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Dear respondents,
We are undergraduate students of University Tunku Abdul Rahman currently pursuing our Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) Accounting degree. The title for our research project is “Factors Contributing to the Adoption of Internal Audit Function by SMEs in Malaysia”. We are seeking help in completing a questionnaire.
There are two sections in the questionnaire: section A and section B. Section A consists of questions relating to your background and demographic data. While section B includes questions based on the five independent variables or factors that contributing to the adoption of internal audit function.
Your responses are strictly confidential and used solely for academic purpose only. Thank you for your cooperation and participation.

Sincerely,
Khoo Jia Chee
Lee Pei Yuen
Lim Zi Wui
Wong Yoke Pui
Yee Fook Kiat

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) Accounting
Faculty of Business and Finance
University Tunku Abdul Rahman

Section B: Internal audit function adoption factors
This section is seeking your opinion regarding the factors that contributing to the adoption of internal audit function. Please tick your answers accordingly and do not leave any unanswered question. Your answers will be kept strictly confidential.

 
 
 
How much would your firm generate in sales turnover per annum?
 
RM 0-RM200,000(micro)
 
RM 200,001-RM 1,000,000 (small)
 
RM 1,000,001-RM 5,000,000 (medium)
 
 
 
How much net asset does your firm have?
 
RM 0-RM 100,000
 
RM 100,001-RM 500,000
 
Above RM 500,000
 
 
 
How many numbers of employees does your firm have?
 
0 - 4 employees (micro)
 
5 - 19 employees (small)
 
Above 19 employees (medium)
 
 
 
How much would your firm receive in cash inflow per annum?
 
RM 0-RM 500,000
 
RM 500,000-RM 1,000,000
 
Above RM 1,000,000
 
 
 
How much would your firm receive in short term investment per annum?
 
RM 0-RM 50,000
 
RM 50,001-RM 100,000
 
Above RM 100,000
 
 
Firms with higher amount of debt would invest more heavily in internal audit function
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
The trade creditor days.
The effectiveness of fund management.
The different of operating gearing.
The different probabilities of financial distress.
 
 
Firms with strong internal control would reduce the dependence on internal audit function.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
The involvement of supervisor in supervising daily operation.
The segregation of duties in the firm.
The existence of internal auditor helps in improving internal control.
The working experience of internal auditor.
The qualification of internal auditor.
The number of years firm has established internal audit department.
The organizational structure of the firm
 
 
Firms with effective risk management would reduce the adoption of internal audit function.
Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree
The importance of separate risk management committee and designated risk manager.
The industry complexity.
The financial condition and performance of the firm.
The assignment of more experienced personnel.
 
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