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A Compilation Of Case Studies In Financial Accounting, Hagen Gurley
A Compilation Of Case Studies In Financial Accounting, Hagen Gurley
Honors Theses
The following exploratory project delves into relevant accounting concepts in today’s economic and financial landscape. Using U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the topics of financial reporting, deferred taxation, mergers and acquisitions, internal controls, financial ratio analysis, revenue recognition, inventory management and cost accounting, leases, and dissolution are investigated through the use of case studies. Over the course of the 12 cases presented here, the purpose is to provide a comprehensive understanding regarding the current landscape of accounting as it pertains to the topics mentioned above. The cases were conducted under the direction of Dr. Victoria Dickinson in the Patterson School …
Survey Of Accounting Principals In Generally Accepted Accounting Principals And Financial Statement Analysis, Hunter Lawrence
Survey Of Accounting Principals In Generally Accepted Accounting Principals And Financial Statement Analysis, Hunter Lawrence
Honors Theses
For my senior research thesis I decided that I would do research on various case studies that are in the field of accounting. Accounting is my major here at the University of Mississippi and I wanted to do research on a topic that is relevant to my major. I was provide a series of cases about all different subject in the accounting world. These topic were given to me by my instructor and I was to fo through each case thoroughly and answer all the questions. If I didn’t know the answer to the question or needed more insight on …
A Comprehensive Review Of Accounting Through Case Studies, Ellen Duncan
A Comprehensive Review Of Accounting Through Case Studies, Ellen Duncan
Honors Theses
As a student of both The Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College and The Patterson School of Accountancy, I have the opportunity to pursue an alternative thesis, comprised of a study of technical accounting through case studies. I compiled this research of accounting theories, principles, and data analytics systems over the course of two semesters, while simultaneously seizing bi-weekly opportunities to network with professional firms and interview for accounting internships. The opportunity to pursue an alternative thesis not only impacted my academic growth, but also my professional success. With the help of Doctor Victoria Dickinson, I was able to put the …
The State Of Financial Literacy In Tennessee: Do Students Need Higher Quality Financial Education?, Jordan Barnes
The State Of Financial Literacy In Tennessee: Do Students Need Higher Quality Financial Education?, Jordan Barnes
Honors Theses
Financial literacy is the way that individuals understand, manage, and plan their personal finances, which is essential to making healthy financial decisions. In the United States, there is an overall lack of financial literacy. Some states, such as Tennessee, have tried to increase financial literacy by implementing a required personal finance course at the high school level. The purpose of this study is to understand the effectiveness of personal finance education in Tennessee high schools by measuring the financial literacy of college students who may or may not have been impacted by the requirement. When students were separated into Group …
Financial Reporting: A Comprehensive Evaluation Of Accounting Methods And Applications, Parker Morgan
Financial Reporting: A Comprehensive Evaluation Of Accounting Methods And Applications, Parker Morgan
Honors Theses
This paper serves as a collection of the case studies assigned by Dr. Victoria Dickinson throughout the Professional Research and Development Thesis Program. Each of the twelve case studies presented within this thesis pertains to a different topic or problem regarding the application of accounting standards, financial reporting, or accounting methods. Additionally, this report displays the application of accounting problems to real-life situations, thus incorporating various subjects, such as investments, economics, accounting, and risk advisory. By promoting the use of group-related assignments, this course stimulated teamwork and classroom collaboration. Because of this, students were able to enhance their communication and …
Navigating The Grey Areas Within Financial Reporting: A Composition Of Case Studies, Annabelle Fortune
Navigating The Grey Areas Within Financial Reporting: A Composition Of Case Studies, Annabelle Fortune
Honors Theses
The following thesis consists of a composition of case studies that I wrote under the guidance of Dr. Victoria Dickinson. Over two semesters, Dr. Dickinson advised my peers and me to work through a dozen case studies covering a variety of financial accounting concepts. For most of the cases, we were presented with information and pertinent data about a company, then a series of questions for us to answer would follow. While many of the questions were objective in nature, some of the questions allowed us to be creative and provide our own recommendations to the problems presented. Aside from …
A Survey Of Financial Accounting Reporting, Charles Upton
A Survey Of Financial Accounting Reporting, Charles Upton
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 a chance to complete their thesis before their internship of senior year by taking two classes over junior year. This thesis was constructed under the guidance of Dr. Vicki Dickinson in this discussed class. The thesis itself is a compilation of twelve different accounting cases, and each case studies various area of financial reporting.
