Module Descriptors
FRAUD RISK MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK
ACCT50154
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Karl Mccormack
Email: K.McCormack@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
36 hours of lectures, workshops and case studies
Module Additional Assessment Details
Details: The 100% individual assignment with 2,000 words will assess the student's ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of management controls, risk assessment and the legal framework surrounding fraud. This will assess all Learning Outcomes.
Module Texts
Taylor, J. (2001) Forensic Accounting, FT Prentice Hall
Thomas, G.W., Skalak, S.L., Clayton, M.M. (2006) A Guide to Forensic Accounting Investigation, PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Journal of Forensic Accounting. Edwards Inc
Module Resources
The University Library and Learning Resources - books and academic journals
The module website
Electronic databases such as EBSCO
Learning support materials
Internet
Forensic Accounting industry publications
A range of case studies
Module Indicative Content
Students will study a selection of topics regarding fraud risk management including the fraud legal framework, management controls and risk assessment. Case studies will be reviewed covering such areas as computer crime, identity theft and money laundering.