Module Descriptors
EXPERT ACCOUNTING EVIDENCE
XXFO50057
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 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.
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.