International Journal of Economics Development Research (IJEDR)
Vol. 6 No. 6 (2025): International Journal of Economics Development Research (IJEDR)

Analysis of Client Importance and Workload in Predicting Fraud Behavior in Local Government

Agustina, Fitria Fertha (Unknown)
Mulyono, Andi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Oct 2025

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between client importance and workload in predicting fraudulent behavior by emphasizing the role of client frequency and reputation, work time and volume, productivity level, auditor knowledge, and doubtful attitudes. Located in a local government, the study highlights how these constructs influence fraudulent behavior. Using a questionnaire and analyzed with multiple linear regression, this study shows that client importance and workload can predict fraudulent behavior. Clients who frequently interact and communicate with auditors motivate auditors to be more thorough and meticulous in conducting audits. However, this effect will not occur if auditors have limited working hours with a large volume of work, resulting in decreased audit productivity and potentially leading to accounting irregularities. This finding also provides the view that when auditors are easily convinced and believe what others say, fraud will be easier to commit, so auditors must have a doubtful attitude towards clients.

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ijedr

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

Description

IJEDR focuses on economics, innovation, and investment. Dedicated to enhancing economics development a country, regional and the world in general. IJEDR invites papers on Economics field (Economic growth, Monetary and fiscal policy effect, Innovation practices, Innovation impact, Corporate finance, ...