Module Descriptors
EXPERT ACCOUNTING EVIDENCE
XXFO50043
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 5
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 25%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 75%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Building an investigation case, gathering and documenting evidence.
Supporting a criminal prosecution.
Investigation reporting
Working with third parties (lawyers, police)
Expert witness
Conducting global investigations
Supporting a criminal prosecution.
Investigation reporting
Working with third parties (lawyers, police)
Expert witness
Conducting global investigations
Module Learning Strategies
Whole group sessions - a series of participatory lectures will disseminate knowledge and understanding as the foundation for a structured programme of tutorial sessions.
Small group sessions - a series of weekly tutorial sessions will examine particular aspects of Expert Accounting Evidence.
Students will enjoy a blend of learning opportunities thereby allowing them to engage positively with the subject area and each other.
Typical learning techniques include: student focussed tutorials / oral and written presentations / role-plays / videos and interactive exercises.
The class room delivery will be supported by materials available on the VLE to guide further self-directed study at a pace and time convenient to the student.
Students will be provided with general guidance in the module study guide, and receive specific guidance and training where needed.
Small group sessions - a series of weekly tutorial sessions will examine particular aspects of Expert Accounting Evidence.
Students will enjoy a blend of learning opportunities thereby allowing them to engage positively with the subject area and each other.
Typical learning techniques include: student focussed tutorials / oral and written presentations / role-plays / videos and interactive exercises.
The class room delivery will be supported by materials available on the VLE to guide further self-directed study at a pace and time convenient to the student.
Students will be provided with general guidance in the module study guide, and receive specific guidance and training where needed.
Module Resources
The University Library and Learning Resources - books and academic journals
The module VLE website
Electronic data bases
Learning support materials
Internet
Forensic Accounting industry publications
A range of case studies
The module VLE website
Electronic data bases
Learning support materials
Internet
Forensic Accounting industry publications
A range of case studies
Module Texts
Journal of Forensic Accounting. Edwards Inc.
Kranacher, M., Riley, R.A., Wells, J.T. (2011).
Forensic Accounting & Fraud Examination. Hoboken, New Jersey, USA: John Wiley & Sons
Taylor, J. (2011). Forensic Accounting. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited
Thackeray, S., Linda, P., Dobbs., Owen, G and Doig, A (2004) Fraud: Law Practice and Procedure. Lexis Nexis Butterworth
Thomas, GW., Skalak, SL., Clayton, MM (2011) A Guide to Forensic Accounting Investigation.
Hoboken, New Jersey, USA: John Wiley & Sons / PricewaterhouseCoopers
Kranacher, M., Riley, R.A., Wells, J.T. (2011).
Forensic Accounting & Fraud Examination. Hoboken, New Jersey, USA: John Wiley & Sons
Taylor, J. (2011). Forensic Accounting. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited
Thackeray, S., Linda, P., Dobbs., Owen, G and Doig, A (2004) Fraud: Law Practice and Procedure. Lexis Nexis Butterworth
Thomas, GW., Skalak, SL., Clayton, MM (2011) A Guide to Forensic Accounting Investigation.
Hoboken, New Jersey, USA: John Wiley & Sons / PricewaterhouseCoopers
Module Additional Assessment Details
Details:- The individual 2000 word assignment, weighted at 75%, will assess Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
The Presentation, weighted at 25%, will assess Learning Outcome 3.
The assignment requires the student to demonstrate evaluation of accounting evidence within the context of building a financial forensic case.
The Presentation, weighted at 25%, will assess Learning Outcome 3.
The assignment requires the student to demonstrate evaluation of accounting evidence within the context of building a financial forensic case.