Moderating Effect of Sustainable Innovation on Internal Audit Effectiveness and Sustainability Auditing Practices: Evidence from Libya’s Public Sector
Abstract
:1. Introduction
- RQ1: How does internal audit effectiveness (IAE) influence sustainability auditing (SA) practices in Libya’s public sector?
- RQ2: What is the moderating effect of sustainable innovation (SI) on the relationship between IAE and SA practices?
- RQ3: To what extent do audit standards and principles (ASP) impact SA practices, and how do they interact with SI and IAE?
2. Literature Review
2.1. Internal Audit Effectiveness and Corporate Governance
2.2. Sustainable Auditing and ESG Governance
2.3. Stakeholder and Agency Theories in Public Sector Auditing
2.4. The Role of Sustainable Innovation in Internal Audit Effectiveness
2.5. Hypothesis Development
3. Materials and Methods
3.1. Data and Sampling
- Entities with at least five years of operational history, ensuring governance stability and allowing for a more reliable assessment of internal audit effectiveness and sustainability auditing practices.
- Firms with well-documented internal audit functions, as verified through annual reports, corporate disclosures, and regulatory filings, ensuring alignment with the study’s objectives.
- Government institutions directly involved in audit oversight, financial governance, or sustainability reporting, reflecting the broader public sector context.
3.2. Variable Description, Research Model, and SPSS Implementation
3.2.1. Dependent Variable
3.2.2. Predictor Variable
3.2.3. Control Variable
3.3. Econometric Modelling
4. Statistical Analysis
4.1. Sample Characteristics
4.2. Descriptive Statistics
4.3. Correlation Matrix
4.4. Hypotheses Testing
4.5. Robustness Check Results
5. Discussion
6. Conclusions and Implications
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
Appendix A. Questionnaire
- Dear Participant,
- Instructions:
- Please read each statement carefully and indicate your level of agreement by selecting the response that best aligns with your opinion.
- Use the following scale to respond:
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- 1: Strongly Disagree
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- 2: Disagree
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- 3: Somewhat Disagree
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- 4: Neutral
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- 5: Somewhat Agree
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- 6: Agree
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- 7: Strongly Agree
- Answer all questions honestly and to the best of your ability.
- The questionnaire should take approximately 10–15 min to complete.
- Confidentiality:
Category | Criteria | Response |
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Gender | Male | [ ] |
Female | [ ] | |
I prefer not to say | [ ] | |
Job Title | Chairman of Board | [ ] |
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | [ ] | |
Manager Head of Department | [ ] | |
Financial Manager | [ ] | |
Internal Auditor | [ ] | |
External Auditor | [ ] | |
Accountant | [ ] | |
Other (Please specify): ___________ | [ ] | |
Educational Qualification | Diploma | [ ] |
Graduate Degree (Bachelor’s) | [ ] | |
Post-Graduate Degree (Master’s/PhD) | [ ] | |
Professional Qualification (e.g., CPA, CIA) | [ ] | |
Other (Please specify): ___________ | [ ] | |
Work Experience (Years) | 1 to 5 years | [ ] |
6 to 10 years | [ ] | |
11 to 15 years | [ ] | |
Above 15 years | [ ] |
Item | Statement | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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SA1 | The organisation conducts systematic sustainability audits to evaluate its environmental performance. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
SA2 | Sustainability audits identify and address gaps in social responsibility practices. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
SA3 | Insights from sustainability audits are integrated into organisational strategic and operational plans. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
