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Accounting And Financial Reporting Guidelines For Cash- And Tax-Basis Financial Statements; Aicpa Practice Aid Series, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa) Jan 2015

Accounting And Financial Reporting Guidelines For Cash- And Tax-Basis Financial Statements; Aicpa Practice Aid Series, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

Guides, Handbooks and Manuals

No abstract provided.


Take Your Marketing Online!, Kelly Lucas, Sarah Warlick Jan 2015

Take Your Marketing Online!, Kelly Lucas, Sarah Warlick

Guides, Handbooks and Manuals

No abstract provided.


Tax Research Techniques, Robert L. Gardner, Dave N. Stewart, Ronald G. Worsham Jan 2015

Tax Research Techniques, Robert L. Gardner, Dave N. Stewart, Ronald G. Worsham

Guides, Handbooks and Manuals

No abstract provided.


Adviser's Guide To Health Care, Volume 1: An Era Of Reform—The Four Pillars, Robert James Cimasi, Todd A. Zigrang Jan 2015

Adviser's Guide To Health Care, Volume 1: An Era Of Reform—The Four Pillars, Robert James Cimasi, Todd A. Zigrang

Guides, Handbooks and Manuals

No abstract provided.


Adviser's Guide To Health Care, Volume 2: Consulting Services, Robert James Cimasi, Todd A. Zigrang Jan 2015

Adviser's Guide To Health Care, Volume 2: Consulting Services, Robert James Cimasi, Todd A. Zigrang

Guides, Handbooks and Manuals

No abstract provided.


Cgma Exam Case Study Guide, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa) Jan 2015

Cgma Exam Case Study Guide, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

Guides, Handbooks and Manuals

No abstract provided.


Engaged Employee : 10 Initiatives For Successful Firms, Sandra Wiley Jan 2015

Engaged Employee : 10 Initiatives For Successful Firms, Sandra Wiley

Guides, Handbooks and Manuals

No abstract provided.


Organizational Strategies: Retaining And Developing Women Leaders (Toolkit), Mary L. Bennett, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants> Women’S Initiatives Executive Committee Jan 2015

Organizational Strategies: Retaining And Developing Women Leaders (Toolkit), Mary L. Bennett, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants> Women’S Initiatives Executive Committee

Guides, Handbooks and Manuals

No abstract provided.


Organizational Strategies: Retaining And Developing Women Leaders, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Women’S Initiatives Executive Committee Jan 2015

Organizational Strategies: Retaining And Developing Women Leaders, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Women’S Initiatives Executive Committee

Guides, Handbooks and Manuals

No abstract provided.


Occupational Fraud: A Survey, Elizabeth Carroll Jan 2015

Occupational Fraud: A Survey, Elizabeth Carroll

Honors Theses

This paper examines the issue of occupation fraud in today's corporations. It provides an overview of the types of occupational fraud and how they usually occur. This paper also explains the attributes of the typical fraudster and describes warning signs that management should look out for in their company. It analyzes the regulations and polices put into place to combat the growing issue of fraud. It also provides a look at cyber-fraud, which is an increasing problem due to society's reliance on technology. It explains why fraud prevention is so important in corporations, whether small or large, and emphasizes the …


Strategic Planning In Real Estate Investment Trust, Xinyi Long Jan 2015

Strategic Planning In Real Estate Investment Trust, Xinyi Long

Honors Theses

This paper investigates various strategic planning models and then applies the models to the strategic planning process for a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). Several strategic models covered in this paper include Basic Strategic Planning Model, Issue-Based Strategic Planning Model, Kepner-Tregoe Matrix Model, and the Impact Analysis Model. Next, I discuss the roles of different functional areas within a REIT with respect to strategic planning. After fully analyzing these strategic models and the roles of various functional areas, I choose a REIT (AmREIT, Inc.) and perform a SWOT analysis to identify four issues facing this REIT. These four issues are …


