I am writing on perception of forensic accountant on how to mitigate fraud in financial statement fraud. I will appreciate better topic that will get me endorsement.
Project Plan Project Plan Name: Learner ID: Learner Email Address: School: School of Business, Technology and Health Care Administration (SOBTH) Program/Specialization: Accounting Type of project (e.g., dissertation, capstone): Dissertation Methodology – Quantitative or Qualitative: Qualitative Quarter/Year of V8927completion or PSY8502 completion: June 16, 2023 Project Plan Instructions (Do not delete the instructions) Project topic Topic proposal is grounded in a problem and aligned with program of study. The purpose of this generic qualitative study using agency theory by Mitnick (1973) is to explore the perceptions of a purposive twelve forensic accountants in the Texas area on mitigating corporate financial statement fraud. Alignment to the Program of Study Presents an introduction to a clear topic proposal grounded in a problem within the program, project, and topic. Suggested length 1 paragraph. Project Problem Clearly stated problem aligns with program, reflects literature gap or practice issue, and identifies population of interest. Problem to be Addressed Describe a general and specific problem that is clearly defined and aligned with the program, including what the problem is, who is experiencing the problem, where the problem exists, and the professional/organizational context. Suggested length 1paragraph. Gap Present an analysis of a gap in alignment with the problem and placed within the program. Addresses the broader questions of “who cares” and “why now”. Suggested length 1 paragraph. Supporting Evidence Literature review addresses previous relevant projects and articulates theoretical (practice) orientation. Primary Orientation Provide an introduction to the review of scholarly literature, an argument for conducting the review, and a primary theoretical (and practice) orientation. Suggested length 1-2 paragraphs. Efforts to Address the Problem Provide a synthesized review of the scholarly literature to expose, explain, and analyze previous scholarly efforts to address the problem. Suggested length 1-2 paragraphs. Synthesis of the Evidence Provide a logically organized and synthesized review and analysis of the literature in close alignment with the topic, problem, and gap. Suggested length 1-2 paragraphs. Questions Purpose and questions align with topic, problem, and supporting evidence, including definition of terms. Purpose of the Project Provide one-to-two sentences aligned with the topic, problem, gap in practice, and project question to state the purpose of the project. Statement of Primary Question(s) Provide 1-3 project questions that align with the topic, problem, and supporting evidence within the program. Suggested length 1 paragraph. Definition of Terms Present a list of terms and definitions that relate to the program, topic, problem, gap, program, and project framework. This is a working section which you will continue to update in future courses. Suggested length 1 paragraph. If you are seeking Topic Endorsement in XX-V8926 – Doctoral Project Development - Topic Approval or in PSY-8502 Advanced Research Design & Methodology for Professional Psychology, you only need to complete the sections above for the approval. Proposed Project Framework Methodological approach is clearly defined and includes constructs, phenomena, variables, and population. Methodological Approach Provide a description and explanation of the methodological approach. The methodological approach must align to the topic, problem, supporting evidence, and data sources. Suggested length 2-3 paragraphs. Population and Sample (including site if necessary) Describe the general target population (e.g., size, characteristics). Suggested length 1-2 paragraphs. Constructs, Phenomena, Variables Present evidence and explanation for the final choice of framework. Constructs, phenomena, and/or variables must align to the topic, problem, gap, and project questions. Suggested length 2-3 paragraphs. Proposed Data Sources Instrumentation and data collection tools address project concepts; ethical threats and their mitigation are detailed. Measures or Artifacts to be Reviewed Present a description of instrumentation or data collection tools. Measures or artifacts must closely align with the methodological approach. Suggested length 3-4 paragraphs. Detailed Procedures Present a description of the processes needed to complete the instruments by the participants or observers. Suggested length 3-4 paragraphs. Validity/Reliability/Credibility/Dependability Identify and present the potential threats to reliability and validity (quantitative techniques) or trustworthiness (qualitative techniques). Include a proposed plan to mitigate the noted threats. Suggested length 1-2 paragraphs. Proposed Data Collection Describe sampling, recruitment, data collection procedures, and potential ethical considerations. Sampling Strategy, Number participants Describe, explain, and justify the sampling strategy to be used. Suggested length 2-3 paragraphs. Recruitment Procedures Provide a recruitment process to identify, screen, and recruit participants as it aligns with the methodological approach. Present the inclusion and exclusion criteria for participating in the project. Suggested length 2-3 paragraphs. Data Collection Process Provide a logical step-by-step data collection process as it aligns with the methodological approach. Suggested length 3-4 paragraphs. . Ethical Considerations Identify potential ethical issues and provide a proposed plan to adhere to strict ethical standards. Include details regarding privacy, confidentiality, and data security procedures and concerns. Suggested length 1-2 paragraphs. Proposed Data Analysis Plan Articulate data analysis techniques appropriate to project framework. Present a plan to analyze and present data with techniques that are appropriate to the project, framework, data sources, and sample size. Suggested length 3-4 paragraphs. References APA formatted reference section that includes a reference for each citation used in text. 1 2