Posted: April 28th, 2015

Forensic Accounting Coursework Topics

Forensic Accounting Coursework Topics

Please remember that, whatever topic you choose, you must meet the criteria specified in the assessment criteria grid (set out on the next page) in order to achieve a pass. You will be expected to refer to real world situations and cases as part of your work.

Indicative Topics

2          Internal Auditors: A critical evaluation of their success or otherwise in combating fraud

[Note: Do not just describe the role of internal auditors. This essay is about combatting fraud and should therefore include reference to actual cases as well as a discussion about the circumstances or criteria which would make them successful.]

“Turn It In” and plagiarism

See the separate documents and links on the Blackboard site concerning plagiarism, referencing, cheating, and TurnitinUK. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you understand what plagiarism is – I DO NOT want to see any of you in an Academic Conduct Panel as the implications of this are serious.

A hard copy of your coursework must be submitted to The Student Help and Information Point (“the SHIP”) by the date specified. Additionally, a copy of the work needs to be submitted via TurnitinUK through the BlackBoard site.

You are encouraged to check your originality score and review any sections that are highlighted by using the draft TurnitinUK site. You can submit as many times as you wish to this draft site but only once to the Final Turnitin site. Appropriately referenced and quoted sources are acceptable and so you are unlikely to get a score of 0%. However, the fewer words that are yours (even if you have referenced correctly) the lower your mark is likely to be.

Module Assessment Requirements

To achieve a pass, you will need to meet the criteria specified in the assessment criteria grid on the next page. There is a single mark for the module.

Up to 3 marks credited for each cogently explained relevant point, with overall award in line with the module assessment criteria grid.

In addition, by way of further explanation, your submission will be expected to demonstrate the following qualities in order to achieve a good mark:

1. Answering the central focus of the assignment topic.
2. A critical appreciation of relevant literature and its use to support argument, substantiate model(s) and other aspects of the assignment.
3. A clear listing of references and/or bibliography.
4. Ability to analyse relevant theoretical concepts in a critical manner, evaluation of material, indication of gaps in the literature.
5. Logical flow of ideas and treatment; imaginative approaches; appropriate
   selection of real world factors related to the model(s) or specific assignment topic.
6. Ability to analyse material from a variety of appropriate relevant perspectives.
7. Presentation, structure, appropriateness of methodology, breaking into section headings/subheadings, tidiness.
8. A strong conclusion.

Module Assessment Criteria Grid

LO1     Understand the meaning and purpose of forensic accounting.

LO2     Understand the nature and extent of financial crime and financial dispute resolution.

LO3     Demonstrate an ability to apply the techniques used in forensic accounting engagements, including the identification and quantification of admissible evidence.

LO4     Evaluate situational, systems and security weaknesses in organisations and to design and recommend measures to minimise the associated downside risks.

LO5     Apply the methodologies by means of which organisations and individuals can plan to manage the risks associated with their business and personal financial exposures.

[The above Learning Outcomes refer to your understanding and application concerning the particular topic within Forensic Accounting that you have chosen]