Honors Theses
Date of Award
Spring 5-8-2025
Document Type
Undergraduate Thesis
Department
Accountancy
First Advisor
Victoria Dickinson
Second Advisor
Mark Wilder
Relational Format
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
This thesis compiles five case studies researched and completed during the 2023-2024 academic year, each exploring a different topic pertaining to the accounting profession today. With the guidance of Dr. Victoria Dickinson, professor at the University of Mississippi, these case studies were completed throughout the Accountancy 420 class to fulfill the research requirements of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College and the Patterson School of Accountancy. The first case emphasizes reliable international financial reporting, while exploring the exposure of fraudulent Chinese companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges that costed American investors billions of dollars. The second explores U.S. military spending and the implications of a profit-driven defense industry. The next explores Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) implications and how it is playing a new role in corporate financial reporting. Case 4 walks through the lives and beliefs of two individuals, Thomas Sowell and Ben Carson, and reflects on how their background and personal experiences have shaped their views on education, policy, and success in the United States. Lastly, in Case Study 5, we introduce an economic development proposal for the state of Mississippi: moving Mueller Industries, Inc. to Batesville, MS. This case lays out the viability of this move and the many benefits it would provide for both the local community and Mueller. Each case individually challenged me to think critically and expand my knowledge on topics relevant to the accounting landscape. Together, this thesis offered me an opportunity to gain perspective as a future accountant and examine the interdisciplinary nature of the profession.
Recommended Citation
Klocke, Caroline, "Case Studies in Modern Accountancy: Exploring Financial Ethics, Corporate Influence, and Regional Development through an Interdisciplinary Lens" (2025). Honors Theses. 3275.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/3275
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