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A Comparative Empirical Analysis Of Characteristics Associated With Accounting Internships, James H. Thompson
A Comparative Empirical Analysis Of Characteristics Associated With Accounting Internships, James H. Thompson
All Faculty Scholarship for the College of Business
Internships are a popular element used to enhance accounting education. Although previous studies have considered internships, many have addressed enhancement of subsequent academic and professional performance. The purpose of this paper is broader and examines several characteristics of accounting internships: the frequency of participation, eligibility requirements, process for securing internships, level of participation, availability and amount of academic credit, area of assignments, nature of post-internship requirements, and benefits to students. Two random samples, one in 1998 and one in 2003, of 100 accounting programs were analyzed in the study. For each program selected, the survey was mailed to accounting program …
Professionalization Of College Sports: The Case Of College Basketball, Sean Kaukas
Professionalization Of College Sports: The Case Of College Basketball, Sean Kaukas
Honors Projects in Finance
This study examines how major college basketball programs have become professionalized, and follow a professional model in terms of their revenues, expenses, and profits. “Professionalized” is defined as having a fundamental focus on profits and revenues. Revenue and expense data for the 2006-2007 season was selected from the six major conferences: Big East, Big Ten, Big 12, ACC, PAC 10, and SEC. Data was collected from the Office of Postsecondary Education, where revenues and expenses are reported for each school. These data were examined and used to gauge whether these programs or conferences are following a professional model. In addition, …