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 was completed as part of the course “Accounting 420- Independent Study” under the guidance of Dr. Victoria Dickinson and includes a collection of five case studies exploring the role of accounting, ethics, and policy in today’s world. Each case investigates how financial information, government decisions, and business strategy intersect, and what that means for professionals entering the accounting field. The topics covered in this thesis range from international financial fraud to environmental disclosures, military spending, public education, and small business development. Several key takeaways emerged from the completion of these cases. Case Study I highlights issues in global audit regulation and the entry of international companies into U.S. markets. Case Study II examines how government spending can be shaped by private interests. Case Study III explores how environmental, social, and governance disclosure legislation meant to promote sustainability might also create challenges for companies, investors, and workers. Case Study IV presents an analysis on the views of Dr. Thomas Sowell and Dr. Ben Carson. Lastly, Case Study V was completed as part of a semester-long Mississippi economic development project. It reflects the application of knowledge learned about developing business proposals and forecasting financial statements. Overall, completion of the following case studies showed me ways in which accounting shows up in everyday life and public policy in ways I had never considered.
Recommended Citation
Myers, Emaline, "Exploring Contemporary Issues through Accounting Case Studies" (2025). Honors Theses. 3330.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/3330
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