SA4 | Sustainability audits ensure compliance with applicable environmental and social regulations. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
SA5 | The organisation’s sustainability audit processes are transparent and accessible to stakeholders. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
SA6 | Audit recommendations contribute to measurable improvements in the organisation’s environmental footprint. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
SA7 | Actionable steps based on audit findings are consistently implemented to promote sustainability goals. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
Item | Statement | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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IAE1 | The internal audit function operates independently and transparently, free from external influence. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
IAE2 | Auditors possess the specialised knowledge and skills necessary to address sustainability-related risks. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
IAE3 | The audit team is equipped with adequate resources, including personnel and technology. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
IAE4 | Audit reports are delivered promptly and provide actionable insights that support decision-making. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
IAE5 | Management effectively implements the recommendations provided in internal audit reports. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
IAE6 | The internal audit function actively mitigates risks and ensures compliance with sustainability policies. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
IAE7 | Continuous improvements in audit processes align with the organisation’s long-term sustainability goals. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
Item | Statement | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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SI1 | The organisation fosters a culture of innovation to address sustainability challenges. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
SI2 | Sustainable innovation is explicitly integrated into the organisation’s strategic objectives. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
SI3 | R&D investments specifically target the development of sustainable practices and technologies. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
SI4 | Employees are actively encouraged and rewarded for contributing innovative sustainability solutions. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
SI5 | The organisation’s sustainability initiatives lead to quantifiable improvements in ESG metrics. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
SI6 | Collaborative partnerships with external stakeholders promote innovative sustainability projects. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
Item | Statement | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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ASP1 | The audit standards and principles are comprehensive, addressing all critical aspects of ESG practices. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
ASP2 | Regular updates to audit standards ensure alignment with global best practices and regulations. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
ASP3 | The organisation’s audit framework integrates sustainability objectives into core auditing principles. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
ASP4 | Comprehensive training equips auditors with knowledge of updated standards and emerging ESG trends. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
ASP5 | Adherence to defined audit principles enhances the efficiency and credibility of audit practices. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
Item | Statement | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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CV1 | The institution has been in operation for over 10 years. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
