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Accounting

2020

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An Analysis Of Excise Taxes On Wine In The United States, William A. Saunders Jan 2020

An Analysis Of Excise Taxes On Wine In The United States, William A. Saunders

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Excise taxes are a form of tax that are applied specifically to certain goods, and are charged by the wholesaler to the retailer; they are then usually passed onto the consumer through price increases. Throughout the history of the United States, this form of taxation has transformed and taken on a variety of different roles before arriving at its modern role; a tool to implement certain tax systems, such as the Pigovian system, as well as to influence consumer behavior. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the purpose of excise taxes on wine within the United States by …


The Effect Of Changes In Taxation On Earned Income, Kyle John Gourley Jan 2020

The Effect Of Changes In Taxation On Earned Income, Kyle John Gourley

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Understanding The Importance And Impact Of Technology In An Accounting Setting: Work Outcomes And Relationships With Clients, Megan Elwell Jan 2020

Understanding The Importance And Impact Of Technology In An Accounting Setting: Work Outcomes And Relationships With Clients, Megan Elwell

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This study explores how technology positively or negatively impacts the accounting profession, and specifically, the impact on work outcomes (i.e. the effectiveness and efficiency of work) and relationships with clients. Three types of technology tools were featured in this study: Accounting and Analytics, Robotic Process Automation, and Communication Technology Tools and Platforms. Our research questions were (1) How much do technology tools improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the accountant? and (2) How much do technology tools affect the relationship with clients? After surveying professionals in the accounting field, we concluded that accountants believe that Communication softwares improve their efficiency …


Can Fundamental Accounting Analyses Be Used To Explain Macroeconomic Conditions?, Bryanna Marie Richardson Jan 2020

Can Fundamental Accounting Analyses Be Used To Explain Macroeconomic Conditions?, Bryanna Marie Richardson

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Understanding The Importance & Impact Of Technology In An Accounting Setting, Catherine Ann Francis Jan 2020

Understanding The Importance & Impact Of Technology In An Accounting Setting, Catherine Ann Francis

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Although accounting has gone through significant changes over the years due to technological advancement, the profession remains at the core of business. Technology has not only impacted the accounting profession, but has completely transformed the business world. As professionals are continuously introduced to new technology platforms, their ability to analyze and interpret data is enhanced. The research presented in this paper seeks to understand which platforms are leading the way for change within the accounting profession. More specifically, this paper explores which platforms professional accountants perceive as most important to their job. This involves understanding which platforms they perceive themselves …


The Effect Of Pensions On Fortune 500 Companies And The Market, Ivana Korusiakova Jan 2020

The Effect Of Pensions On Fortune 500 Companies And The Market, Ivana Korusiakova

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This paper is an attempt at identifying the effects of pension changes and negative news associated with pensions on the stock market. This identification is carried out through an extensive review and analysis of the literature on the causes and reasons for different pension techniques and the economics behind pensions. In addition, four major corporations were analyzed after announcing they would either be altering or discontinuing their pension plans due to the coronavirus pandemic. After conducting further analysis, it was found that pensions do cause major shifts in the stock market due to negative news surrounding them.