Intro; Preface; Contents; List of Tables; List of Figures; List of Charts; List of Appendices; List of Abbreviations; List of Standard Measures/Symbols; About the Authors; 1: Introduction; 1.1 Preamble; 1.2 Research Problem; 1.3 Research Questions; 1.4 Review ofLiterature; 1.4.1 International Studies; 1.4.2 National Studies; 1.4.3 Summary ofPast Studies; 1.4.4 Addressing theResearch Gap; 1.5 Objectives oftheStudy; 1.6 Research Methodology; 1.6.1 Theoretical Background; 1.6.2 Sample Design; 1.6.3 Survey Method; 1.6.4 Data Collection; 1.6.5 Statistical Tools

1.7 The Scheme ofWork2: Regulatory andEthical Framework forStatutory Auditors' Independence: AReview inSelect Countries including India; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Regulatory andEthical Framework forStatutory Auditor Independence: Background; 2.3 Past Studies; 2.3.1 Summary ofPast Studies; 2.3.2 Addressing theResearch Gap; 2.4 Objectives; 2.5 Research Methodology; 2.6 Regulatory andEthical Framework forStatutory Auditor Independence inSelect Countries includingIndia; 2.6.1 The United States ofAmerica

2.6.1.1 Structure ofRegulatory Framework andBrief Overview ofRegulatory Pronouncements2.6.1.2 Regulatory Enforcement Mechanisms; 2.6.1.2.1 Audit Inspection Mechanisms; 2.6.1.2.2 Disciplinary Framework; 2.6.2 The United Kingdom; 2.6.2.1 Structure ofRegulatory Framework andBrief Overview ofRegulatory Pronouncements; 2.6.2.2 Regulatory Enforcement Mechanisms; 2.6.2.2.1 Audit Inspection Mechanisms; 2.6.2.2.2 Disciplinary Framework; 2.6.3 India; 2.6.3.1 Structure ofRegulatory Framework andBrief Overview ofRegulatory Pronouncements; 2.6.3.2 Regulatory Enforcement Mechanisms

2.6.3.2.1 Audit Inspection Mechanisms2.6.3.2.2 Disciplinary Framework; 2.6.4 China; 2.6.4.1 Structure ofRegulatory Framework andBrief Overview ofRegulatory Pronouncements; 2.6.4.2 Regulatory Enforcement Mechanisms; 2.6.4.2.1 Audit Inspection Mechanisms; 2.6.4.2.2 Disciplinary Framework; 2.6.5 Germany; 2.6.5.1 Structure ofRegulatory Framework andBrief Overview ofRegulatory Pronouncements; 2.6.5.2 Regulatory Enforcement Mechanisms; 2.6.5.2.1 Audit Inspection Mechanisms; 2.6.5.2.2 Disciplinary Framework

2.7 Regulatory andEthical Framework forStatutory Auditor Independence: AComparative Review inSelect Countries2.8 Conclusions; 3: Statutory Auditors' Independence inSelect Corporate Accounting Scandals Since 1990: AComparative Study; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Statutory Auditor Independence inAccounting Scandal; 3.3 Past Studies; 3.3.1 Summary ofPast Studies; 3.3.2 Addressing theResearch Gap; 3.4 Objectives; 3.5 Research Methodology; 3.5.1 Selection ofParameters; 3.5.2 Mode ofAnalysis