Press
Journalistic Coverage
Increased press coverage of financial fraud, driven by financial forensic research, has played a crucial role in raising public awareness and making complex financial misconduct more accessible to a wider audience. News outlets and media platforms have amplified key findings, allowing both academics and everyday individuals to become better informed about the risks and realities of financial fraud. High-profile cases, such as the exposure of fraudulent practices in cryptocurrencies or the misuse of the Paycheck Protection Program, have been widely reported, helping to demystify complex financial schemes for the general public. This broader awareness encourages greater accountability and empowers both investors and regulators to take preventive actions. The media serves as a bridge, translating academic research into actionable knowledge for a diverse audience.
Table 4: Highly Press Mentioned Forensic Finance Papers
This table presents 25 forensic finance papers which have the highest press mentions and published after 2015. Top forensic word is the forensic word used the most in the paper. The sample includes published and forthcoming papers in the top three finance journals between 2015 and April 2023. The Google Scholar citations, SSRN downloads, and press mentions are collected in 2023. Press data are obtained from Altmetric and include news from various media outlets.