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The Oakland Athletics Use Of Sabermetrics And The Rise Of Big Data Analytics In Business, Jacob Moorefield
The Oakland Athletics Use Of Sabermetrics And The Rise Of Big Data Analytics In Business, Jacob Moorefield
Honors Theses
The Moneyball phenomenon revealed how Billy Beane, the Oakland Athletics general manager utilized advanced data analytics; Sabermetrics, to statistically analyze the data in baseball which aims to quantify baseball players’ performances based on objective statistical measurements. As technology increases and big data becomes more accessible, sports organizations like the Oakland Athletics are illustrating how businesses, small and large, can use advanced analytics to promote growth. This research paper provides a meta-analysis on the results of large businesses using big data analytic techniques similar to Sabermetrics, to show the improvements in marketing, consumer outreach, revenue, and employee retention while questioning whether …
Accounting Practicum: Case Studies Compilation And Analysis Fall 2020 And Spring 2021, Margaret Case
Accounting Practicum: Case Studies Compilation And Analysis Fall 2020 And Spring 2021, Margaret Case
Honors Theses
The following thesis consists of twelve explanations on a variety of financial accounting standards. Those of which fall under the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as directed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). In addition with the topics presented are learned material from Intermediate Financial Accounting I and II and multiple other accounting-related classes. Each topic has been analyzed and concluded in conjunction related to the thesis topic. Through the accounting case studies, an understanding of various major accounting principles and their related areas are shown. The case studies were completed with the direction of Dr. Victoria Dickinson under …
Base Erosion And Profit Shifting In Continental Africa And Beyond, Nathan Olsen
Base Erosion And Profit Shifting In Continental Africa And Beyond, Nathan Olsen
Honors Theses
Base erosion and profit shifting has become the latest burden on countries’ tax revenue collection agencies the world over. Recent studies have found how it occurs in the both the developed and developing world, but these same studies haven’t answered the question of why in the developing world. This thesis tries to answer that question concerning Africa, which is a continent full of developing nations. Using Base Erosion, Profit Shifting, and Developing Countries (Crivelli et. al, 2015) which outlines how the international economy is interconnected through a tax base spillover estimation, this paper turns its attention towards the developing nations …
Uncovered Magazine: A Magazine Prototype And Business Plan, Avery Bowman
Uncovered Magazine: A Magazine Prototype And Business Plan, Avery Bowman
Honors Theses
Through developing a skin care magazine prototype and business plan, this thesis aims to show how a print magazine can be successful to a young audience. By studying the history and development of both magazines and skin care and focusing on today’s industries, now is the perfect time to launch a skin care magazine. Uncovered Magazine will not only focus on filling this gap, but also will aim to empower women to find beauty in their natural skin.
An Exploration Of Accounting Topics Through A Series Of Case Studies, Joshua Pearson
An Exploration Of Accounting Topics Through A Series Of Case Studies, Joshua Pearson
Honors Theses
This thesis contains 12 case studies about various accounting and financial issues. The cases follow as: A Tale of Two Cities, Conceptual Overview of Assets, Excel Course, Taxodus: Playing the Global Tax Avoidance Game, Business Interview, Case Competition-Overview, Case Competition-Audit, Case Competition-Tax, Case Competition-Advisory, Case Competition-Earnings, Stock Price, and Analysis, and Financial Crisis of 2008. Other than the cases labeled case competition, none of these cases are meant to build off each other and should be taken by themselves. The series of case competition cases are part of a larger group case where each group chose a Fortune 500 company, …
The Democratization Of Finance Through The Banking Revolution And Financial Technologies In Brazil, Joao Rodrigues
The Democratization Of Finance Through The Banking Revolution And Financial Technologies In Brazil, Joao Rodrigues
Honors Theses
Every nation requires an adequate financial system to support the flow of funds between savers and borrowers, providing a safe and effective payment system. The Brazilian National Financial System (Sistema Financeiro Nacional - SFN) is recognized as one of the backbones of Brazilian development throughout the years, one of the explicit drivers of the ten largest world economies. Interestingly, institutions that established the country's financial system are vulnerable to structural change driven by continuous development created through new ideas, new challenges, and new opportunities.
