RELEVANCE OF COST ACCOUNTING INFORMATION FOR MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Cost accounting has long been used to help managers understand the costs of running a business. Cost accounting today is recording, budgeting, analyzing and determining cost for products manufactured. Modern cost accounting originated during the industrial revolution, when the complexities of running a […]
SCHOOL PROJECT TOPICS BY DEPARTMENT: ACCOUNTING PROJECT TOPICS AND MATERIALS
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EFFECTIVE ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM
EFFECTIVE ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM: AN IMPERATIVE FOR PROFIT PERFORMANCE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Accounting Information Systems (AISs) are a tool which, when incorporated into the field of Information and Technology systems, are designed to help in the management and control of topics related to organization’ economic-financial area. But the stunning advance […]
THE AUDITOR AND THE PUBLIC EXPECTATION GAP
THE AUDITOR AND THE PUBLIC EXPECTATION GAP Abstract This study examines the auditor and the public: Expectation gap. It was carried out to determine if there exists any significant expectation gap in the Nigeria auditing environment. The expectation gap developed from the differing expectations of the function of independent audit between the auditors and the […]
THE EFFECT OF ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ON THE QUALITY OF FINANCIAL REPORTING IN NIGERIA
THE EFFECT OF ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ON THE QUALITY OF FINANCIAL REPORTING IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study The end product of financial reporting is the preparation and publication of financial statement. A substantial number of alternative postulate, principle assumption and method adopted by a reporting entity in the preparation of financial […]
THE EFFECT OF INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM AS AN OBSTACLE TO FRAUD PERPETUATION
THE EFFECT OF INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM AS AN OBSTACLE TO FRAUD PERPETUATION Abstract The research work aimed among others at determining the relationship between internal measures to proper accounting records. A survey research design was adopted for this research study and a sample size was selected using sampling technique as data used were obtained from […]
THE RELEVANCE OF ACCOUNTING PROCEDURE IN SMALL SCALE BUSINESSES
THE RELEVANCE OF ACCOUNTING PROCEDURE IN SMALL SCALE BUSINESSES CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study From time in memorial man has consistently improved on the ways transactions are carried out. Particularly, the improvement in the increasingly complexity of daily transactions by man started in the mercantile era, that is, the period of the […]
THE RELEVANCE OF ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT IN A SMALL AND MEDIUM BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
THE RELEVANCE OF ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT IN A SMALL AND MEDIUM BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study From time in memorial man has consistently improved on the ways transactions are carried out. Particularly, the improvement in the increasingly complexity of daily transactions by man started in the mercantile era, that is, the period […]
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM AS A TOOL FOR EFFICIENCY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES
INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM AS A TOOL FOR EFFICIENCY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study The concept of internal control is said to trace its history back to the beginning of the 20th century when audit on financial statements came into being, it has consistently […]
IMPACT OF BUDGETING AND BUDGETARY CONTROL ON THE PROFITABILITY OF SMES
IMPACT OF BUDGETING AND BUDGETARY CONTROL ON THE PROFITABILITY OF SMES CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Wants are numerous while resources are limited but there is every tendency to waste or under-utilize the limited resources by the human factor involved in the production of goods and services. With various companies competing with […]
THE ROLE OF AUDITORS IN THE DETECTION AND PREVENTION OF FRAUD IN SOME SELECTED BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
THE ROLE OF AUDITORS IN THE DETECTION AND PREVENTION OF FRAUD IN SOME SELECTED BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS. ABSTRACT This project work investigates the role of auditors in the detection and prevention of fraud in some selected business organization. In carrying out this research work, textbooks were consulted for related literature as well as questionnaires and […]
EFFECT OF TAX ADMINISTRATION ON REVENUE GENERATION IN ENUGU STATE
EFFECT OF TAX ADMINISTRATION ON REVENUE GENERATION IN ENUGU STATE (A Case Study Of The State Board Of Internal Revenue Enugu State) ABSTRACT The level of revenue generated in the state has been in a declining form due to poor administration and collections of taxes and lack of proper return of accounts. These are the negative […]
PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF DESIGNING INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR SMALLER ENTITIES
PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF DESIGNING INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR SMALLER ENTITIES CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Internal controls are designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of an organization’s objectives in terms of effectiveness and efficiency of operations, reliability of financial reporting, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. It is […]
TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE DELIVERY OF SMALL AUDIT FIRMS
TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE DELIVERY OF SMALL AUDIT FIRMS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Total Quality Management (TQM) practices and small audit firm’s services delivery have had accounting antecedence. However, the concept can be traced back to the early 1920 production control ideal notably, the concept developed in the 1940s and […]
ASSESSING BOOK KEEPING PRACTICES OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN CALABAR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
ASSESSING BOOK KEEPING PRACTICES OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES ABSTRACT Nigeria’s economy is characterized very by large number a relative of micro enterprises, and in between lie small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The unique feature of most SMEs is that, they can be easily established since their requirement in terms of capital, technology; […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING LITERACY ON THE GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT, SURVIVAL, PRODUCTIVITY AND PERFORMANCE OF SMES
THE IMPORTANCE OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING LITERACY ON THE GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT, SURVIVAL, PRODUCTIVITY AND PERFORMANCE OF SMES CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Financial literacy remains an interesting issue in both developed and developing economies, and has elicited much interest in the recent past with the rapid change in the finance landscape. Atkinson […]
THE IMPACT OF INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES
THE IMPACT OF INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN ILORIN METROPOLIS CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Every organisation both profit and non-profit has its objectives and goals in mind to achieve (Chukwu, 2012). For a profit making organisation, the goal is to satisfy the […]
THE ADOPTION LEVEL OF MODERN MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING TECHNIQUES BY SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES (SMES)
THE ADOPTION LEVEL OF MODERN MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING TECHNIQUES BY SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES SMES CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study The small and medium scale enterprises sector has been recognized worldwide for its role in economic advancement through various ways like; wealth generation, employment creation, and poverty reduction. Small and medium […]
COMPANY INCOME TAX AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA
COMPANY INCOME TAX AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to examine the impact of company income tax on the economic growth of Nigeria, while looking at the specific objectives which include: assess the impact of companies’ income tax on economic growth of Nigeria; ascertain the influence of Petroleum Profit […]
APPLICATION OF BUDGETS AND BUDGETARY CONTROL
APPLICATION OF BUDGETS AND BUDGETARY CONTROL MEASURES IN A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION: A CASE STUDY OF APOSTOLIC CHURCH, DELTA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Budgetary control systems according to Wagh and Gadade (2013) are a control system that motivates as well as monitor the activities and personnel, as they perform all […]
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF COST ACCOUNTING INFORMATION
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF COST ACCOUNTING INFORMATION IN THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY (Case Study of Nigeria Guinness Plc) ABSTRACT In this time of rising prices, brewery like any other manufacturing company needs an efficient system of cost control as an essential factor in reducing the cost system of production in order to maximize profit. Due to […]
CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE USE OF FINANCIAL REPORT IN ASSESSING BANK PERFORMANCE
CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE USE OF FINANCIAL REPORT IN ASSESSING BANK PERFORMANCE (A Case Study Union Bank Of Nigeria Plc) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY A farmer, who plants corps, expects result, similarly to student who sits for examination expects results. The same 5 also true of an investor. For the farmer, the […]
IMPACT OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING ON THE CORPORATE PERFORMANCE OF BUSINESS ORGANIZATION
THE IMPACT OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING ON THE CORPORATE PERFORMANCE OF BUSINESS ORGANIZATION (A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIAN BREWERIES PLC) ABSTRACT The research work “The impact of Financial Accounting Reporting on the corporate performance of Business Organizations”, basically aims at ascertaining how financial accounting reporting has helped in advancing the objectives of corporate organizations. In the […]
IMPACT OF CREDIT MANAGEMENT ON THE PROFITABILITY OF A MANUFACTURING FIRM
