Honors Theses
Date of Award
Spring 5-9-2020
Document Type
Undergraduate Thesis
Department
Accountancy
First Advisor
Victoria Dickinson
Second Advisor
Mark Wilder
Relational Format
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
This collection of case studies and text is a culmination of the twelve case studies assigned by Dr. Victoria Dickinson over the course of the Professional Research and Development Research Program. This program that is unique to Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College accounting students at the University of Mississippi, and it encourages the student to engage with the topic matter of accounting, taking a holistic view of what they are simultaneously learning in other courses. Each case examined a different issue or accounting method that ultimately expanded students’ knowledge and better prepared them for their future careers. The case study process promoted self- discovery while also utilizing teamwork and group collaboration, better preparing students for the future, especially in public accounting. Overall, these case studies expanded students’ accounting breadth and better prepared them for their future in the accounting world.
Recommended Citation
Green, Stephanie, "An Exploration of Financial and Accounting Principles and Methods" (2020). Honors Theses. 1305.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/1305
Accessibility Status
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