Honors Accounting Thesis, David Falkenheiner
Honors Accounting Thesis, David Falkenheiner
Honors Theses
During the fall and spring semesters of the 2019-2020 University of Mississippi school year, I had the privilege of taking Dr. Vicki Dickinson’s Honors Accounting class and benefit from it greatly. This course was based around challenging its participants throughout various aspects of not only accounting coursework but real scenarios that arise as an accounting professional. Dr. Dickinson did an outstanding job at preparing her students not only for their internship experience in the spring of their senior year but also for interviewing for those positions. This class gives its participants a drastic advantage over the normal accounting undergraduate through …
The Comparison Between Social Media Marketing Strategies In The United Kingdom And United States Professional Soccer Teams, Lerol Parchment
The Comparison Between Social Media Marketing Strategies In The United Kingdom And United States Professional Soccer Teams, Lerol Parchment
Honors Theses
Communication is a lot different today than it was 20 years ago. People today spend hours on their social media where they receive the majority of the information about the world. Thus, social media is one of the most influential platforms in the professional sports industry to market sports and engage with fans. The purpose of this study was to gain an in-depth understanding of the common and different social media strategies adopted by professional soccer teams in the UK soccer leagues, and United States soccer league to market their products to consumers all over the world. YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, …
A Survey Of Financial Accounting Reporting, James H. Robbins
A Survey Of Financial Accounting Reporting, James H. Robbins
Honors Theses
This thesis takes a survey of key accounting issues and concepts addressed in financial accounting reporting. Accountancy majors of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College were given an opportunity to complete their thesis before their internship during senior year by taking two classes over junior year. This thesis was constructed under the guidance of Dr. Vicki Dickinson. The thesis itself is a compilation of twelve different cases, and each case studies various areas of the accounting and business environment.
Fakes, Forgeries, And Value Perception, Pearson Moore
Fakes, Forgeries, And Value Perception, Pearson Moore
Honors Theses
Fakes and forgeries generate a false sense of value in the art market that changes the perception of authentic works. Understanding the difference between a fake and a forgery is essential for explaining the schemes of deceivers who have fooled the art market into believing their work is of grandiose value and prestige. The creation of a forged piece or fake provenance documents requires immense artistic skill and a talent for breaking the rules. Examining famous figures and the criminal cases against them is a great way to work backwards from their “successes,” tracing the alleged origins of the piece’s …
Honors Accounting Thesis, Joseph Harris
Honors Accounting Thesis, Joseph Harris
Honors Theses
During the fall and spring of the 2019-2020 school year, I was a part of the Honors 420 accounting thesis class. This class was led by Dr. Vicki Dickinson as a series of case studies featuring several notable speakers throughout the year. Dr. Dickinson was a fantastic instructor. She greatly helped me in my recruiting process by giving me real-world tips that directly translated into navigating both accounting socials and interviews. Even throughout the COVID period of the spring semester, Dr. Dickinson was constantly giving me advice on how to navigate interviewing and networking opportunities. Each separate case presented in …
Complete Analysis Of Netflix, Inc., Anna Gregory
Complete Analysis Of Netflix, Inc., Anna Gregory
Honors Theses
This thesis focuses on the company, Netflix, INC and the projected value of this company. This study provides valuable information regarding the projected value of Netflix, INC and future stock price predictions. I derived my findings through several procedures. The most important procedure in analyzing the future value of Netflix was the use of a Discounted Cash Flow Analysis. This analysis provided me with a projected value and share price for Netflix, INC in five years and again in ten years. The second method used to evaluate Netflix was the multiples valuation. This method provided information on whether or not …
Analyzing The Consumer’S Decision-Making Process To Visit Walt Disney World During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Corinne Kincade Williams
Analyzing The Consumer’S Decision-Making Process To Visit Walt Disney World During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Corinne Kincade Williams
Honors Theses
During the Covid-19 pandemic, people have had differing opinions about traveling and visiting popular destinations. This study analyzes why people decide to visit or not visit Disney World during the pandemic. To understand motivational factors affecting customers’ visit intention, a Qualtrics survey was administered through GroupMe, Disney Facebook fan pages, and MTurk. Questions applied the theory of planned behavior and additional constructs of perceived severity and perceived vulnerability to understand the reasons behind participants’ decision-making process to visit or not visit Disney World.
