Category: College of Business
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5th Annual Case Competition
April 21, 2023, 6pm Woodard 202 College of Business students will be presenting their solutions of a case study to judges who will determine the winner, second, and third prize winners ($3,000, $1,500, and $500 awards for the respective teams).
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The History, Use, and Effects of Derivatives in Accounting
By Nick Ciuffreda Faculty Mentor: Ken Machande Abstract This presentation will focus on the history, use, and effects of derivative instruments in accounting. The main focus of the project will be the showcase of the use of derivatives by the Fortune 100 companies in the database that I created which tracks how each company uses…
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A Study on the Secondhand Clothing Market
By Jane Kisselev Faculty Mentor: Dan Wolfe Abstract This study provides an in-depth look at the growth of the secondhand clothing market. By understanding the market trends, the research determines both positive and negative societal implications. After first establishing the trend, its three main causes are explored: generational, economical, and stylistic consumer preferences. The study…
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Is the CPA Exam Dying?
By Annie Wadovick Faculty Mentor: Dave Henderson Abstract The CPA (Certified Public Accounting) exam has been around for over a century. The exam was created to show the qualifications of the test taker and ensure the United States has qualified and well-rounded accountants. Of course, the exam is not formatted the same way. The Exam…
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SWF and Climate Change
By Rachel Battiston Faculty Mentor: Sayan Sarkar Abstract I will be presenting my findings on the relationship between Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) and Climate Change. Specifically, I will include on my poster presentation what a SWF is, and how their investments can/cannot contribute to the impact climate change is having worldwide. After I show the…
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Causes for European Football League Transfer Fees
By Emily Wootten Faculty Mentor: Kashef Majid Abstract This study examines whether working in an international environment can help an individual signal their quality (and increase their value to recruiters). We used the context of professional soccer in Europe to explore whether participation on a national team has a positive impact on a player’s valuation…
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Women In Business: Analysis of Growth and Expansion Plan
By Sara Radford Faculty Mentor: Dr. Alexandra Dunn Abstract Current research shows the COVID-19 Pandemic had a negative effect on university student engagement due to stay-at-home orders and minimized in person events. This study analyzes strategies to boost engagement for a University club now that the COVID-19 Pandemic has ended. Three online surveys will be…
