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Benford’s Law in the Forensic Analysis of Cash Flow Statements of Business Entities in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Language: English
Page range: 25 - 42
Submitted on: Nov 30, 2025
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Accepted on: Dec 31, 2025
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Published on: Jan 26, 2026
Published by: University of Sarajevo
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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