Browsing by Author "Martin, James"

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    • An Analysis of Economic and Social Recession - Affected Constructs in the Kansas City Region (2000-2009) 

      Martin, James; Ball, Jennifer; Schrum, Janice (Washburn University. School of Business, 2010-09-1)
      It is a common occurrence. This time, maybe it is the luncheon speaker at a suburban Johnson County Rotary Club meeting. Or maybe it is two retirees discussing the latest weather and economic forecasts at a diner in a small ...

    • Analysis of Investment Opportunities in a Post-SOX World 

      Baker, Gary; Martin, James (Washburn University. School of Business, 2006-11-1)
      Considerable analysis has already been done regarding the pros and cons of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). This paper adds to the literature by analyzing a population of 114 companies who disclosed material weaknesses in ...

    • An Analysis of Recession-Affected Labor and Education Constructs in the Midwestern United States (2005-2011) 

      Price, David; Martin, James (Washburn University. School of Business, 2013-08-1)
      The "Great Recession" that began in 2007 has proven to be the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. The continued slow economic recovery and subsequent long-term unemployed has led to changes in the make-up ...

    • Avoiding the Non Profit Tax Minefield 

      Martin, James; Scofield, Barbara (Washburn University. School of Business, 2014-10-1)
      Whether you are a large established charity, a small nonprofit private foundation, a school club, or anything in between, there are many ways to run afoul of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules and regulations. A simple ...

    • Backdated Stock Options: Crosscurrents from GAAP to the Capital Markets 

      Martin, James; Moellenberndt, Richard (Washburn University. School of Business, 2007-08-1)
      Stock options are a major component of executive pay in America today. With this popularity comes opportunities for individuals to improperly enrich themselves through manipulation of key dates related to the stock options ...

    • The Bankruptcy Option: Does the United Airlines Model Work for General Motors? 

      Schrum, Janice; Martin, James (Washburn University. School of Business, 2008-04-1)
      This case analyzes the actions taken (or potentially taken) by two financially distressed American corporate icons. The first company, United Airlines (UAL), awash in debt, filed for bankruptcy in 2002. . . . General ...

    • Closing the Federal Deficit Gap: You Make the Call! (Making the Case for Expenditure Cuts and/or Tax Increases) 

      Martin, James; Ockree,Kanalis (Washburn University. School of Business, 2012-02-1)
      This case allows students to analyze and provide workable solutions for closing the United States Federal deficit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011. Estimated at $1.3 trillion, the 2011 deficit pushed the overall US ...

    • The Computer-Based CPA Exam: Ten Years in the Rear View Mirror 

      Martin, James; Ockree, Kanalis (Washburn University. School of Business, 2014-12-1)
      As we approach the 100th anniversary of the administration of the Uniform CPA exam and pass the 10 year mark following the introduction of a computerized examination format, it seems appropriate to briefly visit the exam's ...

    • Corporate Governance Business Ethics and Individual Responsibility 

      Martin, James; Haines, James (Washburn University. School of Business, 2008-02-1)
      Ethical behavior in business is not an accident. it requires vigilance, constant emphasis, and leadership, particularly in the case of shareholder owned, publicly traded companies. This paper systematically provides a ...

    • Elevating the Fairness Opinion above a Merger Ritual 

      Schrum, Janice; Martin, James (Washburn University. School of Business, 2006-08-1)
      Many publicly traded companies have chose a path to growth through merger and acquisition. As part of this strategy, investment bankers and lawyers are commonly hired to assist in the search for merger partners and help ...

    • Exploring Strategic Change: A Case Analysis of the ConocoPhillips Merger 

      Moellenberndt, Richard; Martin, James; Ockree, Kanalis (Washburn University. School of Business, 2005-12-1)
      Americans today face energy costs which are spiraling upward every time they fill their cars with gas. Fingers point at large oil companies as people seek the real culprit for increased prices at the pump. On the other ...

    • Forget Theory--Five Common Sense Rules Govern the Regulation of Electric Utilities 

      Martin, James; Haines, James (Washburn University. School of Business, 2008-03-1)
      Since the early 20th century, prices for retail electricity have been set through a highly structured process termed ratemaking. This process involves utilities and numerous other participants with opposing interests ...

    • Gap Attack: Eight Steps to Get That New Hire 

      Alleyne, Esmond; Martin, James (Washburn University. School of Business, 2015-08-1)
      Recent statements published in several quality practitioner targeted accounting publications succinctly addressed issues surrounding the talent pool of entry level managerial accountants along with industry employer ability ...

    • Income Tax Winners and Losers: The Recession in Focus 

      Martin, James; Ockree, Kanalis (Washburn University. School of Business, 2012-01-1)
      From the first predictions of a recession to the end of the recovery period, economists furrow their brows and pour over reams of recession-related statistics. Reports on employment, GDP, retail sales, inflation and more ...

    • Private Equity: The Leveraged Buyout Model Revisited with a Dash of Clustering 

      Schrum, Janice; Martin, James (Washburn University. School of Business, 2007-10-1)
      During 2006-2007, investments in private equity firms fueled a marked acceleration in corporate merger and acquisition activity. Fueled by opportunistic equity investors and a willing debt market, acquisitions of thousands ...

    • Section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act: An Analysis of External and Internal Responses 

      Martin, James; Ockree, Kanalis (Washburn University. School of Business, 2008-10-1)
      Exhaustive research has been done on the effects of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) since its passage in July 2002. Researchers such as Rittenberg and Miller (Rittenberg, 2005) found improvements in information technology ...

    • Section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Did the Stock Market Anticipate It? 

      Martin, James; Ockree, Kanalis (Washburn University. School of Business, 2005-08-1)
      With the 2002 passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), substantial new internal control disclosures are required of publicly traded companies. This paper examines the relationship between internal control and SOX and ...

    • Subprime Mortgage Defaults: A Confluence of Upward Aspirations and Readily Available Capital 

      Schrum, Janice; Martin, James (Washburn University. School of Business, 2008-07-1)
      Recent dramatic increases in the level of home mortgage defaults by subprime borrowers have focused intense regulator and media scrutiny upon the potential causes of the increases. In an analysis of causation, this paper ...

    • Why Invest in Bonds! 

      Baker, Gary; Martin, James (Washburn University. School of Business, 2005-06-1)
      Typically financial planners advise investors to diversify, invest some of your money in bonds and some of our money in common stock. Is this sound advice? This paper examines thirty-five different holding periods and ...