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A Case Study on the Statistical Sensitivity of Conclusions in an Auditor's Going Concern Report
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-10)I have developed a case study that addresses how auditors evaluate a client’s going concern assumption. In this case scenario, the client has significant negative trends indicating doubt about its ability to continue as a ... -
Acquisition of Financial Education Among College Students: How Attitudes and Future Expectations Shape Desire for Personal Finance Educatio
(East Carolina University, 2018-05-24)This study used a sample of undergraduate students at a public university to determine students’ interest in and views of personal finance. Students who were surveyed responded that personal finance topics are important, ... -
BARRIERS TO SUSTAINABILITY: A CROSS-CASE ANALYSIS OF SMALL TOURISM ACCOMMODATION ENTERPRISES (STAEs) IN DARE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
(East Carolina University, 2017-07-05)Small tourism accommodation enterprises (STAEs) are a continually growing segment of the hospitality industry, with considerable influence on the adoption of sustainability. Incorporating sustainability can present challenges, ... -
COLLEGE STUDENTS’ PERSONAL FINANCE SKILLS AND THE ROLE OF EXTERNAL INFLUENCES
(East Carolina University, 2018-05-01)This study examines the methods college students use to become financially literate and the manner in which they will approach unfamiliar financial situations in the future. Using survey responses from 192 undergraduate ... -
DO JURORS HOLD AUDITORS TO A DIFFERENT NEGLIGENCE STANDARD UNDER U.S. GAAP AND IFRS?
(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 ... -
EFFECTS OF PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS ON INITIAL LISTING PRICE, TIME ON MARKET, AND ULTIMATE SELLING PRICE
(East Carolina University, 2018-04-20)A house is comprised of many different attributes that may affect how well it performs when listed for sale on the market. This study examines how certain physical characteristics of a house affect its listing price, time ... -
Efficiency Analysis of Women's Collegiate Athletics
(East Carolina University, 2018-05-01)Allegations of lack of institutional control, unethical conduct and out-of-control spending by university athletic departments have prompted the necessity to investigate the efficiency of collegiate sports programs. This ... -
Embedded and Exposed: Exploring the Lived Experiences of African American Tourists
(East Carolina University, 1/13/16)The United States is experiencing a shift in racial demographics. Recent projections suggest that minority groups will make up nearly 50% of the population by 2023. Such increases have made the topics of race, ethnicity, ... -
EVALUATING EMPLOYEES’ RESPONSES TO INTERNAL CONTROLS
(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 ...