The Ethicality And Financial Impact Of Paying Collegiate Athletes, Keaton J. Vann Jan 2015

The Ethicality And Financial Impact Of Paying Collegiate Athletes, Keaton J. Vann

Honors Theses

The purpose of this study is to explain why collegiate athletes should be paid and the financial impact of paying them. The study looks at how the NCAA's student-athlete model has exploited collegiate athletes and denied them from receiving a share of the revenues they generate each year. It includes the reasons for paying players, and the troubles athletes go through because of the way the NCAA is orchestrated. The goal is to determine the financial effect of paying athletes across the NCAA, as well as by divisions and conferences. Additionally, the financial statements of the NCAA and some of …


Corporate Social Responsibility: Do Companies Have Consciences?, Rachel Victoria Nieters Jan 2015

Corporate Social Responsibility: Do Companies Have Consciences?, Rachel Victoria Nieters

Honors Theses

The first part of this thesis is a report that provides information on a wide variety of topics pertaining to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), particularly those that would be of interest to the accounting industry. All information in this report was gathered through review of research already done by prominent persons and entities in the CSR field. CSR is a combination of both environmental and social factors. In addition to government initiative support, there are a multitude of inherent benefits of CSR, as well as benefits that can only be gained through good CSR marketing. There are also costs, which …


Royal Caribbean International: Financial Analysis And Recommendations, Reagan Huey Jan 2015

Royal Caribbean International: Financial Analysis And Recommendations, Reagan Huey

Honors Theses

Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. is an international cruise line that is publically traded on the New York Stock Exchange. It is the second largest cruise line in the world, controlling five brands, 42 ships, and contracts for many more. Royal Caribbean also has part ownership of TUI Cruises and related assets through a 50 percent joint venture. Their headquarters are in Miami, Florida, but the company offers cruises to over 490 destinations in all seven continents. Departure points across the globe allow the company to reach nearly every existing market. Using a strategy of innovation and increasingly lavish offerings, Royal …


Pcaob Standards And Related Rules As Of January 2015, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa) Jan 2015

Pcaob Standards And Related Rules As Of January 2015, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

AICPA Professional Standards

No abstract provided.


General Accounting And Auditing Developments, 2015/16; Audit Risk Alerts, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa) Jan 2015

General Accounting And Auditing Developments, 2015/16; Audit Risk Alerts, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

Industry Guides (AAGs), Risk Alerts, and Checklists

No abstract provided.


Codification Of Statements On Standards For Attestation Engagements, As Of January 2015, Numbers 1 To 17, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa) Jan 2015

Codification Of Statements On Standards For Attestation Engagements, As Of January 2015, Numbers 1 To 17, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

AICPA Professional Standards

No abstract provided.


Codification Of Statements On Auditing Standard, Numbers 122 To 129, As Of January 2015, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa) Jan 2015

Codification Of Statements On Auditing Standard, Numbers 122 To 129, As Of January 2015, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

AICPA Professional Standards

No abstract provided.


Codification Of Statements On Standards For Accounting And Review Services As Of January 2015, Numbers 1 To 21, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa) Jan 2015

Codification Of Statements On Standards For Accounting And Review Services As Of January 2015, Numbers 1 To 21, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

AICPA Professional Standards

No abstract provided.


Not-For-Profit Entities Industry Developments - 2015; Audit Risk Alerts, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa) Jan 2015

Not-For-Profit Entities Industry Developments - 2015; Audit Risk Alerts, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

Industry Guides (AAGs), Risk Alerts, and Checklists

No abstract provided.


Health Care Industry Developments - 2015/16; Audit Risk Alerts, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa) Jan 2015

Health Care Industry Developments - 2015/16; Audit Risk Alerts, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

Industry Guides (AAGs), Risk Alerts, and Checklists

No abstract provided.


Employee Benefit Plans Industry Developments - 2015; Audit Risk Alerts, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa) Jan 2015

Employee Benefit Plans Industry Developments - 2015; Audit Risk Alerts, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

Industry Guides (AAGs), Risk Alerts, and Checklists

No abstract provided.


