CORPORATE FRAUD - WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?? Corporate financial fraud rarely starts with someone waking up and deciding to be a criminal. It develops gradually—through pressure, opportunity, and rationalization. With the blog we will Understand why people commit corporate financial fraud, that helps organizations how to prevent it. 1. Intense Financial Pressure Corporate leaders often face enormous pressure to: Meet quarterly earnings targets Maintain stock prices Satisfy investors Secure bonuses or promotions When expectations are unrealistic, some executives manipulate financial statements to “buy time.” What begins as a small adjustment can escalate into large-scale fraud. A well-known example is Enron, where executives hid massive debts to maintain the appearance of profitability. 2. Personal Greed and Incentives Compensation structures can unintentionally encourage fraud. W...