Search for a financial crime case recently discussed in the news media. The case can be currently open or closed. Any one of several corporations or corporate officials in the recent news media that are being investigated or criminally charged by the government will do. Try to find sufficient information and detail about the perpetrator(s) to enable you to thoughtfully speculate about the motivations for their crime(s).

NOTE: Case should be "recently" discussed, so you are expected to go beyond "Enron," "WorldCom," and "Madoff," and cover a case no more than one year old.

Whatever criminological insights you bring to bear on these speculations will help you do better on this assignment.

Assignment Guidelines:

1. Define the major problem or problems. (Problems cause symptoms - for example, stress causes the symptom of high blood pressure. Often, the symptoms are directly described in the case, whereas the problem(s) usually are not. If necessary, indicate how the problems are related to one another.)

o Here is where you can include response to the question - What has happened to the key players since the events in this case?

o Use appropriate references supporting problem definition and subsequent experience of key players (avoid using blogs or Wikipedia).

2. Analyze the situation. Explain the mechanisms that are causing the problem or problems (use appropriate theories to show how the problem(s) identified above cause the symptoms of ineffectiveness in the case. Present examples found in the case study that support your argument.)

o Here is where you should include response to the question - Were the consequences they experienced as a result of their role appropriate under the circumstances and why?

o Use appropriate references supporting analysis of the situation. Integrate theories and concepts from the course material (avoid using blogs or Wikipedia).

3. Present solution. Develop a structured plan of action. Who is to do what, when? (Solutions should follow logically from analysis-treat the problem(s), not the symptoms-what are the expected outcomes (both positive and negative) of the solution? What aspects of the problem remain unresolved by your solutions?)

o Here is where you should include a response to the question - What preventive and detective controls can be put in place to prevent this from happening again?

o Use appropriate references supporting recommended solution. Integrate theories and concepts from the course material (avoid using blogs or Wikipedia).

Presentation Guidelines:

• Do not rehash the minutia or details in the case.
• Give analysis, not description.
• Use and apply theories and concepts from the course material; integrate course material where it is useful. Include at least two references other than the course text. Be thorough.
• BE CAREFUL - Make sure to avoid plagiarism and to use quotation marks and proper citation as required.
• Length - 1000 words - double spaced
• Use APA format for citations and (required) References page. Remember that the significant portion of your analysis should be in your "own words."