CV2 | The institution is classified as a large organisation (e.g., based on assets). | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
CV3 | The institution primarily relies on internal audit services. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
CV4 | The institution has a high level of debt relative to equity. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
CV5 | The institution has a dedicated sustainability department or team. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
CV6 | The institution’s annual revenue exceeds $10 million. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
CV7 | The institution operates in multiple geographic regions. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
CV8 | The institution has a formal policy for environmental and social governance. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
CV9 | The institution’s audit committee meets at least quarterly. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
CV10 | The institution has received external awards or recognition for sustainability efforts. | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
Section F: Additional Comments |
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Please provide any additional comments or insights related to your organisation’s internal audit effectiveness, sustainable innovation, and sustainability auditing practices. Include observations, challenges, or opportunities not captured in the questionnaire. Open Text Area: |
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Variable | Acronym | Description | Measurement | Source |
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Dependent variable | ||||
Sustainable auditing practices | SA | Measures that integrate ESG factors into audit processes, the frequency of sustainability-related audits, and the level of assurance on non-financial disclosures. | Composite index, Likert-scale items. | Ridley et al. (2011); DeSimone et al. (2021). |
Predictor variable | ||||
Internal audit effectiveness | IAE | Evaluate audit independence, competence, resources, and alignment with risk management. | Auditor qualifications, audit frequency, governance alignment. | Institute of Internal Auditors (2012); Abuazza et al. (2015); Mulyani et al. (2019). |
Sustainable innovation | SI | Adoption of environmental and social innovations in operations. | R&D investments, sustainability-driven policies. | DeSimone et al. (2021); Simoni et al. (2020). |
Audit standards and principles | ASP | Adherence to international/local auditing frameworks and ESG compliance standards. | Compliance tracking and regulatory alignment. | Ridley et al. (2011); Institute of Internal Auditors (2012). |
Control variable | ||||
Firm age | FAGE | Categorical variable based on years of operation. | Categorical (0–3) | Mulyani et al. (2019). |
Firm size | FSIZE | Dummy variable based on employee count. | Binary (0–1) | Karikari et al. (2022). |
Auditor type | ATYPE | Dummy variable based on auditor type (Big Four vs. small or medium-sized practices). | Categorical (0–2) | Soh and Martinov-Bennie (2018). |
Leverage | LEV | The ratio of total debt to assets. | Continuous variable | Y. Zhang et al. (2020). |
Variables | Loading | Cronbach’s Alpha (CA) | Composite Reliability (CR) | Variance Extracted (AVE) |
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SA | 0.903 | 0.910 | 0.785 | |
SA1 | 0.812 | |||
SA2 | 0.790 | |||
SA3 | 0.831 | |||
SA4 | 0.789 | |||
SA5 | 0.812 | |||
SA6 | 0.830 | |||
SA7 | 0.866 | |||
IAE | 0.956 | 0.952 | 0.807 | |
IAE1 | 0.921 | |||
IAE2 | 0.890 | |||
IAE3 | 0.895 | |||
IAE4 | 0.930 | |||
IAE5 | 0.910 | |||
IAE6 | 0.922 | |||
IAE7 | 0.913 | |||
SI | 0.924 | 0.919 | 0.835 | |
SI1 | 0.861 | |||
SI2 | 0.892 | |||
SI3 | 0.920 | |||
SI4 | 0.886 | |||
SI5 | 0.914 | |||
SI6 | 0.921 | |||
ASP | 0.948 | 0.947 | 0.813 | |
ASP1 | 0.875 | |||
ASP2 | 0.890 | |||
ASP3 | 0.883 | |||
ASP4 | 0.849 | |||
ASP5 | 0.852 |
Category | Criteria | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
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Gender | Male | 320 | 64 |
Female | 180 | 36 | |
Job Title | CFO | 48 | 9.6 |
CEO | 39 | 7.8 | |
