For this assignment we will explore a financial reporting fraud case. On the other hand there is a description of digital forensics/cybercrime.  The final project is to be 15-18 pages in APA format.

Financial reporting fraud case : digital forensics/cybercrime.

Final Paper Students are expected to complete a case study paper on a selected topic. Firstly, the student must select a recent case(s) study on the contemporary issues in internal controls by the first week of class.  Secondly, students may elect a case(s) study from their field of interest or industry. Thirdly, the final project is to be 15-18 pages, APA format, not including appendices, table of contents, or title page. You cannot use cases from the textbook, or HSBC.  There are many types of cases, and they are current (at least within the past 5 years, and that is the timeframe you must choose your case from). Your approach to the case study can be from the compliance, financial reporting (fraud) or operations (security and loss prevention, cyber threat/response).

Financial reporting fraud case : digital forensics/cybercrime.

You can also elect any industry, such as Health Administration (healthcare fraud); financial institutions and AML compliance or consumer protection (protecting customers from internal fraudulent practices or external account takeovers; big store retailers loss prevention and organized retail crime gangs) etc.  Introduction-briefly introduce your case(s). When, where, how, and why etc. All statements of fact must be referenced in a Literature Review –Synthesize the readings and additional research into an in-depth analysis of your case.  Expand upon the introduction.

Financial reporting fraud case : digital forensics/cybercrime.

All statements of fact must be referenced Conclusion –What was the outcome, how would you advise an organization to try and deter this type of activity, what has changed in your opinions on the subject matter? The paper is due by September 15, midnight in whatever time zone you are located in.  Understand, technology has become a foundation for all aspects, so if looking to focus on digital forensics/cybercrime, understand the whole foundation and key in on how controls over each area should be integrated. But do not overlook all of the areas as an integrated unit.  Based on this, you will select a case this week that you will research and write a final paper on.

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