A Multidimensional Approach to Investigating Frauds and Scams: A Study in the Global and Indian Context

Authors

  • Anandaraj Saha Haringhata Mahavidyalay, Nadia

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https://doi.org/10.33516/maj.v49i9.29-39p

Abstract

Though forensic accounting is at a nascent stage in India, it is currently in great demand with the public need for honesty, fairness and transparency in reporting increasing exponentially. ECONOMIC and accounting scandals and scams have become a global concern in recent times. Umpteen number of economic scams and irregularities have churned out national and global markets many times since the Industrial Revolution. During the last few decades, there have been numerous financial frauds and scandals, which acted as milestones with lot of historical significance. Financial scam has become a real threat against the development agenda for developing and emerging nations.

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Published

2014-09-01

How to Cite

Saha, A. (2014). A Multidimensional Approach to Investigating Frauds and Scams: A Study in the Global and Indian Context. The Management Accountant Journal, 49(9), 29–39. https://doi.org/10.33516/maj.v49i9.29-39p

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Volume 49, Issue 9, September 2014

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