Financial Awards Research Articles

The increasing medicolegal cost in the care of high-level athletes

BackgroundMedical malpractice represents a significant economic cost in healthcare. Increasingly large damage claims by professional athletes against physicians have raised concerns about the medicolegal challenges in caring for high-level athletes. MethodsAn online proprietary legal research database was queried for lawsuits related to malpractice in the care of professional and amateur athletes from 1992-2023. Demographics of plaintiffs and defendants, details of lawsuit filings and damages claimed were recorded for all cases, settlements, and jury verdicts. Descriptive statistics, linear regression, as well as univariate analysis of demographic factors and damage claims in inflation-adjusted 2023 dollars was performed. ResultsEighty-eight lawsuits were recorded from 1992-2023. The sum of indemnities exceeded 186 million in 2023 inflation-adjusted United States Dollars. Football players were the most commonly represented athletes (n=26) and represented 49% of total financial awards. Fourteen cases (16%) involved treatment of the upper extremity. Professional and collegiate level of play was associated with higher damages in favor of plaintiffs when compared to other levels of play. No other demographic was associated with higher financial awards. Linear regression showed a significant positive trend with an increasing inflation-adjusted compensation for plaintiff verdicts in the last 30 years. ConclusionsThere is an increasing medicolegal financial risk associated with the care of athletes. This is higher in collegiate and professional levels of play. As physicians, insurers and institutions adjust to these financial risks, care must be taken to avoid ramifications on the availability and quality of care provided to athletes. Shoulder and elbow surgeons may consider additional preoperative counseling, legal waiver forms regarding malpractice claims and advocacy for medical malpractice reforms in the care of athletes with high earning potential to mitigate these increasing financial risks.

Truist Financial awards $5 million for local community groups.

Truist Financial awards $5 million for local community groups.

Using Bonds to Achieve Investment Goals at Provincial University

Lesley Johnson is the athletic director at Provincial University where a generous donation has recently been made to the Athletic Department to create an endowment to fund scholarships—called Athletic Financial Awards—at Provincial University. Lesley is tasked with devising the best plan to utilize these funds within the risk parameters established by Provincial University’s Board of Governors. Here, different investments are contemplated; however, with the guidance of Kelly Simpson, from Capital and Revenue Consultants, financial analyses to estimate returns, pricing, and risk factors for various fixed income options are completed.

Can Financial Rewards Increase the Interest of a Student Career in the Field of Education Accounting?

The goal of this study was to identify the characteristics that affect accounting students' interest in selecting a career as an accountant educator, with the moderating variables of intrinsic worth of the work, professional recognition, and financial benefits. Students at the Ganesha University of Education's Accounting Study Program made up the study's sample. 166 respondents made up the sample in a simple random sampling approach. The data is shared online via a Google form, after which the SmartPLS program processes it. Partially, this study shows that the intrinsic value of work does not affect the career interest of students in the field of accounting educators, while professional recognition partially has a positive and significant effect on career interests of students in the field of accounting educators. Financial awards are also able to moderate the effect of professional recognition on students' career interests in the field of accounting educators.

BMO Financial awards $1 million for gang intervention program.

BMO Financial awards $1 million for gang intervention program.

Exploring the Impact of Financial and non-Financial Motives on Employee Performance. A Survey of Indonesian Employees.

Purpose: Employees in any workplace around the world should feel motivated to achieve optimal results. Older and more recent research in this area demonstrates the importance of motivation to employee productivity and organizational performance. This research aims to determine not only the role of work motivation on employee performance but also the magnitude of its impact, both theoretically and practically. Design/methodology/approach: Quantitative data were gathered by using a questionnaire with 27 close-ended questions. Data was collected from 150 employees in Indonesia with at least one year of work experience. The analysis of this study is carried out with the program SPSS 26. Findings: The results of this study show a positive relationship between employee motivation and employee performance, which supports previous research findings and underscores the importance of motivation as an effective tool for today's managers who must respond to unprecedented challenges in a rapidly changing environment. The most important finding from this research is that financial awards is not a statistically significant predictor of employee performance which supports the theory that intrinsic rewards play the most important role in motivational strategy. Research limitations/implications: Data from respondents in Indonesia were used for this study. Further research in other international locations is needed to generalise the findings globally. The results of this research suggest that companies, especially those with a majority of employees between the ages of 18 and 29, should strengthen mutual relationships within the company, involve employees in the decision-making process, and provide more opportunities for career advancement, promotions, and employee participation to improve the performance of their employees. Originality/value: This study contributes to theory by going a step further and examining the impact of three specific factors on employee performance: financial factors, career aspirations, and mutual relationships.

