Honors Theses
Date of Award
Spring 5-10-2025
Document Type
Undergraduate Thesis
Department
Accountancy
First Advisor
Victoria Dickinson
Second Advisor
Mark Wilder
Relational Format
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
This thesis explores topics related to financial accounting and the accounting field through the analysis of case studies. Included are six different case studies ranging from the military industrial complex situations governments are facing to environmentally sustainable practices that could benefit financial reporting. These cases were put together through extensive analysis and problem solving to thoroughly determine the reasons these topics affect our industry. The case studies were written with the supervision of Dr. Victoria Dickinson while in the Honors Accountancy 420 Independent Study course.
These case studies explore a range of topics that all contribute to my understanding of financial reporting and accounting. The first two case studies relate to the stock market and investments which impact how companies and individuals should handle money. The third and fourth case studies discuss regulations about financial reporting and recent changes that should be followed. Specifically, they talk about regulation fair disclosure and climate related disclosures which benefit users of financial statements by providing consistent and clear reporting for all investors equally. The sixth case study explores two activists who are known for public speaking about activating for what they believe in and achieving things for yourself. The fifth and seventh case studies included in this thesis relate to a larger presentation to professionals in the field about developing a business plan to build a John Deere manufacturing plant in the Mississippi delta. Throughout these cases, this thesis has developed my research and analytical skills that I will take forward throughout the rest of my academic and professional career.
Recommended Citation
Tisue, Catherine D., "Exploring Key Accounting Trends Through Case Studies" (2025). Honors Theses. 3233.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/3233
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