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This study aims to examine the role of Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs) in evaluating internal control within accounting information systems (AIS) to detect fraud in the expenditure cycle. The research employs a literature review method by analyzing five relevant studies selected based on publication criteria within the last ten years and a focus on technology-based auditing, internal control, and fraud. The findings indicate that CAATs, through features such as test data and parallel simulation, are effective in identifying system weaknesses, detecting transaction anomalies, and strengthening controls in the expenditure cycle. Fraud in this cycle is commonly caused by weak authorization, incomplete documentation, and expenditures conducted without proper procedures. CAATs address these challenges through data-driven and automated audit approaches. In conclusion, CAATs represent a strategic solution for enhancing monitoring accuracy, preventing fraud, and supporting organizational transparency and accountability in the digital era.

Internal control plays a crucial role in supporting the achievement of an organization's goals. In general, internal control provides significant benefits in securing organizational assets, improving the reliability and accuracy of financial and operational information, and ensuring compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and laws. With effective internal control, an organization can protect its resources from the risk of misuse, fraud, or waste. This research is a quantitative study using multiple regression analysis. The population in this study was all 80 employees of the West Aceh Inspectorate. The number of samples used was calculated using the Slovin formula and random sampling technique, resulting in 45 people as research samples. The quantitative analysis in this study was conducted using the Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) version 26 computer program, which allows for rapid analysis and produces more accurate output. The results of the study indicate that internal audit has a partial significant influence on the effectiveness of internal control at the West Aceh Inspectorate. In addition, the accounting information system also has a partial significant influence on the effectiveness of internal control at the West Aceh Inspectorate. Overall, both internal audit and accounting information systems significantly influence the effectiveness of internal control at the West Aceh Inspectorate. This study underscores the importance of both factors in supporting the achievement of organizational goals and better resource management. Overall, both internal audit and accounting information systems significantly influence the effectiveness of internal control at the West Aceh Inspectorate. This study underscores the importance of both factors in supporting the achievement of organizational goals and more effective and efficient resource management.

This study aims to analyze violations of accounting professional ethics at PT Indofarma Tbk, a state-owned pharmaceutical company in Indonesia. The case gained public attention following an investigative audit report by the Audit Board of the Republic of Indonesia (BPK), which revealed financial statement manipulation causing state losses amounting to IDR 371.83 billion. This research employs a qualitative approach using a case study method. Data were obtained through the analysis of financial statements, BPK audit findings, as well as relevant literature and publications. The findings indicate violations of several fundamental ethical principles, including integrity, objectivity, professional competence, confidentiality, and professional behavior. The main contributing factors, based on the fraud triangle theory, are financial pressure, opportunity arising from weak internal controls, and rationalization by management. This case emphasizes the importance of implementing professional accounting ethics and strong oversight in the preparation of financial statements to maintain public trust and corporate integrity. The study implies the urgent need to strengthen internal control systems and enforce ethical standards as preventive measures against fraud.

Fraud poses a significant threat to organizational integrity and public trust, especially within governmental institutions. This study explores the critical role of forensic accountants in uncovering fraud within the Audit Board of the Republic of Indonesia. Using a case study approach, the research examines the application of advanced forensic data analytics by forensic accountants. It highlights the essential skills and characteristics that make forensic accountants effective, as well as their contributions to enhancing internal controls and governance mechanisms. The study demonstrates the impact of forensic accounting on fraud detection, prevention, and deterrence. The findings emphasize the importance of integrating forensic accounting expertise within the Audit Board's operational framework to strengthen its capacity to combat financial fraud. It also identifies challenges faced by forensic accountants, such as technological limitations and cultural resistance, and suggests strategies to overcome these barriers. By shedding light on the role of forensic accountants in safeguarding public sector integrity, this research contributes to the growing knowledge on forensic accounting practices in Indonesia. The insights can inform policies and capacity-building initiatives aimed at improving the Audit Board’s fraud detection capabilities, ultimately fostering greater public trust and accountability.

