Fraud factors of financial statements on construction industry in Indonesia stock exchange

Abstract

This research was intended at analyzing the fraud factors of the financial statement using the fraud triangle theory approach. Financial statements manipulation was a fraud form. It was generally difficult to detect. The population was all companies engaged in the construction industry sector. They were listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2013-2017. The multiple regression is applied for the determination of the sample using purposive sampling techniques and data analysis techniques. The statistical test results showed the opportunity proxied by the audit committee illustrates the effectiveness of the control. It has been negatively affecting the fraudulent financial statements. The rationalization proxied by the auditor’s change has a positive effect on the fraudulent financial statements. This study also contributed to the fraud triangle theory. It was provided evidence that elements in the fraud triangle model. They can be used to detect fraudulent financial statements.