THE INFLUENCE OF ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES ON THE TENDENCY OF FINANCIAL REPORT MANIPULATION: A BEHAVIORAL THEORY PERSPECTIVE

Rita J D Atawarman; Helita Resley; Vannia F Siahaya; Anita Ipa

doi:10.62567/micjo.v3i1.1955

Authors

Rita J D Atawarman Pattimura University
Helita Resley Pattimura University
Vannia F Siahaya Pattimura University
Anita Ipa Pattimura University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62567/micjo.v3i1.1955

Keywords:

accounting principles, financial statement manipulation, behavioral theory.

Abstract

Financial statement manipulation persists despite the application of accounting principles. This study aims to analyze the influence of accounting principles on the tendency of financial statement manipulation from a behavioral theory perspective. A Systematic Literature Review was conducted on 30 national and international articles published between 2014 and 2024. The results indicate that flexibility in accounting standards and subjective judgment increase the likelihood of earnings management, which is influenced by performance pressure and incentive systems. This study emphasizes the importance of consistent accounting principles and behavioral control in reducing financial statement manipulation.

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