Study level
- Master of Philosophy
Faculty/School
Faculty of Business and Law
Topic status
We're looking for students to study this topic.
Supervisors
- Position
- Associate Professor
- Division / Faculty
- Faculty of Business & Law
- Position
- Senior Lecturer
- Division / Faculty
- Faculty of Business & Law
Overview
A recent investigation by the Crime and Misconduct Commission found serious fraud and corruption across a number of Queensland city councils. This included inappropriate relationships between the Council and the private sector, in particular property developers and improper use of power and influence for personal benefit by elected councilors.
This project investigates how council employees and councillors avoid detection under existing accounting controls, and how they can be strengthened. We will focus on the latest technologies for detecting financial misconduct and how these might be used by government and business to manage their fraud and corruption risks.
If you are interested in researching this topic as part of a Master of Philosophy (Accountancy), and you are applying to commence your degree in Semester 1, 2020 you may be eligible for a School of Accountancy Accelerate Scholarship.
Contact
Contact the supervisor for more information.