From the 553 responses analyzed, it was found that the most influential factors on Disney World visit …
Fundamental Principles Of Accounting: A Series Of Case Analyses, Bridget Mcmillan
Fundamental Principles Of Accounting: A Series Of Case Analyses, Bridget Mcmillan
Honors Theses
Over the past four years at the University of Mississippi, I acquired knowledge about the accounting profession and the application of accounting principles that have arisen throughout the evolution of modern professional accounting. For the thesis requirement in accordance with the standards set by the Patterson School of Accountancy and the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, I completed a series of case studies covering a variety of topics related to the study of accounting. Under the direction of Victoria Dickinson, I completed these cases over the 2019-2020 academic year. Each case introduces a unique topic and presents findings about various …
Walt Disney World As A Model For Brand Marketing: An Imc Approach To Build Brand Loyalty, Sarah Camille Blankenship
Walt Disney World As A Model For Brand Marketing: An Imc Approach To Build Brand Loyalty, Sarah Camille Blankenship
Honors Theses
The Walt Disney Company has an estimated brand value of $61.3 billion and a brand revenue of $38.7 billion according to Forbes’ 2020 World’s Most Valuable Brands (Swant, n.d.). As number seven in the world’s most valuable brands and the only leisure brand in the top fifty, the Disney brand is often used as a business model and inspiration for many companies (Swant, n.d.). Its success can be attributable to the high degree of brand loyalty they create among their customers. Among its approximately 157 million visitors who visited Disney Parks globally, there was a 70% return rate of first-time …
An Analysis Of Financial Accounting Through Case Studies, Maggie Herring
An Analysis Of Financial Accounting Through Case Studies, Maggie Herring
Honors Theses
This thesis is composed of a series of case studies performed over the course of two semesters. Each individual case challenged me to look further into a different aspect of financial accounting and how it would look as a career. The culmination of the studies provided me with a more in-depth look of what accounting actually is in practice and gave insights into how the field might change in the near future.
The cases spanned a variety of topics. The first case, “A Tale of Two Cities”, had me compare two different cities and what beginning my career would look …
An Overview Of Financial Accounting Through The Use Of Case Studies, Sim Mosby
An Overview Of Financial Accounting Through The Use Of Case Studies, Sim Mosby
Honors Theses
This thesis encompasses many major accounting topics and different global phenomena’s that have changed the accounting profession. This thesis has allowed me to understand modern accountancy and the reasons it has had to adapt to the modern world. The University of Mississippi has allowed the accounting students of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College to complete this thesis by participating in the ACCY 420 class in their Junior year prior to their internship. This class was taught by Dr. Victoria Dickinson and consisted of eleven cases throughout two semesters
Furthering Accounting Education Through Case Studies, Collin Short
Furthering Accounting Education Through Case Studies, Collin Short
Honors Theses
This thesis includes eleven case studies. The case studies include information regarding relevant global accounting topics. Additionally, the information provides a more detailed dive into an understanding of accountancy and how it relates to ones’ future career path in industry.
A Discussion Of Special Topics In Accounting, Matthew Stersic
A Discussion Of Special Topics In Accounting, Matthew Stersic
Honors Theses
In order to complete this study, I used a variety of websites, telling me information about the cities, as well as sites that could provide me with facts and figures as well. I was able to interview my roommate ,who is from Chicago, to get a good place to begin on a lot of the questions such as where I would want to live in the city. Through means of data collection, interviewing, and budgeting I was able to come up with an answer to where I would want to live.
Financial Accounting: A Collection Of Case Studies, Dalton Gibson
Financial Accounting: A Collection Of Case Studies, Dalton Gibson
Honors Theses
Financial accounting encompasses many topics such as different accounting methods, ethical practices, financial reporting, and more. We were assigned students case studies, each covering a different category of financial reporting, including case studies about accounting methods, accounting standards, and financial statements. The cases are designed to help students understand real examples, think critically to solve problems, and develop strong research and collaboration skills. At the conclusion of this course, students had an improved technical knowledge of accounting and a better understanding of the importance of proper financial accounting methods. The knowledge learned will continue to benefit students in their future …
Politics Of Privacy: The Role Of Individual Political Views In Consumer Data Privacy Concerns, Connor Neill
Politics Of Privacy: The Role Of Individual Political Views In Consumer Data Privacy Concerns, Connor Neill
Honors Theses
Today, every choice that is made, from where to shop to what music to listen to, has turned into a reflection of one’s political views and identity. The main purpose of this research is to explore the relationship between an individual’s political views and his or hers attitudes toward the security of personal information in the consumer realm. Two studies were conducted in the form of surveys. The first study aims to measure the consumer’s trust and risk beliefs for a company of a certain size as well as their feelings toward the dimensions of control, collection, and awareness of …
A Collection Of Case Studies Representing Financial Accounting, John Quaka
A Collection Of Case Studies Representing Financial Accounting, John Quaka
Honors Theses
This thesis focuses on different case studies that have to do with the field of accounting. All of the cases that are represented here relate to the field of financial accounting. Several of these cases were having to analyze either a company’s 401k or receiving an audit or tax accounting situation and having to answer questions about it. For others, we had to watch a video or an interview and write down what we thought about it. A couple of other case studies were had to interview either an accountant from our hometown and an accountant student older than us. …
Analyzing Case Studies And The Different Uses Of Accounting Knowledge, Meghan Foley
Analyzing Case Studies And The Different Uses Of Accounting Knowledge, Meghan Foley
Honors Theses
The purpose of this thesis was to further my accounting knowledge outside of traditional classroom learning. Throughout my time at Ole Miss, I had not used my accounting class work outside of the classroom. I was able to apply the knowledge to practical real life issues.