This research empirically investigates the important distinction between fraud identification and forensic accounting in the Nigerian public sector. The study utilized a research survey design with a sample size of 100 respondents, including accountants and auditors from four ministries selected from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Abuja, Nigeria. The primary statistical method employed to test the hypotheses was Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The research found that forensic accounting is an effective tool in detecting fraud within the Nigerian public sector. It was also revealed that there is a strong correlation between forensic accounting and litigation support services, which play a crucial role in Nigerian courts in handling fraud cases. Additionally, the study highlights the role of forensic accounting in preventing fraudulent activities by enhancing transparency and accountability. Based on the findings, the study recommends that the public sector adopts a robust and transparent accounting system that ensures effectiveness in fraud detection and prevention. Furthermore, there is a need for continuous improvement in the internal control systems within government agencies to detect and prevent fraudulent behavior proactively. The research also stresses the importance of public sector officials embracing core values such as integrity, objectivity, fairness, and accountability in their operations. Finally, it is crucial for forensic accountants to receive specialized training in forensic accounting techniques and procedures to better detect and resolve fraud cases in the public sector. These actions will contribute to reducing fraud levels and improving the overall governance of Nigeria’s public sector.

The objective of this study is to empirically assess the tactics that the CBN of Nigeria has implemented as the key component of the new naira note policy. The research employed a survey design with a sample size of about fifty (50) responders, comprising accountants and auditors from ten (10) ministries chosen from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Abuja, Nigeria. At the 5% significant level, the hypotheses are tested using analysis of variance (ANOVA). The study's conclusions showed a strong association between forensic accounting and the litigation support service provided by Nigerian courts, as well as the effectiveness of forensic accounting in the country's public sector in identifying fraud. In a similar vein, the CBN of Nigeria uses techniques and policies that work well to stop fraud. Therefore, the study suggests that the public sector implement a continuous improvement in the internal control officers responsible for their acts. It should be mandatory for forensic accountants to receive the necessary training in forensic accounting techniques. In order to lower the prevalence of fraudulent activities in Nigeria, public sector employees should also embrace honesty, accountability, fairness, and objectivity as fundamental moral obligations. This study contributes to the existing literature by highlighting the critical role of forensic accounting in enhancing transparency and accountability within the Nigerian public sector, ultimately fostering a more robust financial environment.

This article examines the influence of Forensic Audit, Internal Audit, Information Technology, Auditor Attitude, and professional skepticism on Fraud Disclosure. The goal is to make a hypothesis about the influence of each variable that will be used in future research. The results of this article are: Forensic Accounting, Internal Audit, Information Technology, Auditor Attitude, and professional skepticism affect Fraud Disclosure.

This study examines cases of corruption in Indonesia’s financial sector and state-owned enterprises (SOEs), focusing on PT A, PT B, and PT C. The research aims to analyze and compare the modus operandi and system vulnerabilities that enable corruption in these companies. Data were collected through analysis of investigation and financial audit reports, legal literature, and relevant regulations, specifically the Anti-Corruption Law (UU TIPIKOR) and the Anti-Money Laundering Law (UU TPPU). Findings reveal that weak internal controls and limited forensic accounting practices are key factors facilitating corruption, including embezzlement at PT A, procurement specification manipulation at PT B, and fictitious transactions at PT C. The application of forensic accounting and strengthening of internal control systems are essential in detecting and preventing financial manipulation, which can be detrimental to the state. This study recommends implementing forensic accounting, reinforcing internal oversight, conducting stricter procurement audits, and fostering interagency cooperation to enhance effective anti-corruption measures.

Locus of control is an individual's perception of who determines his fate, which perception greatly influences the auditor, Locus of control leads to individuals influencing good and bad events in their lives, Accountants are individuals who pursue work in the field of accounting and accountants will be in the spotlight for the public if there is fraud or violations related to finance. An accountant must have ethical behavior to avoid financial fraud, this ethical behavior is important since the accountant was still a student. Accountant ethics have become a very interesting issue, this issue has developed along with the occurrence of several ethical violations that have occurred both by public accountants, internal accountants and government accountants, therefore ethical rules are important things that must be obeyed. Not a few financial scandals that occur are caused by ethical violations by accountants which ultimately lead to a decline in public trust in the accounting profession. This study aims to determine the effect of locus of control, love of money and emotional intelligence on students' ethical perceptions of the accounting profession. This type of research is quantitative descriptive research. The population of this study was students of the Accounting Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of 17 August 1945 Semarang, class of 2018 and 2019, totaling 102 students. The sampling technique used saturated or census sampling. Data were collected by distributing questionnaires via Google Form as many as 102 and 80 returned so that the response rate was 78.43 percent. The data analysis technique used was multiple linear regression analysis technique. The results showed that locus of control had a positive and significant effect on students' ethical perceptions of the accounting profession, while love of money and emotional intelligence had a negative and significant effect on students' ethical perceptions of the accounting profession.    

