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Voluntary water risk disclosure and accounting implications : evidence from earnings management
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2023-12)
Water pollution and scarcity combine to create a formidable business risk. Yet many corporations based in the United States do not disclose water risks. This dissertation addresses the question: What are the effects of ...
Small business adoption of integrated computerized accounting information systems
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2024-08)
Small businesses have a significant impact on the economy of the United States. Although many small businesses lack resources such as technology, integrated computerized accounting information systems (ICAIS) are accessible. ...
Drivers, barriers, and benefits of blockchain
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2024-08)
The use of blockchain technology gained prominence with the increasing popularity of cryptographic money, with people, organizations, and associations applying various innovations in blockchain to tackle novel business and ...
Exploring technology inertia and the continued use of legacy systems in public agencies
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2024-05)
Information systems when integrated into the business carefully can lead to efficiency and productivity. When organizations cannot modernize their information systems, their operations are run by resource-intensive legacy ...
City climate disclosures and municipal bond ratings
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2023-12)
Do voluntary climate disclosures affect municipal bond ratings? Cities play a critical role in determining the trajectory of climate change. The major rating agencies have affirmed their use of climate information in their ...
Replicating human bias through synthetic data generation using deep learning
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2023-12-12)
The growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) emphasizes the need for greater understanding of human and AI interactions. Human models formed during interactions with AI are subjected to cognitive biases, warranting further ...
Using signature method and deep learning based long short term memory model on time series physiological data to predict sepsis
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2023-12)
Sepsis is a serious medical condition where the body’s immune system reacts to an infection potentially causing organ failure and death. Globally , sepsis affects over 30 million people annually , resulting in around 6 ...
Antecedents and consequences of social media firm brand engagement : a framework for business-to-business social media brand engagement
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2023-12)
The digital era has transformed how business-to-business (B2B) firms need to engage with customers and stakeholders to develop brands. Social media (SM) provides an opportunity for B2B firms to co-create brand value and ...
Do female board directors deter private information trading? : evidence from the U.S. market
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2023-05)
Based on gender socialization theory, this study provides empirical evidence on the association between female board representation and opportunistic insider trading. More specifically, the study argues that female directors’ ...
Internal audit function effectiveness : investigating antecedents and aftereffects
(University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, 2023-12)
This dissertation includes two related essays. First, I synthesized the current literature on internal audit function (IAF) effectiveness to develop a comprehensive model based on the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) ...