week7 paper

WorldCom accounting scandal

write a research paper on worldcom scandel. The paper shall be 7-8 pages in length and follow standard APA guidelines.  (Please see APA tutorial on the course menu for more information.)   

The paper should meet the following criteria:

1)      Identify and classify all the key people involved in the crime including perpetrators and victims.  Give all necessary background on the key players. 

2)      Thoroughly explain the type of crime committed and place it into a proper typology.

3)      Discuss the legal process used to prosecute the crime(s).  Was it proper and sufficient? What, if any defenses were raised?  Did they have merit? 

4)      Analyze any regulations or social controls subsequently implemented to avoid future crimes of this nature.