Non-Accounting Drivers of Forensic Accounting Techniques: Insights from PLS-SEM Analysis
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Forensic accounting techniques are pivotal in combating financial fraud and enhancing corporate governance. According to Forensic Accounting Theory, both accounting and non-accounting factors influence the intention to adopt these techniques. This study explores the impact of key non-accounting factors i.e. Bonus Contract, Anonymity, and Collapse Avoidance on adoption of forensic accounting techniques by the practitioners, employing Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) and SmartPLS software. Data was collected from professionals across diverse industries utilising forensic accounting services. The results reveal that these non-accounting factors exert varying levels of influence on adoption intentions. This research enriches the existing body of knowledge by offering new perspectives on the role of non-accounting drivers in forensic accounting adoption, providing actionable insights for policy-makers, regulators, and corporate leaders.
Authors: Richa DIWAKAR, Ritu WADHWA, T.V. RAMAN, Anubha SRIVASTAVA, R. GOWRI SHANKAR, Piyush Kumar JAIN
Institutions: Amity University, Christ University
Language: English
Subfield: Accounting
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4409003708