5. Conclusion and Recommendations
The internal audit department is very important inside a firm where the internal audit is
regarded as the key element in the application of accounting systems and this in turn, helps in
evaluating the work of the department. The internal audit is considered as the backbone of the business
accounting as it is the section that records all businesses related to the sector. The efficiency of internal
audit helps develop the work of the company because the financial reports reflect the internal audit
department’s quality. In addition, an internal audit is considered as a significant part of the CG
structure in the organization and CG covers the activities of oversight by the board of directors and
audit committees to ensure credible financial reporting process (Public Oversight Board, 1994).
Previous studies have attempted to provide a clear picture of the relationship between internal audit
(professional qualifications of the chief audit executive, experience of internal audits and internal audit
qualifications) and firm performance. The present study included the qualification of the internal
audit’s chairman. In theory, the present study is unique in its examination of the relationship between
internal audit factors and firm performance.