Economics, Econometrics and Finance
8 years ago

Auditors Exposed as Weak Link in Corporate Governance, Putting Ugandans at Risk

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SSRN Electronic Journal
The Accounting Gatekeeper: The Role of the External Auditor in Corporate Governance in Uganda
Jimmy Walabyeki

Paper Summary

The article examines how external auditors in Uganda help protect shareholders, creditors, and depositors in financial institutions. It looks at the role of auditors in ensuring good corporate governance, especially in the wake of major company collapses. The researchers focus on the importance of auditors in overseeing the financial health and integrity of microfinance, insurance, and banking sectors in Uganda.

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