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2021-2022 Accounting Practicum: A Sequence Of Financial Accounting Case Studies, Virginia Barksdale
2021-2022 Accounting Practicum: A Sequence Of Financial Accounting Case Studies, Virginia Barksdale
Honors Theses
The following set of financial accounting case studies represents two semesters of work under Dr. Victoria Dickinson at the University of Mississippi’s Patterson School of Accountancy. As is customary for the Honors Accounting Practicum, subjects covered included current events – e.g., the anniversary of 9-11 and the COVID-19 pandemic – as well as the conceptual frameworks of different financial accounting disciplines. Some cases were more research focused while others involved specific deliverables relevant to the topic of the week. All case studies required the integration of knowledge from past coursework with the knowledge gained through the cases themselves. The work …
Diverse Analyses Of Accounting: A Series Of Case Studies, Hannah Harris
Diverse Analyses Of Accounting: A Series Of Case Studies, Hannah Harris
Honors Theses
This thesis consists of a diverse variety of case studies surrounded accounting and accounting-related issues. The first five cases span a broad range of topics, such as 9/11 and COVID-19 and their effects on the accounting industry. The last five cases, which were completed as a team, provide an in-depth analysis of Goldman Sachs, mostly through the team’s study of their 2020 and 2021 financial statements. These cases provide an overview of the company and the team’s suggested improvements in each line of service—audit, tax, advisory, and risk advisory. Through these cases, I was provided a much deeper insight into …