The Effect of Machiavellianism on Financial Crime with the Mediating Role of Ethical Orientation Accountants

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of Machiavellianism on Financial Crime with the mediating role of ethical orientations. In the present study, in order to have equal chances for all members of the sample, a simple random sampling method was used using the Georgian and Morgan table and 306 people were selected as the statistical sample. Data of were collected by questionnaires and analyzed using structural equation modeling. The results showed that Machiavellianism has a positive and significant effect on Financial Crime. Machiavellianism through ethical orientation has a positive and significant effect on Financial Crime. Also, Machiavellianism through relativism has a positive and significant effect on Financial Crime.The results showed that Machiavellianism has a positive and significant effect on Financial Crime. Machiavellianism through ethical orientation of has a positive and significant effect on Financial Crime. Also, Machiavellianism through relativism has a positive and significant effect on Financial Crime.