Honors Accounting Thesis, Robert Loeb
Honors Accounting Thesis, Robert Loeb
Honors Theses
This thesis consists of nine case studies that involved analyzing the financial statements of both domestic and international companies. These analyses examined a number of accounting related issues and key management decisions regarding accounting policies. The cases required the consideration of management’s responsibility to report accurately and completely the financial results of operations in regard to accounting policy decisions pertaining to financial statement presentation, bad debt expense recognition, and capital asset depreciation. In addition, the cases explored other current topics in accounting such as the convergence of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles with International Financial Reporting Standards and the implementation …
Accounting Research Thesis, Henry Creel
Accounting Research Thesis, Henry Creel
Honors Theses
During the junior year of my academic career in the Patterson School of Accountancy, I participated in an accountancy thesis class. In this class we independently analyzed and assessed the financial statements and information presented by each case. The practical application of my accounting knowledge on the professionally formatted financial information presented by each case has strengthened my understanding in accounting in ways that no other class has. Through this course, I have grown in both professional and academic aspects, and my findings will be relevant for the rest of my career.
A Compilation Of Accounting Case Studies And Analyses, Madison Huey
A Compilation Of Accounting Case Studies And Analyses, Madison Huey
Honors Theses
Over the course of two semesters I completed twelve case studies under the direction of Dr. Victoria Dickinson. Each of those cases is presented here to serve as my Honors Thesis. They are accompanied by brief analyses to show my understanding of each topic covered in the case. In addition to the completion of case studies, I also had the opportunity to attend twelve presentations from Big 4 firms. During these presentations, I learned the values of each firm and had the opportunity to network with professionals from each firm. Furthermore, I participated in two case competitions, during which I …
Accounting Cases, Drew Caruthers
Accounting Cases, Drew Caruthers
Honors Theses
I developed my thesis in the Accounting 420 class, which is an exclusive class for accounting majors in the Sally Barksdale Honors College at Ole Miss. The class would meet once a week for two semesters. The class period would involve us receiving accounting cases that we would work on during the class and the rest of the week. The accounting cases involve real world companies and financial statements. Each case was designed to help us figure out and learn a different accounting topic each week with a total of 12 cases. The professor, Dr. Dickinson, would grade and suggest …
Exploration Of Financial Accounting: A Compilation Of Individual Case Studies, Allison Gaerke
Exploration Of Financial Accounting: A Compilation Of Individual Case Studies, Allison Gaerke
Honors Theses
This thesis contains twelve accounting-related case studies completed in Accounting 420: Independent Studies, a two-semester thesis course taught by Dr. Victoria Dickinson. For most cases, students were given access to case materials that provided brief descriptions of real companies along with the companies’ financial statements and related footnotes. The cases also provided conceptual, procedural, and analytical questions for students to answer; completing a case study entailed answering the questions selected by Dr. Dickinson and writing a brief introduction to the case. Students were given time in class to work in small groups to start answering the case questions. Students used …
Comprehensive Analysis Of Financial Reporting Through Case Studies, Griffin Anderson Clark
Comprehensive Analysis Of Financial Reporting Through Case Studies, Griffin Anderson Clark
Honors Theses
This thesis covers both fundamental and nuanced issues relating to accounting and, more specifically, financial reporting. These issues range from cash flow analysis to bank auditing opinions. The thesis is a compilation of twelve case studies assigned by Dr. Victoria Dickinson in the Professional Research and Development Program. From a broader perspective, the insight gained through this thesis is primarily concerned with how the three fundamental financial statements, the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows interact with one another within a given fact set. Transactions, estimates, and adjustments can influence all three financial statements, changing how financial …
Fundamental Accounting Concepts: A Compilation Of Case Studies, Shelby Mackenzie Loftis
Fundamental Accounting Concepts: A Compilation Of Case Studies, Shelby Mackenzie Loftis
Honors Theses
This thesis is a compilation of twelve case studies that were completed over the course of an academic school year. These cases covered a variety of topics such as accounts receivables, property, plant, and equipment (PPE), long-term debt, shareholders' equity, deferred income taxes, revenue recognition, and many more. The cases touched on subjects that were relevant to things we covered in our other accounting classes, along with items we were exposed to during our internship. For many of the cases, we collaborated with fellow students in our thesis class to help analyze some of the questions posed in the case …
The Application Of Accounting Concepts Through Case Studies, Olivia Hamilton
The Application Of Accounting Concepts Through Case Studies, Olivia Hamilton
Honors Theses
My thesis addresses several important concepts of accounting principles. These concepts are explored through twelve different case studies that each help address a specific topic. The topics cover the treatment of items such as accounts receivables, property, plant, and equipment, long-term debt, shareholder’s equity, marketable securities, deferred income taxes, and revenue recognition rules. The methods used to complete these cases was to take the information I learned in class as well as reference my textbooks. It helped me to understand what the questions were asking and therefore the corresponding solutions. For each case, I had to search through each company’s …
An Analysis Of Case Studies Regarding Principal Financial Accounting Concepts, Janesse Birdsong
