@article{MAKHILLAJIT2005444892, title = {Ethical Implications of Independent Quality Auditing}, journal = {Asian Journal of Information Technology}, volume = {4}, number = {4}, pages = {421-423}, year = {2005}, issn = {1682-3915}, doi = {ajit.2005.421.423}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1682-3915&doi=ajit.2005.421.423}, author = {James E. Walters and}, keywords = {}, abstract = {Business ethical violations are being reported almost daily in business journals. Are auditors of these businesses at fault? This study addresses possible lack-of-ethics issues in quality assurance auditing. Examined are the factors that may lead to unethical auditing behaviors of auditors, registration companies, and companies being audited. Also analyzed are: how auditor personal characteristics and audit firm quality control and review producers are linked to quality audit ethics.} }