Browsing by Author "Accounting"

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  • DO JURORS HOLD AUDITORS TO A DIFFERENT NEGLIGENCE STANDARD UNDER U.S. GAAP AND IFRS? 

    Glave, Sarah E (East Carolina University, 2017-05-04)
    In order to fulfill the requirements of East Carolina University’s Honors College, I created the research study described in this paper to examine the effects on auditor liability under United States Generally Accepted ...

  • EVALUATING EMPLOYEES’ RESPONSES TO INTERNAL CONTROLS 

    Wagner, Rebecca M (East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)
    This study explores employees’ responses to internal controls that are put in place by management in a workplace. This study investigates if employee performance is affected by either being given a performance based bonus ...

  • Examining Motivational Factors That Influence the Likelihood of Fraud 

    Roebuck, Samuel (East Carolina University, 2016-05-05)
    In partial fulfillment of my undergraduate Honors College requirements, I have conducted the research study described in this paper investigating the motivational factors that influence the likelihood of fraud. In recent ...

  • Exploring Irish Fiddling: A Traditional Performance 

    Pashby, Shannon Nicole (East Carolina University, 2017-05-05)
    Through earning my Minor in Music with a concentration in Violin Performance, I never encountered chances to learn traditional music. My studies were mostly focused on classical sonatas, concertos, and technique refining ...

  • Media and Fraud - Accounting and Accountability 

    Chappell, Taylor J (East Carolina University, 2019-12-12)
    Media can play a huge role in the decisions of individuals. However, how media coverage impacts individuals’ decisions in an accounting setting has not been addressed in the literature. My research question is: does media ...

  • Public Perception of Tax Avoidance 

    Eker, Rachel M (East Carolina University, 2018-05-03)
    Many conversations about business ethics involve the question of if something is legal, is it ethical? This research study examines participants’ personal ethical beliefs about tax havens, tax avoidance, tax evasion. It ...

  • The Impact of Client and Auditor Gender on Auditors’ Judgments: A Replication and Extension 

    Little, Raleigh E. (East Carolina University, 2016-05-02)
    This study is a replication and extension of a previously published experiment. We replicate an experiment that examines whether an auditor’s judgment is influenced by the gender of a client and the gender of the auditor. ...

  • The Most Effective Study Methods for High-Stakes Tests: The CPA Exam 

    Hull, Rachel (East Carolina University, 2019-12-11)
    The Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam is a high-stakes certification test that many accountants take. According to American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, it has a pass rate of 50%, lower than many other ...

  • The Objectivity of Accountants' Judgments: A Replication and Extension 

    Dawson, Samantha L. (East Carolina University, 2016-05-02)
    This study examines accountants’ objectivity in estimating the value of an account. Its purpose is to determine whether professional objectivity, in generating a fair and unbiased accounting estimate, will be influenced ...