The development of the recent audit regulations underline the fundamental role played by auditors. They are the guarante of the financial statement fiability to protect investors. The question of real or perceived audit quality is ont the heart of these recent regulations. This research develops...

This paper seeks to contribute to the international literature by researching the factors influencing audit fees in France. The French case is specific because the law requires a joint auditing process involving two separate auditors for firms that publish consolidated financial statements....