Manager Head of Department | 124 | 24.8 | |
Financial manager | 71 | 14.2 | |
Internal auditor | 42 | 8.4 | |
External auditor | 58 | 11.6 | |
Accountants | 118 | 23.6 | |
Educational Qualification | Diploma | 67 | 13.4 |
Graduate | 276 | 55.2 | |
Post-graduate | 42 | 8.4 | |
Professional | 115 | 23 | |
Work Experience (Years) | 1 to 5 years | 36 | 7.2 |
6–10 years | 127 | 25.4 | |
11–15 years | 201 | 40.2 | |
Above 15 years | 136 | 27.2 |
Variable | Observations | Min | Max | Mean | Std. Deviation | Skewness | Kurtosis | ||
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Statistic | Std. Error | Statistic | Std. Error | ||||||
SA | 500 | 1.00 | 7.00 | 4.23 | 1.42 | −0.15 | 0.11 | 0.42 | 0.22 |
ENI | 500 | 1.00 | 7.00 | 4.11 | 1.26 | 0.12 | 0.11 | 0.63 | 0.22 |
SOI | 500 | 1.00 | 7.00 | 3.98 | 1.38 | 0.05 | 0.11 | 1.21 | 0.22 |
GOI | 500 | 1.00 | 7.00 | 4.55 | 1.09 | 0.14 | 0.11 | 0.87 | 0.22 |
IAE | 500 | 1.00 | 7.00 | 4.62 | 1.39 | −0.19 | 0.11 | 0.74 | 0.22 |
SI | 500 | 1.00 | 7.00 | 4.01 | 1.56 | 0.09 | 0.11 | −0.34 | 0.22 |
R&D | 500 | 0.00 | 7.00 | 2.76 | 1.66 | 0.21 | 0.11 | 1.02 | 0.22 |
ASP | 500 | 1.00 | 7.00 | 3.87 | 1.22 | −0.09 | 0.11 | 0.98 | 0.22 |
FAGE | 500 | 0.00 | 3.00 | 1.87 | 0.89 | −0.18 | 0.11 | −0.49 | 0.22 |
FSIZE | 500 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.57 | 0.50 | −0.29 | 0.11 | −1.97 | 0.22 |
ATYPE | 500 | 0.00 | 2.00 | 0.68 | 0.76 | 0.53 | 0.11 | −0.42 | 0.22 |
LEV | 500 | 0.05 | 0.95 | 0.37 | 0.19 | 0.30 | 0.11 | −0.12 | 0.22 |
Variable | SA | ENI | SOI | GOI | IAE | SI | R&D | ASP | FAGE | FSIZE | ATYPE | LEV |
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SA | 1.000 | |||||||||||
ENI | 0.312 * | 1.000 | ||||||||||
SOI | 0.218 * | 0.298 ** | 1.000 | |||||||||
GOI | 0.374 ** | 0.215 * | 0.276 ** | 1.000 | ||||||||
IAE | 0.406 ** | 0.267 ** | 0.355 ** | 0.383 ** | 1.000 | |||||||
SI | 0.429 ** | 0.324 ** | 0.396 ** | 0.401 ** | 0.429 ** | 1.000 | ||||||
R&D | 0.321 ** | 0.299 * | 0.187 | 0.258 ** | 0.392 ** | 0.548 ** | 1.000 | |||||
ASP | 0.351 ** | 0.202 * | 0.311 ** | 0.364 ** | 0.387 ** | 0.359 ** | 0.276 ** | 1.000 | ||||
FAGE | 0.167 | 0.090 | 0.063 | 0.105 | 0.124 | 0.182 * | 0.092 | 0.155 | 1.000 | |||
FSIZE | 0.266 * | 0.111 | 0.205 * | 0.115 | 0.286 ** | 0.296 ** | 0.108 | 0.289 ** | 0.198 * | 1.000 | ||
ATYPE | 0.081 | 0.105 | 0.042 | 0.136 | 0.158 | 0.104 | 0.116 | 0.081 | 0.129 | 0.162 | 1.000 | |
LEV | 0.041 | 0.026 | 0.054 | 0.043 | 0.038 | 0.066 | 0.041 | 0.093 | 0.045 | 0.032 | 0.022 | 1.000 |
Variable | Model 1 | Model 2 | Model 3 | Model 4 | Model 5 | Model 6 | Tolerance | VIF |
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Constant | 1.056 (0.212) *** | 0.902 (0.195) *** | 0.867 (0.194) *** | 0.812 (0.198) *** | 0.789 (0.201) *** | 0.745 (0.208) *** | – | – |
IAE | 0.316 (0.057) *** | 0.295 (0.052) *** | 0.288 (0.052) *** | 0.271 (0.053) *** | 0.263 (0.054) *** | 0.254 (0.056) *** | 0.691 | 1.445 |
SI | – | 0.279 (0.046) *** | 0.266 (0.045) *** | 0.251 (0.047) *** | 0.242 (0.048) *** | 0.234 (0.049) *** | 0.685 | 1.460 |
ASP | – | – | 0.124 (0.062) * | 0.112 (0.063) * | 0.109 (0.064) * | 0.109 (0.066) * | 0.849 | 1.177 |
IAE x SI | – | – | – | 0.087 (0.039) * | 0.082 (0.040) * | 0.075 (0.041) * | 0.723 | 1.383 |
IAE x ASP | – | – | – | – | 0.075 (0.038) * | 0.070 (0.039) * | 0.712 | 1.404 |
Control variables | ||||||||
FAGE | – | – | – | – | – | 0.048 (0.028) | 0.792 | 1.263 |
FSIZE | – | – | – | – | – | 0.122 (0.052) * | 0.768 | 1.302 |
ATYPE | – | – | – | – | – | −0.073 (0.043) * | 0.864 | 1.157 |
LEV | – | – | – | – | – | 0.036 (0.024) | 0.892 | 1.121 |
Model summary | ||||||||
Model F | 39.312 *** | 50.791 *** | 38.889 *** | 36.452 *** | 34.678 *** | 33.955 *** | – | – |
R2 | 0.256 | 0.399 | 0.416 | 0.438 | 0.462 | 0.482 | – | – |
Adjusted R2 | 0.247 | 0.387 | 0.404 | 0.425 | 0.448 | 0.465 | – | – |
F Change | 39.312 *** | 16.479 *** | 6.152 ** | 5.678 ** | 5.226 ** | 4.983 ** | – | – |
R2 Change | 0.256 | 0.143 | 0.017 | 0.022 | 0.024 | 0.020 | – | – |
Durbin–Watson | – | – | – | – | – | 1.911 | – | – |
