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Choix de l’auditeur externe, honoraires d’audit et gouvernance des entreprises françaises

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  • Mehdi Nekhili

    (Université de Reims Champagne Ardennes)

  • Wafa Masmoudi

    (Université de Sfax (Tunisie))

  • Dhikra Chebbi Nehkili

    (Université de Bourgogne)

Abstract

(VF)L’objectif de cette recherche est d’examiner la relation entre la taille de l’auditeur externe et le montant des honoraires d’audit. Le choix de l’auditeur est, quant à lui, expliqué par les caractéristiques de gouvernance et de propriété de la firme. Sur la base d’un échantillon de 96 entreprises françaises cotées pendant la période 2004-2006, nous appliquons, pour tenir compte de cette double relation, un modèle de sélection de type Heckman. Les résultats du modèle montrent principalement le rôle prépondérant des comités d’audit indépendants dans la sélection des auditeurs de grande taille et la présence d’une prime d’audit en faveur des auditeurs de grande taille. (VA)The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between the external auditor size and the audit fees. The selection of an external auditor is, however, explained by governance and ownership characteristics of the firm. Based on a sample of 96 listed French firms over the period 2004-2006, we use, to take account of this dual relationship, a Heckman’s selection model. Results show mainly the important role of independent audit committees in the selection of big auditors and the presence of a “Big auditor” premium.

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  • Mehdi Nekhili & Wafa Masmoudi & Dhikra Chebbi Nehkili, 2009. "Choix de l’auditeur externe, honoraires d’audit et gouvernance des entreprises françaises," Working Papers CREGO 1090501, Université de Bourgogne - CREGO EA7317 Centre de recherches en gestion des organisations.
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    auditeur externe; Big Four; honoraires d’audit; gouvernance; structure de propriété; external auditor; audit fees; governance; ownership structure.;
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    • G30 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - General
    • M40 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Accounting - - - General

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