Research Proposal on Examining the Effect of Audit Quality and Audit Fees on the Financial Performance of Ghanaian Banks
1.1 Background to the Study
The banking sector is a vital component of any nation's economy, playing a significant role in the financial intermediation process (Ado et al., 2020; Kyere & Ausloos, 2021). In Ghana, as in many other countries, the banking sector is central to economic development, offering financial services, facilitating trade and investment, and promoting economic growth (Ogbodo & Akabuogu, 2018). The stability and performance of Ghanaian banks are of paramount importance to ensure economic prosperity and financial inclusion for the citizens of the country (Monametsi & Agasha, 2020).
One of the key mechanisms for ensuring the reliability and integrity of financial institutions, such as banks, is the audit process (Esplin et al., 2018; Khan et al., 2021). Audit quality, in particular,...