Applying deep learning to detect abnormal event log traces: a non-rule-based framework

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Abstract

Process mining is an efficient method that can analyze the full population of transactions using the event log of business processes. Conventional rule-based process mining techniques can detect anomalies; however, it tends to trigger a large number of false alarms. To improve the efficiency of anomaly detection using process mining, this study adopts a deep learning-based classification approach to detect anomalies in the traces of event logs. This approach contributes to the literature by proposing a non-rule-based process mining technique based on deep learning. Results demonstrate that the proposed non-rule-based process mining method can help auditors focus on transactional anomalies.

Original languageAmerican English
Pages (from-to)119-140
Number of pages22
JournalInternational Journal of Digital Accounting Research
Volume24
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1 2024

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Information Systems and Management

Keywords

  • anomaly detection
  • deep learning
  • fraudulent activities
  • Process mining

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