Factors Affecting Audit Fees During the Use of a New Auditor’s Report in Thailand

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ธีรชัย อรุณเรืองศิริเลิศ
วีรสันต์ เข็มมณี

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This research aims to study factors affecting audit fees in the period adoption of a new auditor’s report following Thai Standard on Auditing (TSA) 700 (revised). This study uses multiple regression to analyze data from firms in SET 100 of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) between 2014 and 2016 totally 246 observations. Results show that, in the period of adoption of the new auditor’s report following the Thai Standards on Auditing No. 700 (revised); size, complexity of business, and loss operating results positively affect audit fees. Results also reveal that the adoption of the new auditor’s report may positively affect audit fees.

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