Ideas for Finance/Economic Research

Hi, I am a freshman looking for some advice. I want to start a research project this semester and into this summer, something long and insightful. Can anyone give me some advice on some interesting topics on equities/companies or anything finance related I can research or analyze that will be excellent for finding an internship in IB next summer.
Thanks,

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effect that change in accounting rules (regulations) have on the capital markets decisions made by bankers/traders/etc.

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