Compeer Financial awards $1 million for food/health research.

Compeer Financial awards $1 million for food/health research.

Analysis of Factors that Influence the Interest of Accounting Students in Choosing a Profession in the Field of Taxation

Purpose: This study aims to determine the factors that influence the interest of accounting students in choosing a profession in the field of taxation. Theoretical framework: In a narrow sense, the accounting profession is the scope of work performed by accountants which usually consists of auditing, accounting, tax and management consulting work. Design/Methodology/Approach: This research used the solving method so that 68 samples were obtained from 207 accounting students of the class of 2019 who had completed taxation I and taxation II courses. The method of data collection uses questionnaires and documentation. Data analysis method using multiple linear regression analysis with the help of the SPSS 25 application. Findings: This research is still limited to Halu Oleo University students only, so the research variables do not have good generalizability. Future researchers are expected to expand the object of research, for example comparing with other university students. Research, practical & social implications: The results showed that (1) Perceptions of the Profession have a positive and significant effect on the Interest of Accounting Students (2) Financial Awards have a positive and significant effect on the Interests of Accounting Students (3) Self-Ability has a positive and significant effect on the Interest of Accounting Students (3) Perceptions of the Profession. Originality/Value: Financial Awards and Self-Ability are simultaneously positive and significant to the Interests of Accounting Students.

APA releases education resources on maternal mental health

Annually, one in five childbearing persons in the United States experiences a mental health or substance use disorder before, during or after pregnancy, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) stated in an Aug. 1 news release. To ensure that psychiatrists and mental health clinicians are best positioned to respond to this need, the APA, with support from the CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] Foundation, has released a series of educational materials for addressing perinatal mental health in its Psychiatric Toolkit. The toolkit includes eight fact sheets for clinicians and patients, a white paper, and a four‐part webinar series covering this understudied and underserved area of mental health. These materials can be accessed at APA's Perinatal Mental Health website (https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/professional‐interests/women‐s‐mental‐health/maternal‐mental‐health‐toolkit). The white paper calls for revisions to academic and continuing education curricula to improve competency and confidence within the behavioral care workforce for treating this population. It examines the care of vulnerable populations, raising such issues as cultural competency and lack of access. This “Mental Health Needs Assessment in the Management of Perinatal Psychiatric Disorders” is supported by the CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $447,209 funded by the CDC/HHS.

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Notes for Notes Paul Cary and Isabella Pilar The Riemenschneider Bach Institute (RBI) at Baldwin Wallace University invites applications for two financial awards in support of scholarship. • The Martha Goldsworthy Arnold Fellowship provides support to scholars visiting the RBI to do research in the collections. See https://libguides.bw.edu/rbi/research/scholars. • The American Bach Society's Frances Alford Brokaw Grant supports an undergraduate student from any college or university to do independent research in the RBI, with the assistance of our faculty. See https://www.americanbachsociety.org/research.html. A renowned research center located at Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio, the Riemenschneider Bach Institute houses numerous rare items, ranging from the Renaissance to the present day. Highlights include rare scores related to Bach and his circle; archives of the Baldwin Wallace Bach Festival, Hans T. David, and the Riemenschneider family; nineteenth-century first edition scores; and the Jack Lee collection of musical theater scores, programs, and memorabilia. Every year, the Riemenschneider Bach Institute welcomes scholars from around the globe, as well as undergraduate students and visiting classes. We would be delighted to support your research project or work with your classes, either in person or virtually. We invite you to visit us or contact us with your research needs at pcary@bw.edu. Paul Cary Baldwin Wallace University ________ Philharmonic conductor Bernard Rubenstein has generously donated a collection of music manuscripts and resources to the University of New Mexico Libraries. Rubenstein has held numerous conducting and director posts for orchestras in the United States, Latin America, and Europe, including the Stuttgart Opera and Santa Fe Opera. The collection will be available for use at the University's Fine Arts and Design Library. It includes late nineteenth- through twenty-first century print musical scores, conductor's notes, monographs, periodicals, and LPs. The collection is discoverable now under the Rubenstein Musical Scores Collection through the University of New Mexico Libraries online catalog. Isabella Pilar University of New Mexico Libraries [End Page 381] Paul Cary Baldwin Wallace University Isabella Pilar University of New Mexico Libraries Copyright © 2022 Music Library Association, Inc.

