Economic Competition between Professional Bodies: The Case of Auditing

Posted: 29 Feb 2008

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Haim Falk

The Technion, Israel Institute of Technology

Paul V. Dunmore

Massey University - School of Accountancy

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Abstract

Building on Romano's recent analysis of the United States securities regulatory regime, we model competition between professional auditing associations. We show that such competition is an effective substitute for government regulation, providing an efficient means for auditors to signal their service quality. Competition is likely to lead to stability in the market for auditing services, with neither a race to the top nor a race to the bottom. Monopoly rents are unlikely to be earned by auditors or their professional organizations, and government intervention can be limited to ensuring that the professional organization`s disciplinary actions are costly enough to be effective.

Suggested Citation

Falk, Haim and Dunmore, Paul, Economic Competition between Professional Bodies: The Case of Auditing. American Law and Economics Review, Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 302-319, 2001, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=874188

Haim Falk (Contact Author)

The Technion, Israel Institute of Technology ( email )

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Paul Dunmore

Massey University - School of Accountancy ( email )

Palmerston North
New Zealand

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