... than the related benefits of such regulations (Hussey and Lan,2001).3.4 Analytical Research Finally, analytical research generally reveals positive effects of mandatory firmrotation on auditor independence, ... is important to consider metho dological limit-ations, such as a lack of external validity of analytical and experimental research, and survey results can be biased by personal motives and experiences. ... of a disagreement (Iyer and Rama, 2004). O’Leary and Radich(1996) found that the majority of auditors and publicly listed companies wereagainst mandatory audit firm rotation due to a misbalance...