Honors Theses
Date of Award
Spring 5-7-2026
Document Type
Undergraduate Thesis
Department
Accountancy
First Advisor
Victoria Dickinson
Second Advisor
Mark Wilder
Relational Format
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
This thesis explores the intersection of financial reporting, regulation, and ethics through a series of applied case studies designed to bridge theoretical accounting concepts with real world application. The case studies focus on how accounting principles are implemented in corporate environments, how regulatory frameworks influence business operations, and how ethical considerations shape financial decision making. During the fall semester of Accy 420, we were tasked with case studies that increased our knowledge in financial statement literacy, accounting concepts, relevant accounting regulations, and ethics. During the spring semester of Accy 420, we used the knowledge gained from the prior semester in constructing case studies revolving around a real-world scenario. We were assigned a major food company and were tasked with creating an operational and audit plan that would adapt to the current political and economic environment at the time. Throughout the two semesters, I had to research a variety of topics and critically think through applicable solutions for the problems presented to us, as well as presenting them to accounting professionals. The compilation of these theses was performed under the supervision of Dr. Victoria Dickinson during the Honors Accountancy 420 course within the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College and the Patterson School of Accountancy.
Recommended Citation
Ikemori, Keili CM, "Bridging Theory and Application: Case Studies in Financial Reporting, Regulation, and Ethics" (2026). Honors Theses. 3415.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/3415
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