Science and Public Engagement in National Parks: Examples and Advice from Young Scientists

Science and Public Engagement in National Parks: Examples and Advice from Young Scientists

Determinants of accounting students' decision to pursue career as ACCA-certified accountants: a case study of Omani students

PurposeThe aim of this study was to examine the determinants of accounting students' decision to pursue a career path.Design/methodology/approachQuantitative approach was used to analyze the impact of independent variables (career exposure, self-competence, financial award, work environment, social values and market factors) on dependent variable (career path). Data were collected from 264 students of University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Oman. Structural equation modeling technique was mainly utilized to determine the causal relationship between the variables.FindingsThe most influencing factor is financial award followed by market factors and work environment. However, other variables such as career exposure and self-competence though significantly determine career path of the students but are the least contributors to the model. In addition, social value was found insignificant and negative contributor to the model.Practical implicationsThe findings of the current study confirm the propositions of the theory of planned behavior that student's decision to pursue career as ACCA-certified accountants is shaped by attitudinal factors as well as subjective norms factors and perceived behavior control. This study's theoretical findings can be used to supplement empirical evidence on impact of career exposure, self-competence, financial awards, work environment, social values and market factors to take the ACCA exam (career path). The implications of this research for academic institutions include providing convenience for students, such as ACCA exam scholarship offers if they have graduated with cum laude and obtained work experience because ACCA involves time and money to participate in.Originality/valueThere has been virtually little research in Oman on this subject though. Investigating Omani accounting students' aspirations to work in public accounting adds additional insight into the field.

Analisis Pengaruh Penghargaan Finansial, Pertimbangan Pasar Kerja, Lingkungan Keluarga Dan Fleksibilitas Kerja Terhadap Minat Menjadi Akuntan Publik (Studi Empiris Mahasiswa Akuntansi Perguruan Tinggi Negeri Di Kota Padang)

This study aims to determine the effect of financial rewards, labor market considerations, family environment and work flexibility on interest in becoming a public accountant. This research is a quantitative research. The method of data collection was using a questionnaire instrument which was distributed online via google form . Distributed to accounting students of state universities in Padang City who have met the criteria. The sample used was 204 people using the proportional stratified random sampling method . Analysis of the data used is multiple linear regression analysis using SPSS version 25. Based on the results of data processing, it can be concluded that financial rewards, labor market considerations, family environment and work flexibility have a positive and significant effect on interest in becoming a public accountant. Keywords: Interests, Public Accountants, Financial Awards, Labor Market Considerations, Family Environment and Work Flexibility

The development of an employee value proposition framework for the South African water board sector

Orientation: The South African water board sector plays an essential role in providing water and basic sanitary needs to the country. Yet the sector faces drastic talent shortages required to deliver its service mandate.Research purpose: The primary purpose of this study was to develop an employee value proposition (EVP) framework for the South African water board sector.Motivation for the study: Research on EVPs within the public sector is scarce. Employee value propositions are essential to attract, engage and retain scarce skills.Research approach, design and method: A qualitative research approach was followed. Semistructured interviews were used to collect the data from talent management stakeholders from nine water boards (n = 9). A constructive grounded theory method was applied to analyse the data.Main findings: The findings showed that EVPs received limited priority within the water board sector. The water board sector offered various financial awards, benefits, training and development opportunities to employees. In addition, the participants perceived a positive institutional culture and employment brand. The water boards thus already had fundamental building blocks available to integrate into a compelling EVP.Practical/managerial implications: The findings of this research emphasise the importance of management commitment towards creating a compelling EVP that will attract and retain those talented individuals who are of value to the strategy implementation of the South African water boards sector.Contributions/value-add: This research presents an original EVP framework that can be used as a guideline to manage workplace talent more effectively to achieve strategic government objectives.

A Dynamic, Scalable Algorithm to Optimize the Allocation of Athletics Scholarships

When a high school student athlete makes the decision to swim collegiately, one of the leading factors in choosing a university is the amount of the scholarship award. These awards are determined by the equivalency category in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Divisions I and II and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Rules govern financial aid and the number of scholarships allowed by a member institution. The exact financial distribution among athletes, however, is mostly the coaches’ responsibility and there is scarcity in the literature on how these scholarships are distributed among athletes in a college/ university, which is why it’s important for Athletics Departments within these colleges and universities to have a model to help distribute the scholarship amounts in an optimal manner that promotes transparency and ethical leadership. This paper provides a model to aid coaches in the distribution of financial award/ scholarships in a women’s swimming in a major urban university; however, the model can be applied and adjusted for financial award distribution for any collegiate sport following any institute specific policies and preferences.