I participated in 11 case studies that each targeted a different topic of the accounting profession. The early cases related to my choice of specialty and city, whereas the final cases delved deeper into economic implications of accounting and finance.
I learned a great deal about real world accounting while writing this thesis. I …
Accountancy Honors Thesis, Christian Jarrell
Accountancy Honors Thesis, Christian Jarrell
Honors Theses
This thesis is a collection of cases completed over two semesters under the direction of Dr. Dickinson. The cases covered multiple topics in the areas of business and accounting with the goal of exposing students not only to the accounting industry but give them a look at a professional career. Due to the various subject of each case, rather than have one central abstract for this thesis, each case will have its own abstract that will include an explanation of what the case was about and what was learned from the case.
A Compilation Of Financial Accounting Topics Through Case Studies, Logan Gage
A Compilation Of Financial Accounting Topics Through Case Studies, Logan Gage
Honors Theses
The purpose of this thesis is to analyze and discuss a broad range of accounting topics. This paper was formed over the yearlong class in the Honors Accountancy Independent Study class taught by Dr. Victoria Dickinson. It is divided into case studies that cover different accounting themed topics. These case studies gave me an advanced knowledge of financial accounting beyond the traditional assignments my other classes assigned me. My understanding of the real-world accounting profession was able to be improved because of this class and these case studies.
Honors Accounting Thesis: An Investigation Of Specific Issues In Various Accounting Methods And Their Outlook For The Future Through Case Studies, Flint Christian
Honors Accounting Thesis: An Investigation Of Specific Issues In Various Accounting Methods And Their Outlook For The Future Through Case Studies, Flint Christian
Honors Theses
This thesis focuses on broad topics concerning the field of accountancy. Primarily, the topics involve an analysis demonstrating an understanding on innovative technological developments, political changes, financial planning, professional preparation, and their effects on the accounting field, including possible changes. Information was found through online search engines, database analysis, and interviews and discussions with key informants from the accounting field. This thesis was performed in conjunction with the Honors Accountancy 420 class, where I also experienced case studies, interviews, and presentations with public accounting firms. Our methodology and methods were developed throughout the year in groups, as well as with …
An Analysis Of Accounting Principles Through Case Studies, Kyle Liebert
An Analysis Of Accounting Principles Through Case Studies, Kyle Liebert
Honors Theses
The following ten cases are compilation of a semesters worth of work in my Accy 420 class. Each of these were introduced by Dr. Dickinson, at which time she gave us a perspective. From my knowledge of accounting principles, financial and managerial concepts, I was able to interpret the case. Each case required a deep understanding of the topic or an ability to understand a new concept. After being introduced, I analyzed the topic and followed up with research. These case studies outlined by Dr. Dickinson were completed in the academic year of Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 from the …
Central Appalachia Severance Taxation And Policies For Future Economic Growth, Nathan Frisbie
Central Appalachia Severance Taxation And Policies For Future Economic Growth, Nathan Frisbie
Honors Theses
Central Appalachia is a region in the United States that has been referred to as a paradox by researchers who have studied it. The area is rich with natural resources, yet the region lacks economic development. The mineral extraction industry has been the center of the economy for over a hundred years. The reliance on the industry has caused Central Appalachia to fall behind in several categories. The region has unusually high concentrations of poverty and low high school graduation rates. The revenue from the taxation of coal is the primary source of income for many of the rural counties. …
An Analysis Of Current Accounting And Financial Matters, Payton Argabright
An Analysis Of Current Accounting And Financial Matters, Payton Argabright
Honors Theses
This document demonstrates and represents the work done over the course of a full year for Accounting 420, the Honors Thesis Practicum course under Dr. Dickinson at the University of Mississippi. The case studies following delve into a wide variety of topics mean to simulate what various future careers in accounting could like, as well as to expose current issues and debates that are ongoing in the business world.
Can Beps Project Mitigate Double Non-Taxation Of Multinational Corporations?, Sajana Tamang
Can Beps Project Mitigate Double Non-Taxation Of Multinational Corporations?, Sajana Tamang
Honors Theses
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the BEPS project can mitigate double nontaxation of multinational corporations. This study performs case studies on two multinational corporations: Apple and Starbucks to figure out how they behave in order to avoid taxes and see if there are behavioral differences in response to claims by the European authorities that they did not pay their fair share. It explains and compares their tax-paying strategies to figure out how they may behave with respect to new rules implemented by the BEPS project in the future. Through case studies from Apple and Starbucks, the …