Focus and Scope

The Audit and Public Finance Review focuses on advancing research related to auditing practices, public finance management, and the evaluation of financial systems in the public sector.

The journal provides a platform for scholarly work that examines the role of auditing in ensuring accountability, transparency, and effective management of public financial resources. Through the publication of high-quality research articles, case studies, and policy analyses, the journal seeks to enhance understanding of the intersection between auditing practices and public finance management.

The scope of the journal includes a broad range of topics such as public sector auditing standards, audit methodologies, financial reporting in the public sector, and the evaluation of public policies. It also covers areas like performance auditing, compliance auditing, and the impact of auditing on public expenditure control.

The journal is particularly interested in research that explores the role of auditing in public sector accountability, the integration of international auditing standards, and the application of technology in the auditing process, such as data analytics and automated auditing tools.

Audit and Public Finance Review welcomes contributions that explore financial accountability in government entities, audit practices in public administration, risk management in public finance, and budgeting and financial control mechanisms. The journal also invites studies on auditing challenges in developing economies, the role of external audits in fiscal transparency, and the influence of regulatory reforms on public finance systems.