Factors Considered by Public Quoted Companies in Kenya in Selecting External Auditors

Abstract

The study investigates the factors considered by publicly quoted companies in selecting external auditors. Appointing an auditor in a market with a varied matrix of audit units is not yet an easy task for business firms. This task is made even more difficult by the fact that the clients have an open field with varied factors to consider in selecting an external auditor. The services offered by external auditors are intangible and vary in quality because of individual differences...........