Employee Benefit Plans, January 1, 2015; Audit And Accounting Guide, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa) Jan 2015

Employee Benefit Plans, January 1, 2015; Audit And Accounting Guide, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

Industry Guides (AAGs), Risk Alerts, and Checklists

No abstract provided.


Government Auditing Standards And Single Audit Developments - 2015/16; Audit Risk Alerts, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa) Jan 2015

Government Auditing Standards And Single Audit Developments - 2015/16; Audit Risk Alerts, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

Industry Guides (AAGs), Risk Alerts, and Checklists

No abstract provided.


2015 Trends In The Supply Of Accounting Graduates And The Demand For Public Accounting Recruits, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa) Jan 2015

2015 Trends In The Supply Of Accounting Graduates And The Demand For Public Accounting Recruits, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

AICPA Annual Reports

No abstract provided.


A Study Of Earnings Managent And Financial Statement Reporting Issues Surroding Public Traded Corporations, Juntao Wu Jan 2015

A Study Of Earnings Managent And Financial Statement Reporting Issues Surroding Public Traded Corporations, Juntao Wu

Honors Theses

The purpose of this paper is to study some publicly traded companies' financial reporting systems. I chose four companies in different industries to conduct a series of analyses and evaluations. In Section One, the quality of these companies' financial reporting systems is carefully examined and evaluated. First, I discuss some potential earnings management strategies that managers from different departments tend to adopt. Next, some of the chosen companies' important policies, such as revenue recognition, are compared with industrial standards or relevant policies from competitors. In addition, earnings management and financial reporting issues that relate to income taxes are discussed separately. …


Fraud And Its Relation To The Hospitality Industry, Nicole Ross Jan 2015

Fraud And Its Relation To The Hospitality Industry, Nicole Ross

Honors Theses

The purpose of this study is to analyze and explore the numerous components of fraud, including its relation and presence in the hospitality industry. Additionally, the study contains findings and analyses derived from participation in a professional development series conducted in a classroom setting and two accounting case studies hosted by PricewaterhouseCoopers and KMPG in Fall 2013. I will dissect fraud down to its various elements and compile a work plan and proposal originating from the findings from the study. The study examines the causes of fraud, people who commit fraud, fraud legislation, and fraud trends. Through primary and secondary …


A Strategic And It Analysis Of Quirky And An Examination Of Business And Accounting Case Studies, Lisa-Marie Schalk Jan 2015

A Strategic And It Analysis Of Quirky And An Examination Of Business And Accounting Case Studies, Lisa-Marie Schalk

Honors Theses

The purpose of this secondary and primary research is not only to explore the concept of management and information technology consulting in the context of a startup up company based in New York called Quirky, but also to present the culmination of my participation in two accounting case study competitions, PricewaterhouseCoopers' xACT competition and KPMG's International Case Competition. After my secondary research on management and IT consulting and the role of IT in various functional areas such as human resources, supply chain management, and financial reporting, I present a brief background on Quirky, a startup company with the mission to …


An Analysis Of Corporate Social Responsibility And Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting, Anna Claire Wammack Jan 2015

An Analysis Of Corporate Social Responsibility And Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting, Anna Claire Wammack

Honors Theses

The purpose of this thesis is to present an overview of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and CSR reporting. The research done in preparation of this report was done by reviewing articles and professional reports and surveys on the topic of CSR. The report defines CSR and examines several surveys of businesses to see what the current CSR trends are. Next, government initiatives and expenditures related to CSR are described and quantified. The report continues by describing the benefits and format of CSR reporting and attestation. Other areas of business and CSR are studied such as CSR investing and consulting. Lastly, …


Aicpa Annual Report, 2014-2015; Perspectives, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa) Jan 2015

Aicpa Annual Report, 2014-2015; Perspectives, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

AICPA Annual Reports

No abstract provided.