Reading Assignment for Section 8.3

Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 8.3: White-Collar Crime.

What You Will Learn

In this section, you’ll uncover the intricate process of investigating white-collar crime, focusing on the roles of forensic accounting, digital forensics, and other key investigative tools. You’ll delve into the legal and regulatory frameworks that govern white-collar crime, highlighting recent changes and developments. By analyzing case studies of major white-collar crime incidents like the Enron scandal and the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme, you’ll gain insights into their societal and economic impacts. Lastly, you’ll explore the role of technology and globalization in the evolution of white-collar crime and the challenges this presents for law enforcement and regulation.

Student Learning Outcomes for Section 8.3

• SLO 1: Describe the process of investigating white-collar crime, including the role of forensic accounting, digital forensics, and other investigative tools.
• SLO 2: Explain the legal and regulatory frameworks governing white-collar crime, discussing recent changes and developments in laws and regulations.
• SLO 3: Analyze case studies of major white-collar crime incidents, including the Enron scandal, Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme, Volkswagen emissions scandal, and Wells Fargo fake accounts scandal.
• SLO 4: Evaluate the impact of white-collar crime on society, the economy, and the need for robust investigative and regulatory measures.
• SLO 5: Discuss the role of technology and globalization in the evolution of white-collar crime and the challenges this poses for law enforcement and regulation.