About the Journal

Audit and Public Finance Review is a peer-reviewed academic journal that focuses on the intersection of auditing practices and public finance management. Published by Bahrullah Akbar Research Institute, the journal provides a platform for scholarly research on the role of audits in enhancing transparency, accountability, and effective management of public financial resources. It addresses the evolving challenges in public sector auditing and its impact on public finance systems globally. The journal covers a wide range of topics related to auditing in the public sector, including financial audits, performance audits, compliance audits, risk management, and the governance of public funds. It explores how audit practices can strengthen public finance systems, improve government accountability, and ensure that public resources are used efficiently and ethically. As a double-blind peer-reviewed journal, Audit and Public Finance Review ensures rigorous evaluation of all submissions to maintain high scholarly standards. The journal is published biannually, with issues released in January–June and July–December, and welcomes original research articles, case studies, theoretical papers, and policy reviews that offer innovative insights into the field of public sector auditing and public finance. The journal aims to publish work that contributes to better understanding and implementation of audit practices that enhance the transparency and accountability of public financial management. Audit and Public Finance Review invites scholars, auditors, policymakers, public finance experts, and practitioners to contribute to the journal. Authors must adhere to the submission guidelines, and manuscripts that do not meet the journal's formatting and style requirements will be returned without review. Only manuscripts that comply with the journal's academic standards will be considered for peer review. Through its commitment to publishing high-quality research, Audit and Public Finance Review seeks to contribute to the improvement of audit and public finance practices worldwide. The journal aims to support the development of effective public financial management and governance systems, promoting transparency and accountability in the management of public resources.aAudit and Public Finance Review is a peer-reviewed academic journal that focuses on the intersection of auditing practices and public finance management. Published by Bahrullah Akbar Research Institute, the journal provides a platform for scholarly research on the role of audits in enhancing transparency, accountability, and effective management of public financial resources. It addresses the evolving challenges in public sector auditing and its impact on public finance systems globally. The journal covers a wide range of topics related to auditing in the public sector, including financial audits, performance audits, compliance audits, risk management, and the governance of public funds. It explores how audit practices can strengthen public finance systems, improve government accountability, and ensure that public resources are used efficiently and ethically. As a double-blind peer-reviewed journal, Audit and Public Finance Review ensures rigorous evaluation of all submissions to maintain high scholarly standards. The journal is published biannually, with issues released in January–June and July–December, and welcomes original research articles, case studies, theoretical papers, and policy reviews that offer innovative insights into the field of public sector auditing and public finance. The journal aims to publish work that contributes to better understanding and implementation of audit practices that enhance the transparency and accountability of public financial management. Audit and Public Finance Review invites scholars, auditors, policymakers, public finance experts, and practitioners to contribute to the journal. Authors must adhere to the submission guidelines, and manuscripts that do not meet the journal's formatting and style requirements will be returned without review. Only manuscripts that comply with the journal's academic standards will be considered for peer review. Through its commitment to publishing high-quality research, Audit and Public Finance Review seeks to contribute to the improvement of audit and public finance practices worldwide. The journal aims to support the development of effective public financial management and governance systems, promoting transparency and accountability in the management of public resources.