The Role of Auditing in Analyzing Investment Irregularities: A Study of PT Asuransi Jiwasraya and PT Taspen

Authors

  • Fanny Nur Qhotimah IPB University Author
  • Cita Enola IPB University Author
  • Siti Salmah IPB University Author
  • Ridwan Zulfi Agha IPB University Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.65310/f4ay0840

Keywords:

External audit; Fictitious investment; Internal audit; Internal control; Investment irregularities.

Abstract

The insurance industry plays a crucial role in maintaining national financial stability through the management of public premium funds. However, investment irregularities at PT Asuransi Jiwasraya (Persero) and PT Taspen (Persero) reveal weaknesses in internal control, auditing, and corporate governance within state-owned insurance institutions. This study aims to analyze the main causes of investment misconduct, evaluate the effectiveness of internal and external audits, and formulate preventive strategies to avoid similar cases in the future. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach with a comparative analysis of two case studies. The findings show that Jiwasraya’s crisis was triggered by high-risk investments, financial statement manipulation, and ineffective auditing functions. Meanwhile, Taspen’s case involved a fictitious investment of approximately Rp1 trillion due to weak oversight and conflicts of interest in investment management. Both cases illustrate that fraud grows when audits fail to function as an early warning system and when corporate governance is poorly implemented. The study concludes that strengthening internal control systems, ensuring audit independence, enhancing investment transparency, and improving managerial integrity are key measures to prevent future irregularities and to restore public trust in state-owned insurance institutions.

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Published

2025-11-26

How to Cite

The Role of Auditing in Analyzing Investment Irregularities: A Study of PT Asuransi Jiwasraya and PT Taspen. (2025). Journal of Economics, Management, and Accounting, 1(2), 218-228. https://doi.org/10.65310/f4ay0840