Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation Essay Topics As set out in the syllabus, one of assessment for the Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation is by way of one substantive piece of written essay of 5,000 words on an area of Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation identified by the student. The suitability of the chosen topic is to be agreed with the lecturer during the course of the semester.

The written coursework is to be submitted before final examination (to be discussed). You can either choose your own Forensic topic or you can choose from one of the topics listed below. It is also acceptable to vary the topics below as these are also provided to give you some indication of the areas you can choose. Whether you choose your own topic, choose one from the list below or vary one of the topics below, please write on the classroom with details of your topic and/or the title of your essay. 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.

Indicative Topics (Provisional) 1 Money Laundering: Is there a solution?

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

3 Fraud: Is there a requirement for fraud investigation professionals?

4 Anti-corruption agencies: Are they really effective?

6 The motives for financial statement fraud: a comparison of two countries [the student to

choose the two countries]

7 Anti Bribery and Corruption Legislation: To what extent will it be successful?

Module Assessment Criteria Grid To achieve a pass, you will need to meet the criteria specified in the assessment criteria grid below.

Pass 40-49%

50-59% 60-69% Distinction 70%

Tendency to be descriptive

Some issues identified

Limited knowledge of topic

Weak literature review

Some attempt to conclude

Sound analysis

Identification of some key issues

Clear knowledge of topic

Sound literature review

Competent attempt to conclude

Critical and reasoned analysis

Identification of key issues

Good knowledge of topic

Critical consideration of literature

Critical and reasoned conclusion

Perceptive and insightful analysis

Identification of key and potential issues

Excellent understanding of topic

Perceptive critique of literature

Perceptive and insightful conclusions

Limited application to situation

Competent attempt to relate to situation

Reasoned application to situation

Insightful application to situation