Investigating Financial Reports From the Strategic Perspective

Jesper Sørensen ()

Chapter Chapter 22 in Shorting Fraud, 2025, pp 225-233 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter emphasizes the importance of scrutinizing the strategic and contextual elements of financial reports to uncover potential corporate fraud. It outlines red flags associated with auditor changes, such as timing and questionable reasons. The chapter also delves into the manipulative accounting practices companies may employ. It highlights the significance of analyzing footnotes and outlining common manipulation techniques found within them. Investors are urged to pay close attention to changes in accounting policies, the use of non-standard accounting measures, and any inconsistencies or obfuscations in the footnotes, as these can be indicators of fraudulent activity. By understanding these strategic clues, investors may spot potentially fraudulent companies.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-81834-9_22

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