The Reassessing State Loss Calculations: Limited Authority of BPKP & Public Accountant Findings in Corruption Cases

Sulistyowati Sulistyowati (National University)
Haniff Ahamat (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)
Rumainur Rumainur (Universitas Nasional)
Dewi Nadya Maharani (Borobudur University)

JURNAL HUKUM
Vol 42, No 2 (2026): Jurnal Hukum

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