An Analysis Of Case Studies Regarding Principal Financial Accounting Concepts, Janesse Birdsong
Honors Theses
During Fall of 2017 and Spring of 2018, I participated in an alternate thesis route for accounting majors. The alternate route consisted of enrolling in a year-long course with Dr. Victoria Dickinson and individually completing cases based on financial accounting concepts each week. The cases selected each focus on a specific financial accounting concept. The conclusions reached in the cases were based on materials from the case, in class lecture notes, and an intermediate accounting textbook. Each case presents a series of questions which start with basic accounting concepts and build to more complex conceptual issues. Each case further developed …
A Comprehensive Analysis Of Financial Reporting Through Case Studies, Cole Conner
A Comprehensive Analysis Of Financial Reporting Through Case Studies, Cole Conner
Honors Theses
This paper serves as an investigation and analysis of the financial reporting practices of publicly traded companies, in addition to addressing a number of other selected accounting topics. This was accomplished through the analysis of a number of accounting case studies. Each of these studies addresses a specific topic related to financial reporting such as the accounting for income taxes, the treatment of plant property and equipment, and the treatment of investments in securities. The cases provide background related to the topic and organization(s) discussed as well present a series of questions which guide in the discussion and analysis of …
A Series Of Case Studies: An Analysis Of Key Accounting Issues, Jordan Haley Enlow
A Series Of Case Studies: An Analysis Of Key Accounting Issues, Jordan Haley Enlow
Honors Theses
This thesis was written on a series of case studies completed while taking ACCY 420 under the direction of Dr. Victoria Dickinson. This class, taken in the fall and spring of 2017-2018, was taken in conjunction with Intermediate Financial Accounting. Taking ACCY 420 along with Intermediate Financial Accounting added an application aspect to learning financial concepts. ACCY 420 did this by covering various areas of financial reporting in great detail through delving into numerous companies, both U. S. based and international, and analyzing their financials.
A Synopsis Of Basic Components Of Accounting, Julius Jordan Boyd
A Synopsis Of Basic Components Of Accounting, Julius Jordan Boyd
Honors Theses
The purpose of this paper is to discuss different components of accounting and discuss how they appear on financial statements. These topics are ones that accountants run into everyday while on the job. Each case covers a company or companies and focuses on one of the major themes of the accounting process for that company. Along with this it also gives us a set of scenarios to discuss. These scenarios forced me to dive deeper into the financial statements to see how this is related to the United States generally accepted accounting principles. These cases go far beyond the everyday …
A Comprehensive Review Of Accounting And Financial Reporting Principles, Nicholas Egorshin
A Comprehensive Review Of Accounting And Financial Reporting Principles, Nicholas Egorshin
Honors Theses
The following Thesis is comprised of twelve case studies that were completed over one year in the course ACCY 420. This course, led by Dr. Victoria Dickinson, challenged students to dive deeper into accounting concepts and principles through the analysis of financial statements presented from real companies. The companies analyzed do business in a variety of industries and disciplines, so students were able to see the accounting process through a multitude of lenses. Some companies examined used foreign currency and adhered to International Accounting policies, so analysis and critical thinking skills were necessary in truly understanding the significance of the …
A Study Of Financial Reporting Principles Through Analysis Of Case Studies, Thomas Anthony Steis
A Study Of Financial Reporting Principles Through Analysis Of Case Studies, Thomas Anthony Steis
Honors Theses
The following thesis provides solutions to case studies on various financial accounting standards in agreement with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as set forth by the Financial Accounting Standards Board. In conjunction with the topics learned in Intermediate Financial Accounting, each case focuses on a separate area of financial reporting through application within specific companies. The thesis displays understanding of accounting principles, financial statement preparation and analysis, and current accountancy topics. The case studies were completed under the direction of Dr. Victoria Dickinson in fulfillment of the requirements for the University of Mississippi, Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, and Patterson School …
A Compilation Of Accounting Case Studies, Madelyn Smith
A Compilation Of Accounting Case Studies, Madelyn Smith
Honors Theses
The following thesis is a compilation of case studies in various areas of financial accounting that I completed over the course of two semesters under the advisory of Dr. Victoria Dickinson. During the class we reviewed different case studies that focused on various accounting concepts and principles that we were learning about in Intermediate Accounting. After analyzing each case and having discussions about the material in class, we would complete questions that required us to understand conceptually and practically how the information provided to us would affect the company. We dealt with companies that followed U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, …
An Analysis Of Key Financial Accounting Topics, Farris Abu-Saoud
An Analysis Of Key Financial Accounting Topics, Farris Abu-Saoud
Honors Theses
The purpose of this paper is to analyze twelve key financial reporting issues and principles using case studies. These issues and principals include revenue recognition, deferred income taxes, common stock, long-term debt, U.S. GAAP, statement of cash flows, profitability, and investment decisions. Working through these case studies and analyzing these key financial reporting topics has provided a greater understanding of financial accounting and U.S. GAAP; an understanding that goes well beyond what was learned through lectures and exams.
