Homework: Corporate Fraud Schemes
Overview
For this homework, research the Internet or Strayer Library databases and identify an organization that was involved in corporate fraud. You will assess how the fraud impacted the organization, discuss how fraud can be detected, and evaluate the importance of teamwork and leadership in a fraud investigation. You will also assess the role of research in fraud examinations and financial forensics professions.
Instructions
Write a 3 to 4 pages paper in which you:
I. Identify and assess the fraud that occurred in the organization and the impact it has had on the corporation's investors and creditors. Provide support for your rationale.
II. Suggest how a financial forensic investigation could have detected fraud in the organization. Consider the risk factors, the elements of fraud, and the analysis of competing hypotheses.
III. Evaluate how teamwork and leadership are effective tools for financial forensic investigations. Provide support for your evaluation.
IV. Assess the role of research in fraud examinations and financial forensics professions. Give your opinion on whether or not fraud examinations and financial forensics professions can have long-term success without continuous research in the field. Provide support for your rationale.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this homework is:
1. Evaluate issues related to corporate fraud including detection, leadership, and research.