This study investigates the impact of two changes to the auditor's report - a separate section addressing going concern uncertainties (GCU section [GCUsec]) and information on management and auditor responsibilities - and the characteristics of the audit committee on bank directors' perceptions...

There is an ongoing debate among regulators and researchers about concerns that the provision of non-audit services (NAS) to audit clients may impair audit quality by reduced independence. In this context, there can be different perspectives on audit quality. Given recent regulatory changes in...