Persistent Dynamics: The Enduring Phenomenon of Accounting Scandals and their Resilience Despite Negative Impacts.
Publication Date: 24/06/2025
Author(s): Albert Boata, Ernest Frempong, Michaelina Firmin Ansah.
Volume/Issue: Volume 8, Issue 2 (2025)
Page No: 164-180
Journal: African Journal of Accounting and Financial Research (AJAFR)
Abstract:
Accounting scandals persist despite their well-known harmful effects on corporate reputation, investor trust, and economic stability. This study finds that 84% of respondents acknowledge their prevalence, and 85% expect them to continue despite regulations. Key factors include weak corporate culture and governance, auditor conflicts, complex financial instruments, earnings pressure, flawed executive compensation, and poor internal controls. These scandals erode public trust, investor confidence, financial stability, and auditing credibility. The study emphasizes the urgent need for stronger regulatory frameworks, improved corporate governance, and rigorous enforcement to reduce fraud recurrence and protect market integrity.
Keywords:
Accounting scandals, fraud, governance, ethics, transparency, regulation, prevention, accountability, enforcement, auditor independence, risk, compliance, failures, investor confidence.
