 The Time Dimension of Corporate FraudJesper Sørensen () Chapter Chapter 7 in Shorting Fraud, 2025, pp 77-86 from Springer Abstract: Abstract Corporate fraud is mostly not static. Instead, the fraud evolves over time, with two potential main trajectories. In one trajectory the fraud is eventually exposed and unravels, the other trajectory is that the fraud is never exposed. This chapter explores the time dimension of corporate fraud, emphasizing its dynamic and evolving nature. It explains how corporate fraud, once initiated, tends to grow, and compound over time, creating a cycle of deception that becomes increasingly difficult to conceal. The chapter introduces the concept of the “compounding interest of fraud,” illustrating how even small initial fraudulent acts can escalate into significant financial losses due to the accumulation. Additionally, it looks at bankruptcies, highlighting the hidden risks associated with seemingly legitimate businesses, which might be undetected hidden corporate frauds. The chapter also delves into complexity theory to explain the intricate web of interconnected elements within fraudulent corporations, making their detection and unraveling complex. Ultimately, it underscores the importance of understanding survivorship bias in corporate fraud analysis, as the focus often remains on exposed cases while undetected frauds continue to operate. Date: 2025 There are no downloads for this item, see the EconPapers FAQ for hints about obtaining it. Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-031-81834-9_7 Ordering information: This item can be ordered from DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-81834-9_7 Access Statistics for this chapter More chapters in Springer Books from Springer |
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