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Theses from 2023
A New Approach to Financial Literacy Education through an Introductory Business Course, Megan Klein
Theses from 2019
An Examination of Western Michigan University's Financial Statements, Jordan Farrel
The Effects of the H2-A Program on Southwest Michigan Farmers, Marisol Quiroz
How the NCAA Can Better Distribute Their Earnings to Further Benefit Student-Athletes, Jack Szott
Theses from 2018
An Examination of "Jock Taxes" Levied on National Football League (NFL) Athletes, Charlee Nichols
The Alaskan Experience: Providing Tax Assistance to Rural Alaskan Residents, Kayla Poole
Theses from 2017
Shopping with Strangers: Grocery Shopping Behaviors of Generation Z, Madelyn Olsen
The Effects of Repealing the Estate Tax and Reducing the Corporate Tax Rate Coupled with a Repatriation Act, Trenton Vanderlende
Theses from 2016
Corporate Social Reponsibility Reporting: Industry Comparisons, Yu Cao
Who is the One Percent?, Christopher Chupp
Theses from 2015
The Effects of Tourism in Jamaica, Natalie Kearns
Motivations and Methods of Income Smoothing, Mark Pula
Theses from 2014
Tax Effects of the Affordable Care Act on Individuals and Small Businesses, Lindsey Atteberry
The Effectiveness Internal Auditing has to Help Improving Companies, Kelsey Miller
The Dynamics of Business Communication: a Look at Social Media Use in the Workplace, Lindsey Munro
Eternal Wisdom Boutique, Anndreisha Williams
Theses from 2013
A Discussion of Ethics in Relation to Business and Non-Business Students, Casey Mejeur
Theses from 2012
Economic Effects of a LIFO Reserve Rollover, Michael Eubanks
Cost Accounting Applied to Farming in Southwest Michigan, Toni Fisher
Two Viable Ways for the U.S. to Raise Revenues: A Discussion of a National Lottery in the U.S. and Advertising on dot-gov Websites, Lisa R. Nelson
Financial and Management Records for WMU Softball, Lindsey M. Truitt
The Increased Savings of Cash by United States Firms, Robert M. Zak Jr.
Theses from 2011
The Family and Medical Leave Act: Effects on Women's Wages and Employment, Andrea E. Miller
Theses from 2007
The Formation of a Business: A Case Study Examination of Nirali Magazine, Talat Faiza Mangla
The Alternative Minimum Tax: Problems and Possible Solutions, Florentina Marconi
Improving Financial Literacy Among College Students, Colleen Mead
A History of Pension Accounting and the Effects of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 158, Matthew J. Miller
Ethics and Whistle-Blowing, Saurabh Saraswat
Theses from 2005
Property, Plant, and Equipment: The Next Frontier for Fair Value, Ryan A. Breisach
Running Out of Options: An Investigation of Stock-Based Compensation, Mark A. Powell
Theses from 2004
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the Effects on the Accounting Industry, Laura J. Courtade
Auditor's Role in Detecting Fraud: An Analysis and Implications of SAS No. 99, Stacey L. Witten
Theses from 2003
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002: A Look at its Influence on the Auditing Profession, Amber K. Law
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, Lynn Piasecki
Theses from 2002
Why did FASB Report Against Extraordinary Item Classification for the September 11, 2001, Terrorist Attack Costs?, Andrea Bailer
Theses from 2001
Auditor Independence: The Battle Over Non-Audit Services, Janell Bolen
A Look Ahead to the 15-Hour Change in Michigan, Patrick J. Murtha Jr.
Internet Taxation: An Analysis of the Uncertainties and Issues Surrounding the Internet Tax Question, Brian Risley
The 150-Hour Rule, Kendra Dee Taylor
Consulting Independence, Julie D. White
Theses from 2000
A Work in Progress: From Research to Implementation of an Accounting System, Michelle Beebe
Analysis of June 8, 1999 IRS Public Disclosure Requirements, Casey C. Dick
Work/Life Balance Issues of Women in Public Accounting: Expectations vs. Reality, Kelley Long
Theses from 1998
The Effects of FASB Statement No. 121 on Financial Statements, Karen Courtade
New Directions for Accounting Services, Aimee Grausam
Theses from 1993
SPSS Statistical Analysis of the Michigan Individual Income Taxpayers After the Amnesty Program of 1985, Charlotte E. Strohrer
Theses from 1992
A Study of Computer Integration into University Accounting Education: Past, Present, and Future, Eron W. Lange
The Origins and Implementation of FAS 106, Jennifer M. Perrin
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977: Effects on Corporate Ethics, Michael Brian Shea
Theses from 1991
The S-Corporation: What it is and How it Can Help Your Business, David A. Heinig
Theses from 1989
How "Just-In-Time" Affects Cost Accounting, Jill K. Powers
A Study to Determine the Effectiveness of a Style Guide in a Collegiate Level Accounting Course, Jackie Lynn Smith
Theses from 1986
The Implications of Legal Liability and its Impact on Liability Coverage for the Accounting Profession, Mary Delong
Off-Balance Sheet Financing, Nancy J. Tyrrell
Theses from 1980
A Time to Appraise: Was the FASB Necessary and is it Effective?, Michael A. Goheen
Theses from 1978
The Legal Liability of Auditors, Scott E. Dagenais
A Study Guide for Accounting 210 at Western Michigan University, Charles W. Miller
Accounting and Auditing in France: An American's Viewpoint, Norman Schafer
Theses from 1974
Theft by Computer, Internal Control, and the Independent Auditor, Doris Lucinda Howard