A Comprehensive Analysis Of Cases In Financial Accounting, Anna Lapayeva
A Comprehensive Analysis Of Cases In Financial Accounting, Anna Lapayeva
Honors Theses
The thesis constitutes a comprehensive analysis of various cases in financial accounting. The topics included investment decisions, income statement, property, plant, and equipment valuation, accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts, research and development, data analysis, interest bonds, stock and dividends, securities, income taxes, and revenue recognition. The GAAP standards for the subjects include many options that can be used, and accounting will be significantly different dependent on the choice the firm will make. The research highlighted the respective differences in the methods and thoroughly explained the reasonings behind the chosen methods in cases. Topics were investigated over the course of …
Accounting Principles: A Collection Of Case Studies, Rachel Brunette
Accounting Principles: A Collection Of Case Studies, Rachel Brunette
Honors Theses
For my thesis, I completed twelve case studies to analyze common accounting concepts with real companies and scenarios. Over two semesters, I was given the cases by Dr. Victoria Dickinson in a course specifically designed by the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College. The purpose of the course and this thesis is to gain a better understanding of various accounting topics in respect to the current U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). The case study titles are broad but each case take an in-depth discussion into specific areas with the use of short answers, calculations, …
A Discussion Of Twelve Financial Accounting Topics, Katherine T. Oglesby
A Discussion Of Twelve Financial Accounting Topics, Katherine T. Oglesby
Honors Theses
The purpose of this paper is to investigate twelve different financial reporting topics using specific scenarios and financial positions of existing companies that have been presented in various case studies. The case studies cover multiple topics, long-term debt, equity sales, marketable securities, deferred income taxes, revenue recognition, financial reporting of cash flows, impairments and securities’ sales related to debt, and capitalized costs and earnings quality. In addition to the financial reporting topics, four cases cover various accounting-related topics, including data analytics incorporated into the profession as a whole, transparency and ethics both during the accounting recruiting process, along with during …
Accounting Standards And Topics Implemented And Analyzed, Makenzie Courtland Mcneill
Accounting Standards And Topics Implemented And Analyzed, Makenzie Courtland Mcneill
Honors Theses
The objective of this thesis is to report on multiple accounting standards and topics through the use of twelve different cases. The cases that were researched included the topics of evaluation of financial statements, profitability and earnings, accounts receivable, and working through a time value of money problem. Additionally, subjects such as research and development costs, the data analytics tool IBM Watson, long-term debt, stockholders’ equity, marketable securities, deferred income taxes, and revenue recognition were also analyzed throughout this paper. These cases were written to help the reader, and others, learn from their questions. The questions in the cases, as …
An Analysis Of Cases In Financial Reporting, Caroline L. Cotton
An Analysis Of Cases In Financial Reporting, Caroline L. Cotton
Honors Theses
This thesis includes twelve different cases of various topics in financial reporting, such as deferred income taxes, revenue recognition, marketable securities, and many others. The solutions to the cases were found in fulfillment of ACCY 420 at the University of Mississippi during the Fall of 2017 and the Spring of 2018. The thesis is formatted below so that the questions to each case are visible to the reader. When it was fitting, there are also journal entries, t-accounts, and tables to go along with the questions. Each case focuses on a different area of financial accounting with an emphasis on …
An Analysis Of Financial Accounting Fundamentals Through Case Studies, Sarah Caswell
An Analysis Of Financial Accounting Fundamentals Through Case Studies, Sarah Caswell
Honors Theses
The purpose of this thesis is to analyze and discuss a broad range of financial reporting topics. This paper was developed over the course of a year in the Honors Accountancy Independent Study class led by Dr. Victoria Dickinson. It is organized into a series of 12 case studies that each examine a specific accounting issue or topic. This required using all resources available to research and understand the specific topics and companies at hand. This process gave me an advanced knowledge of financial accounting beyond the traditional accounting classroom lectures and textbooks. As a result, writing this thesis acquainted …
An Exploration Of Key Accounting Concepts Through Case Studies, Morgan L. Cannon
An Exploration Of Key Accounting Concepts Through Case Studies, Morgan L. Cannon
Honors Theses
Accounting is a profession characterized by precision, innovation, and evolution. In an everchanging environment, it essential to ascertain a firm foundation in understanding Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as set by the Financial Accounting Standards Board. The following case studies present extensive explanations to promote the understanding of key accounting concepts, preparation and analysis of financial statements, as well as spotlights special topics in the current accounting climate. These case studies contextualize critical accounting concepts to demonstrate the connection between the principles and standards presented in academia as they are adapted in practice. The case studies were completed under the direction …