Impact of Non-Financial Factors on the Effectiveness of Audits in Energy Companies

The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of non-financial factors in the structure of a financial audit on its quality in energy companies. To assess the impact of the audit on performance indicators of companies under study, it is proposed to use the authors’ method by determining the leng...

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Main Authors: Marko Milojević, Mariusz Urbański, Ivica Terzić, Valeriy Prasolov
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/23/6212
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author Marko Milojević
Mariusz Urbański
Ivica Terzić
Valeriy Prasolov
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Ivica Terzić
Valeriy Prasolov
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description The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of non-financial factors in the structure of a financial audit on its quality in energy companies. To assess the impact of the audit on performance indicators of companies under study, it is proposed to use the authors’ method by determining the length of the integrated audit vector as well as analysis of variance. The study was carried out on the basis of materials from five large energy (oil and gas) companies from different countries. Santos’ conversion of oil well pumps to solar power has clear environmental benefits. Gazprom’s social responsibility has, although stable, the lowest results. When conducting a financial audit, this component of performance does not have a significant impact. This explains the company’s focus on financial performance. The most effective corporate social responsibility is characteristic of Pioneer Natural Resources (PNR). In Gazprom and E.ON, despite the annual increase in financial indicators according to the classical audit option, the integrated audit vector has lesser value. Changes in the conditions for the formation of efficient activities of energy companies in the context of not only the financial component, but also sustainable development and social responsibility require the transformation of a financial audit in the context of its integration.
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spelling doaj.art-7beb10b4d9344f0098eae637f23926bb2023-11-20T22:20:09ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732020-11-011323621210.3390/en13236212Impact of Non-Financial Factors on the Effectiveness of Audits in Energy CompaniesMarko Milojević0Mariusz Urbański1Ivica Terzić2Valeriy Prasolov3Department of Accounting and Audit, Singidunum University, 11000 Belgrade, SerbiaFaculty of Civil Engineering, Częstochowa University of Technology, Akademicka 3, PL 42-200 Czestochowa, PolandDepartment of Finance and Banking, Singidunum University, 11000 Belgrade, SerbiaDepartment of Economic Security and Risk Management, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Moscow 125993, RussiaThe purpose of this study is to assess the impact of non-financial factors in the structure of a financial audit on its quality in energy companies. To assess the impact of the audit on performance indicators of companies under study, it is proposed to use the authors’ method by determining the length of the integrated audit vector as well as analysis of variance. The study was carried out on the basis of materials from five large energy (oil and gas) companies from different countries. Santos’ conversion of oil well pumps to solar power has clear environmental benefits. Gazprom’s social responsibility has, although stable, the lowest results. When conducting a financial audit, this component of performance does not have a significant impact. This explains the company’s focus on financial performance. The most effective corporate social responsibility is characteristic of Pioneer Natural Resources (PNR). In Gazprom and E.ON, despite the annual increase in financial indicators according to the classical audit option, the integrated audit vector has lesser value. Changes in the conditions for the formation of efficient activities of energy companies in the context of not only the financial component, but also sustainable development and social responsibility require the transformation of a financial audit in the context of its integration.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/23/6212corporate governanceintegrated auditsocial responsibilitysustainable developmentvector
spellingShingle Marko Milojević
Mariusz Urbański
Ivica Terzić
Valeriy Prasolov
Impact of Non-Financial Factors on the Effectiveness of Audits in Energy Companies
Energies
corporate governance
integrated audit
social responsibility
sustainable development
vector
title Impact of Non-Financial Factors on the Effectiveness of Audits in Energy Companies
title_full Impact of Non-Financial Factors on the Effectiveness of Audits in Energy Companies
title_fullStr Impact of Non-Financial Factors on the Effectiveness of Audits in Energy Companies
title_full_unstemmed Impact of Non-Financial Factors on the Effectiveness of Audits in Energy Companies
title_short Impact of Non-Financial Factors on the Effectiveness of Audits in Energy Companies
title_sort impact of non financial factors on the effectiveness of audits in energy companies
topic corporate governance
integrated audit
social responsibility
sustainable development
vector
url https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/23/6212
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