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REVISITING THE POLICEMAN THEORY OF AUDITING: A REVIEW OF ITS HISTORICAL AND MODERN APPLICATIONS

Olumide Chike Adebayo
Published 06 February 2025
Vol. 12, No. 2 (2024)
pp. 8-19
CC BY 4.0
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    Olumide Chike Adebayo
    Department of Accounting, Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria
    NG

Over the years, Policeman Theory has undergone dynamic transformations, responding to the ever-changing complexities of business environments, regulatory landscapes, and societal expectations. As auditors play a crucial role in ensuring transparency, accountability, and the reliability of financial information, understanding the nuances of the Policeman Theory becomes imperative for both scholars and practitioners. This study embarks on a comprehensive review of the past and present dimensions of the Policeman Theory, shedding light on its origins, evolution, and contemporary relevance. This study utilized an exploratory research design, and data were collected from secondary sources through a thorough review of relevant existing literature. The findings underscore the relevance of the Policeman Theory, emphasizing auditors' role as vigilant overseers in detecting and deterring financial irregularities and fraud. The study reinforces the importance of auditors acting as proactive guardians against financial improprieties, resonating with the call for innovative approaches such as the integration of forensic accounting practices. Independence, highlighted as a cornerstone, aligns with the principles of the Policeman Theory, emphasizing the role of auditors as independent evaluators safeguarding against financial misconduct. Based on the findings, it is recommended that auditors embrace continuous learning and adaptation to stay abreast of technological advancements. The integration of forensic accounting practices should be explored as a proactive strategy to address the inadequacies of traditional audit reports and enhance fraud detection capabilities

JournalBusiness and Management Sciences Journal
ISSN3064-8424
Volume / IssueVol. 12, No. 2 (2024)
Pages8-19
Published06 February 2025
DOI10.5281/zenodo.14823389
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LicenseCC BY 4.0 — reuse with attribution
PublisherKeith Publications
Adebayo, O. (2025). REVISITING THE POLICEMAN THEORY OF AUDITING: A REVIEW OF ITS HISTORICAL AND MODERN APPLICATIONS. Business and Management Sciences Journal, Vol. 12 No. 2, pp. 8-19. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14823389

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