Analysis Of The Fraud Pentagon Factors In Influencing Financial Statement Fraud: Digital Maturity As A Moderating Variable

Authors

  • Heidi Pakpahan Universitas Advent Indonesia
  • Hisar Pangaribuan Universitas Advent Indonesia
  • Mila Susanti Universitas Advent Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37385/msej.v7i4.10733

Keywords:

Digital Maturity, Fraudulent Financial Statement, Fraud Pentagon

Abstract

This study examines the effect of the fraud pentagon framework on financial statement fraud by incorportating digital maturity as a moderating variable. The research analyses banking companies listen on the Bursa Efek Indonesia during the 2022-2024 period. A purposive sampling technique was applied in selecting the sample, resulting in 35 companies as the units of analysis. Hypothesis testing was conducted using regression analysis. The empirical findings indicate that arrogance measure by the number of CEO photographs disclosed in annual reports, has a statistically significant effect on financial statement fraud. In contrast, pressure, opportunity, rationalization, and competence do not demonstrate a significant relationship with financial statement fraud. Furthermore, digital maturity is not proven to significantly moderates the relationship between the elements of the fraud pentagon and financial statement fraud.

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2026-04-01

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Pakpahan, H., Pangaribuan, H., & Susanti, M. (2026). Analysis Of The Fraud Pentagon Factors In Influencing Financial Statement Fraud: Digital Maturity As A Moderating Variable . Management Studies and Entrepreneurship Journal (MSEJ), 7(4), 694–712. https://doi.org/10.37385/msej.v7i4.10733