Predicting International Student Enrollment by Institutional Aid: A Random and Fixed Effects Approach

Since the fall semester of 2016, first-time international student enrollment (ISEft) has declined at U.S. colleges and universities. This trend disrupts a steady upwards trajectory of ISEft rates. Previous research has demonstrated that various political, social, and macroeconomic factors influence the number of international students studying in the U.S. Exploiting data from the Common Data Set (CDS), I focus on the role financial aid plays as an enrollment predictor for international undergraduate students. A fixed effects model reveals that financial aid is strongly and significantly predictive of ISEft, yielding a 1.8% enrollment increase per 10% aid increase, all else equal. Interestingly, financial aid is only predictive of ISEft if it is awarded in substantial amounts. Extending the work of Bicak and Taylor (2020), I also analyze how the effectiveness of financial aid awards varies within different institutional settings. Random effects regressions reveal that rural, low research, and private universities experience considerable marginal ISEft boosts when awarding aid to international students. The findings of this work are primarily directed at institutional leaders who seek to revitalize their institution’s ISEft policy. Moreover, these insights may inform local policymakers who seek to incent ISEft.

Analysis of Academic Capabilities, Financial Awards, and Job Market Considerations on Interest in Career Interest as Public Accountants

The number of Public Accountants in Indonesia is still relatively minimal because accounting graduates lack interest in becoming public accountants. This study aimed to examine and analyze the effect of Academic Ability, Financial Awards, and Labor Market Considerations on the interest in a career as a public accountant in East Java "Veteran" National Development University Accounting Students, Surabaya State University and Airlangga University. The sample of this study were East Java "Veteran" National Development University Accounting S1 students, Surabaya State University, and Airlangga University batches of 2018 and 2019. The research method used quantitative research. The sampling technique used the purposive sampling method to determine the number of samples using the solving formula with a total of 91 respondents. Data collection techniques were used in this study using a questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using the Partial Least Square (PLS) analysis technique with SmartPLS 3.0 software. The results of this study indicate that (1) Academic Ability has a positive and significant effect on Interest in a Career to Become a Public Accountant. (2) Financial Awards do not significantly affect the Interest in a Career to Become a Public Accountant. (3) Job market considerations positively and significantly affect the interest in a career as a public accountant.

The Influence of Perceptions of the Public Accountant Profession, Adversity Intelligence, Financial Awards and Labor Market Considerations on the Interests of Accounting Students for a Career to Become a Public Accountant (Study of Accounting Students at

This study aims to determine the effect of perceptions of the public accounting profession, adversity intelligence, financial rewards, and labor market considerations on the interest of accounting students to have a career as public accountants. This study uses a quantitative approach to analysis techniques. The objects used in this study were accounting students from the 2017 and 2018 batches at the Muhammadiyah University of Sidoarjo. The sample used is 78 respondents using purposive sampling method, by distributing questionnaires through google form. The data analysis used is multiple regression analysis using SPSS version 26 application. The results of this study show that only financial rewards do not affect the interest of accounting students to have a career as public accountants. Meanwhile, the perception of the public accounting profession, adversity intelligence, and labor market considerations affect the interest of accounting students to have a career as public accountants.

ACCESS TO JUSTICE

ACCESS TO JUSTICE

Pengaruh Pelatihan Profesional, Penghargaan Finansial, dan Pertimbangan Pasar Kerja terhadap Minat Berkarir Akuntan Publik


 The number of public accountants in Indonesia is still relatively minimal, because accounting graduates have less interest in a career as public accountants. There are many factors that influence accounting graduates in choosing a career, including financial factors, training, and the job market. The purpose of this study was to examine and analyze the effect of professional training, financial rewards, and labor market considerations on public accountant career interests. The population in this study were Accounting S1 students from UPN "Veteran" East Java and Airlangga University class of 2018 and 2019. The research method used quantitative research. The sampling technique used purposive sampling method, while for determining the number of samples using the Slovin formula with a total of 91 respondents. Data collection techniques used in this study using a questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using Partial Least Square (PLS) analysis technique with SmartPLS 3.0 software. The results of this study indicate that: (1) Professional Training has a positive and significant effect on Public Accountant Career Interests. (2) Financial Award has no significant effect on Public Accountant Career Interest. (3) Labor market considerations have a positive and significant impact on the Career Interest of a Public Accountant.
 Keywords: Professional Training; Financial Awards; Labor Market Considerations; Public Accountant Career Interest.