FIN711 Assignment 1 Solution and Discussion

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SEMESTER FALL 2019
ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (FIN711)
ASSIGNMENT NO. 01
DUE DATE: 23rd January, 2019 MARKS: 15
Read the research article named “The Role of Forensic Accounting in Solving the Vexed Problem of Corporate World” uploaded in the “Download” section on VULMS of this course and answer the following questions.

A forensic accountant have to wear different hats. Along working with numbers, they
have to act as an invigilator that should possess the ability to think out of the box.
Mention the perquisites and characteristics that a forensic accountant must possess. Answer should not exceed 350 words. (5 Marks)
Explain any six possible challenges that you being a forensic accountant (subject to external audit of a corporation) might have to face.
Answer should not exceed 400 words. (6 Marks)
Mention any two recent examples from the corporate world where fraudulent
activities hampered the corporations’ repute and have fabricated their records. Answer should not exceed 350 words. (4 Marks)
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