researches that examine the relationship between CSR and financial performance in Iraq corporations. This paper highlights review of literatures from various countries that examine relationships between CSR with financial performance. This paper is based on secondary sources which are accumulated from many researches in Malaysia, Australia, UK, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Nigerian, and Jordan. The study uses information generated from literature reviewed from different researchers relating to the topic. This method was applied by collecting information from journals and online sources relating to the issue under consideration. Regression analysis documents significant evidence to support a positive relationship between CSR and financial performance. Evidence suggests that CSR leads to good financial performance in .....

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Accounting information system and internal audit effectiveness assist management in making appropriate decisions. The experience of accountants and auditors may enhance decision making. Moreover, the effect of accountants’ and auditors’ experience on the relation between accounting information system and internal audit effectiveness was not considered in the previous studies. This research aims to develop a structural equation model for the moderating effect of experiences on the relation between accounting information system characteristics and the internal audit effectiveness in Iraqi stock exchange-traded companies. Five constructs representing the characteristics of accounting information system have been selected including integration, flexibility, reliability, relevance, and timeliness. A quantitative approach has been used to achieve the research objective. A survey was conducted on 365 respondents including accountants, auditors and managers in several companies in the Iraq.....

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Purpose - This study aims at understanding and explaining the issues related to the independence of internal audit Police Officers at the Ministry of Interior in Sudan. Design/methodology/approach - A qualitative research approach and study case design had been used by this study. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews, document materials reviews, and observations. Findings - The study found that the application of the independence principle is limited. This is due to the constraint of the command system followed by the Police Force. In spite of that, substantial improvement has been achieved by the internal auditors at the Ministry of Interior in Sudan. The internal audit department is supported by a number of decrees that enhanced its organizational rank and the independence of individual internal audit Police Officers. Practical implications – In view of challenges of internal audit independence police officers, the current case study research contributes to enha.....

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Purpose - This study aims at understanding and explaining the issues related to the independence of internal audit Police Officers at the Ministry of Interior in Sudan. Design/methodology/approach - A qualitative research approach and study case design had been used by this study. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews, document materials reviews, and observations. Findings - The study found that the application of the independence principle is limited. This is due to the constraint of the command system followed by the Police Force. In spite of that, substantial improvement has been achieved by the internal auditors at the Ministry of Interior in Sudan. The internal audit department is supported by a number of decrees that enhanced its organizational rank and the independence of individual internal audit Police Officers. Practical implications – In view of challenges of internal audit independence police officers, the current case study research contributes to enha.....

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It is the goal of this study to explore selected Malaysian public universities undergraduates’ awareness and knowledge level of internal Shariah audit. The research used the quantitative approach of the survey. A survey was administrated to undergraduate students in accounting and finance programs in selected Malaysian public universities. The results of this research may indicate the level of knowledge and awareness among accounting students in selected Malaysian public universities. The outcomes of this research could serve as a reference point for the public universities, regulatory and professional bodies in evaluating the execution of a complete internal Shariah audit’s framework. This research will help to enhance the accounting courses offered by selected Malaysian public universities. This research may provide the accounting students and professional accountants the understanding of the importance of internal Shariah auditing in Malaysian IFIs. Awareness of Internal.....

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The objective of this paper is to analyze the development of an effective internal Shariah audit framework for Islamic banks in Bahrain using Islamic agency theory. The questionnaire method and Islamic agency theory were used to examine the independence and effectiveness of internal Shariah audits. The insights from the study are gained through the Islamic agency theory, which has a direct relationship with the degrees of independence and effectiveness. The findings indicate that a well-founded Islamic agency theory could potentially be used as the theoretical foundation in building a conceptual, multifaceted framework. This research fills a gap in terms of the level of development for an effective internal Shariah audit framework in Islamic banks using Islamic agency theory. ? 2021 AESS Publications...

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