Module Identifier ACM4120  
Module Title CASE STUDY RESEARCH IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE  
Academic Year 2006/2007  
Co-ordinator Dr Kelum N Jayasinghe  
Semester Semester 2  
Course delivery Lecture   2 Hours.  
  Seminars / Tutorials   4 Hours.  
Assessment
Assessment TypeAssessment Length/DetailsProportion
Semester Exam2 Hours  80%
Semester Assessment 2,500 word essay20%
Supplementary Exam2 Hours  100%

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
demonstrate an appreciation of qualitative research methodologies that can be employed in research in the field of accounting and finance

conduct analysis and evaluation of aspects of accounting, governance and audit in both the private and the public sector.

Brief description

This module provides an insight into the nature of case study based research in accounting and finance both in terms of the underlying methodological issues and in terms of the insights that may be derived from the study of specific cases.

Content

The nature, practice and theory of case study research methodology and its application in the field of accounting and audit.
Specific case studies
Presentations

Reading Lists

Books
** Recommended Text
Alvesson, M and K Skoldberg (2001) Reflexive Methodology: New Vistas for Qualitative Research, Sage
Humphrey, C and B Lee (2005) The Real Life Guide to Accounting Research, Elsevier
Ryan, B, Scapens, R and M Theobald (2002) Research Methodology in Accounting and Finance 2nd edition. Thomson

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 7