Hypothesis | TE | t-Value | p-Values | f2 | CI | Decision Rule | Rankings | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lower Bound | Upper Bound | |||||||
H1. SI → SA | 0.309 | 3.665 | 0.003 *** | 0.032 | 0.112 | 0.452 | Supported | 2 |
H2. IAE → SA | 0.412 | 4.221 | 0.000 *** | 0.078 | 0.211 | 0.469 | Supported | 1 |
H3. ASP → SA | −0.155 | 1.465 | 0.144 | 0.009 | −0.314 | 0.027 | Not Supported | 3 |
H4. SI x IAE → SA | 0.087 | 2.112 | 0.035 * | 0.015 | 0.021 | 0.153 | Supported | 4 |
H5. ASP x SI → SA | 0.082 | 2.045 | 0.041 * | 0.014 | 0.018 | 0.146 | Supported | 5 |
H6. ASP x IAE → SA | 0.075 | 1.987 | 0.047 * | 0.013 | 0.015 | 0.135 | Supported | 6 |
Endogenous Variable | R2 | Adjusted R2 | Q2 predict | RMSE | MAE | |||
SA | 0.498 | 0.501 | 0.510 | 0.631 | 0.443 |
Variable | Environmental Indicators | Social Indicators | Governance Indicators |
---|---|---|---|
Constant | 1.322 (0.276) *** p = 0.000 | 0.968 (0.242) *** p = 0.000 | 1.146 (0.281) *** p = 0.000 |
IAE | 0.293 (0.082) *** p = 0.001 | 0.376 (0.095) *** p = 0.000 | 0.305 (0.091) *** p = 0.001 |
SI | 0.215 (0.076) ** p = 0.007 | 0.283 (0.086) *** p = 0.002 | 0.179 (0.079) ** p = 0.013 |
ASP | −0.046 (0.067) p = 0.489 | −0.117 (0.071) p = 0.104 | −0.089 (0.067) p = 0.182 |
Control variables | |||
FAGE | 0.038 (0.029) p = 0.194 | 0.066 (0.033) ** p = 0.043 | 0.049 (0.031) * p = 0.086 |
FSIZE | 0.121 (0.053) ** p = 0.021 | 0.109 (0.057) * p = 0.063 | 0.133 (0.056) ** p = 0.015 |
ATYPE | −0.077 (0.046) p = 0.102 | −0.052 (0.051) p = 0.302 | −0.044 (0.045) p = 0.329 |
LEV | 0.059 (0.025) ** p = 0.018 | 0.031 (0.027) p = 0.246 | 0.028 (0.026) p = 0.280 |
Model summary | |||
Model F | 34.122 *** | 29.544 *** | 31.097 *** |
R2 | 0.416 | 0.389 | 0.402 |
Adjusted R2 | 0.404 | 0.374 | 0.388 |
F Change | 5.088 ** | 4.665 ** | 4.907 ** |
R2 change | 0.041 | 0.029 | 0.036 |
Durbin–Watson | 1.932 | 1.977 | 1.912 |
Variable | Baseline Model | Alternative Measures | Excluding Outliers | Robust Standard Errors |
---|---|---|---|---|
IAE | 0.254 (0.056) *** | 0.248 (0.058) *** | 0.261 (0.055) *** | 0.254 (0.059) *** |
SI | 0.234 (0.049) *** | 0.229 (0.051) *** | 0.241 (0.048) *** | 0.234 (0.052) *** |
ASP | 0.109 (0.066) * | 0.105 (0.068) * | 0.113 (0.065) * | 0.109 (0.069) * |
IAE x SI | 0.075 (0.041) * | 0.072 (0.043) * | 0.078 (0.040) * | 0.075 (0.044) * |
IAE x ASP | 0.070 (0.039) * | 0.067 (0.041) * | 0.073 (0.038) * | 0.070 (0.042) * |
Control variables | ||||
FAGE | 0.048 (0.028) | 0.045 (0.029) | 0.051 (0.027) | 0.048 (0.030) |
FSIZE | 0.122 (0.052) * | 0.118 (0.054) * | 0.126 (0.051) * | 0.122 (0.055) * |
ATYPE | −0.073 (0.043) * | −0.070 (0.045) * | −0.076 (0.042) * | −0.073 (0.046) * |
LEV | 0.036 (0.024) | 0.033 (0.025) | 0.039 (0.023) | 0.036 (0.026) |
Diagnostic tests | ||||
Breusch-Pagan Test (p-value) | – | 0.124 | 0.132 | 0.128 |
VIF (Max) | 1.460 | 1.472 | 1.451 | 1.460 |
R2 | 0.482 | 0.475 | 0.489 | 0.482 |
Adjusted R2 | 0.465 | 0.458 | 0.472 | 0.465 |
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Masoud, N. Moderating Effect of Sustainable Innovation on Internal Audit Effectiveness and Sustainability Auditing Practices: Evidence from Libya’s Public Sector. Int. J. Financial Stud. 2025, 13, 69. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijfs13020069
Masoud N. Moderating Effect of Sustainable Innovation on Internal Audit Effectiveness and Sustainability Auditing Practices: Evidence from Libya’s Public Sector. International Journal of Financial Studies. 2025; 13(2):69. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijfs13020069
Chicago/Turabian StyleMasoud, Najeb. 2025. "Moderating Effect of Sustainable Innovation on Internal Audit Effectiveness and Sustainability Auditing Practices: Evidence from Libya’s Public Sector" International Journal of Financial Studies 13, no. 2: 69. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijfs13020069
APA StyleMasoud, N. (2025). Moderating Effect of Sustainable Innovation on Internal Audit Effectiveness and Sustainability Auditing Practices: Evidence from Libya’s Public Sector. International Journal of Financial Studies, 13(2), 69. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijfs13020069