Factors affecting the internal auditors’ effectiveness in the Jordanian public sector

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the moderating effect of task complexity on external auditors’ cooperation (EAC), top management empowerment and internal auditors’ independence, which affect internal auditors’ effectiveness in the Jordanian public sector. Design/methodology/approach This paper utilised 117 usable questionnaires from financial managers and internal audit (IA) managers of the Jordanian public sector...