Now, the main topic in the media is accounting fraud, or fraud, in accounting parlance. Internal and external fraud are the two main types of fraud. However, fraud detection itself aims to determine whether fraud has occurred, who the perpetrator is, who the victim is, and how it happened. This research aims to determine how competence, lndependence, and time pressure affect the auditor's abiIity to discover fraud. In this research, initial data was obtained from auditors' answers from KAP Central Java and DIY. MuItiple Iinear regression anaIysis was used to anaIyze the data. The resuIts of data anaIysis show that there is a positive and significant coefficient on the influence of auditor competency (X1) and independence (X2) on the auditor's abiIity to detect fraud. but tlme pressure (Y) has no impact on the auditor's abiIity to discover fraud. To achieve the objectives of this research, sample criteria for position and length of service have been established, the sample size has been increased, and moderating variables have been added to future research.

This research aims to determine the role of internal audit in efforts to prevent and control fraud in companies. The research method uses qualitative literature studies with research sources coming from relevant journals. Technology has made all aspects of life easier now, including auditing and accounting. An accountant is required to be able to keep up with current developments. One of the efforts that can be done is by mastering various accounting software. Internal auditors can carry out evaluations in the form of assessments and tests related to the internal control system implemented by a company. It can be concluded from the results of this research that with fraud becoming more diverse, the solution to this problem is that companies must take action by strengthening internal supervision supported by advances in information technology as well. Internal audit plays a major role in controlling fraud.

Examination of the internal audit function in an effort to identify and stop accounting irregularities (fraud). The purpose of this research is to evaluate the internal audit function in the company's efforts to stop and identify trends in accounting fraud. This research is qualitative in nature and uses a literature review methodology. Secondary data that has been processed to create a picture of research difficulties is used in this research. Internal auditors can conduct assessments and examinations pertaining to the internal control system that a company has installed, based on the findings of research study. Internal auditors, by gaining an awareness of the extent of the organization's overall internal control, can help to ensure that all plans and agendas are carried out in compliance with the company's stated objectives.

Fraud in the accounting field is fraud that involves data manipulation, asset theft, or other violations of business ethics. The Bitung City Regional Financial and Asset Agency is one of the agencies that is vulnerable to fraud. BKAD has the task of assisting the Mayor through the Regional Secretary in carrying out supporting functions in government affairs in the field of finance and regional assets. The research method used in this research is the quantitative method, a quantitative method, namely a research method that uses numbers and statistics in collecting and analyzing data that can be measured. The results of this research indicate that Fraud Risk Assessment has a significant positive effect on Time Pressure on Regional Financial Agencies and Assets. Auditors do not ignore audit procedures and can complete the audit process well even though the time pressure available to complete the audit is limited, auditors are able to indicate the occurrence of fraud either from suspicious documentation or changes in someone's behavior. Researchers concluded that Fraud Risk Assessment had a significant positive effect on Internal Control at the Regional Financial and Asset Agency (BKAD). This indicates that the higher the level of fraud risk assessment possessed by the auditor, the greater the auditor's ability to detect fraud.

Fraud is often committed by certain individuals to gain instant personal profit. The purpose of this research is to prevent fraud in various sectors by involving the role of internal auditing based on existing theories and research, enabling early identification and prevention of fraud. The research method applied in this study is qualitative descriptive method using literature review. Based on the discussion, internal auditors play a potential role in managing risks and ensuring proper governance. Effective internal audits can reduce unhealthy accounting practices that lead to fraud. Effective internal auditing is crucial in the mechanism of good governance.