The audit expectation gap is an issue that auditors must continually deal with after a spate of global scandals which resulted in a tighter regulatory environment being implemented on the audit profession.

Define the term "expectation gap" in the context of auditing and explain how it relates to the role of auditors in financial reporting. 

Discuss one accounting scandal that contributed to the widening of the expectation gap, outlining the auditor's role in that scandal.  

Compare and contrast the responsibilities of auditors in detecting fraud versus ensuring compliance with accounting standards and explain how these roles contribute to the expectation gap.

requirements:

1500 word count

The essay should include: an introduction, body, and conclusion