Accounting & Finance

Alejandra Hernandez, 2021

How to File your Taxes

The aim of this project was to provide free financial literacy workshops to help people learn how to file their taxes. Due to COVID-19, a workshop was unable to be held, therefore, the final product of the project includes a 10-page paper, bibliography, and a pamphlet including materials intended for the workshop(s).

Course: BUS 3063

Supervising Professor: Megan Burke

Bri'anna Gray, 2019

Accounting Fraud

I will review types of fraud, the fraud triangle, notable cases of accounting fraud, and regulations that followed.

Course: BUS 3023

Supervising Professor: Pamela Baker

Cory Lee, 2016

The Effects of Tax Havens on the National Economy

I will discuss the effects that tax havens have on the national economy--current legislation, comparisons with other countries, and solutions to the problem.

Course: BUS 4913

Supervising Professor: Pamela Baker

Yolanda Hernandez, 2015

Internal Control Risks Within Small Businesses

I will evaluate the major internal control risks faced by small businesses.

Course: BUS 4423

Supervising Professor: Lynn Irving

Kelly Fisher, 2013

The Interrelationship Between Tax Law and War: An Analysis of Tax Policy in the United States

I will analyze tax-policy patterns during times of war and make recommendations for future war financing and tax-policy decisions.

Course: BUS 4023

Supervising Professor: Reginald Rezac

Xin Li, 2012

Dell Versus Lenovo

I will compare/contrast two competitors in the computer business, Dell and Lenovo, using horizontal analysis, vertical analysis, and ratio analysis.

Course: BUS 3043

Supervising Professor: Pamela Paker

Katie Neal, 2012

The Bush Tax Cuts: An Analysis of "The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001" & "The Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003"

I will investigate the 2001 and 2003 federal tax cuts to determine if the desired effects were realized. This research will examine the content and function of the tax cuts, their effect on the past and present economy, and ultimately, if the decision to cut federal revenues was practical in light of future events.

Course: BUS 4023

Supervising Professor: Reginald Rezac

Araceli Medina, 2010

Tax Changes of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Effects on Individual Taxpayers and Fraud with New Stimulus

I will explain the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, outline opportunities for fraud, and list tax changes for individuals.

Course: BUS 4023

Supervising Professor: Reginald Rezac

Martha Roberts, 2010

The Switch from GAAP to IFRS: Why the U.S. Needs to Get Moving

I will analyze the differences between Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The study will involve an overview and comparison of the two methods and illustrate the possible quantitative effects on U.S. companies if they were to change from GAAP to IFRS.

Course: BUS 4023

Supervising Professor: Reginald Rezac

Stephanie Smith, 2010

Cost Cutting in the Legal Field

I will analyze the three costliest expenses of a law firm (filing and courier services, payroll, and supplies) and will determine ways to cut costs for filing and courier services.

Course: BUS 4243

Supervising Professor: Mark Tengesdal

Tawanda Mkanganwi, 2007

The Effects of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act after 5 Years

I will conduct a study of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act to see how it has affected the accounting progression and business environment during the 5 year period from 2002 until now. I'll research the effects of the act on management and public accountants, attitudes of non-accountants toward the act, how the act has been implemented, interpreted, and adjusted by accounting firms, business and regulatory agencies.

Course: BUS 4023

Supervising Professor: Reginald Rezac

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