IMPACT OF CREDIT MANAGEMENT ON THE PROFITABILITY OF A MANUFACTURING FIRM ABSTRACT The aim of this research work is to appraise “The impact of credit management on the profitability of a manufacturing firm focused on Unilever Nigeria Plc Aba”. This is because; trade credit is a short term source of finance and sometimes take the form of […]
INVENTORY CONTROL AS AN EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR COST CONTROL IN AN ORGANISATION
INVENTORY CONTROL AS AN EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR COST CONTROL IN AN ORGANISATION (A Case Study Of Cadbury Nigeria Plc) ABSTRACT This research work is on inventory control as an effective tool for cost control in an organization using Cadbury Nigeria plc as a case study. The management of various companies is faced with the problem of […]
BUDGETING AS AN INSTRUMENT OF INTERNAL CONTROL IN A MANUFACTURING ORGANIZATION
BUDGETING AS AN INSTRUMENT OF INTERNAL CONTROL IN A MANUFACTURING ORGANIZATION Abstract An efficient budgeting control system is one that produces the desired result. A balanced budget is the one that produces no variances but to achieve this, we are left to contemplation rather than a reality. This has become the problem of most of our […]
CHALLENGES OF COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS, IN A COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING SYSTEM
CHALLENGES OF COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS, IN A COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING SYSTEM (A Case Study of Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Enugu) ABSTRACT This research is on the challenges of cost benefit analysis in a computerized Accounting System. The purpose of this study is to enquire into the viability or other wise of computerized accounting Systems, with particularly reference […]
CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF THE ACCOUNTING METHOD IN THE PETROLEUM/PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY
CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF THE ACCOUNTING METHOD IN THE PETROLEUM/PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY. (A Case Study Of Eleme Petrochemical Company Ltd A Case Study Of Eleme Petrochemical Company Ltd) ABSTRACT Accounting has been described as the language of business. This is true; in fact it could be seen as the language of life because everybody is involved […]
PROFITABILITY AND LIQUIDITY IN COMMERCIAL BANK
PROFITABILITY AND LIQUIDITY IN COMMERCIAL BANK (A Case Study Of Afribank Plc Enugu Branch) ABSTRACT This is a work based on a topic which has been critically viewed by many people as an area which has been under serious treat in recent years. The banking industry has for some times come under heavy supervision as […]
EFFECTS OF TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT ON-PRODUCTIVITY-USING-THE-PROBIT-MODEL
EFFECTS OF TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT ON-PRODUCTIVITY-USING-THE-PROBIT-MODEL CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AND THE ORIGIN OF SKYE BANK PLC Banking in Nigeria took a new dimension after the pronouncement of the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria professor Charles Soludo for the need to improve the banking industry in Nigeria thereby competing with other […]
COST VOLUME PROFIT ANALYSIS FOR PROFIT PLANNING IN MANUFACTURING FIRMS
COST VOLUME PROFIT ANALYSIS FOR PROFIT PLANNING IN MANUFACTURING FIRMS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Due to industrialization in recent years, manufacturing firms have been increasing. They are more complex technologically and compete among each other for survival. It can also be that high growth rate occurs among them due to some […]
CHALLENGES OF INTERNAL AUDIT FUNCTION IN THE NIGERIAN PUBLIC SECTOR
CHALLENGES OF INTERNAL AUDIT FUNCTION IN THE NIGERIAN PUBLIC SECTOR (A Case Study Of Kaduna State Ministry Of Finance) ABSTRACT This research work deals with the challenges of internal audit function in the Nigerian public sector with reference to Kaduna state ministry of finance. Internal auditing is a process generally adopted towards ensuring and safeguarding […]
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING SYSTEM AND MANUAL ACCOUNTING SYSTEM
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING SYSTEM AND MANUAL ACCOUNTING SYSTEM (A Case Study Of Ama Breweries Plc. Eke, Udi L.G.A And Africa Petroleum Plc Presidential Road) ABSTRACT This research study is a comparative analysis of computerized accounting system and manual accounting system with reference to Ama breweries plc. and African petroleum plc. all in […]
ROLE OF INTERNAL CONTROL IN RISK MANAGEMENT
ROLE OF INTERNAL CONTROL IN RISK MANAGEMENT ABSTRACT The fact remains that internal control department has much role to play in managing risk in ever organizations and financial institutions. The aim of the research work is to analyze the role of internal control in risk management. In this research work, 60 questions were distributed while […]
A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE USE OF ACCOUNTING RATIOS TO MEASURE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF ORGANIZATION
A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE USE OF ACCOUNTING RATIOS TO MEASURE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF ORGANIZATION (STUDY OF UNILEVER FINANCIAL STATEMENT) ABSTRACT The study critically analyzed the use of accounting ratio to measure the financial performance of an organization. This study was undertaken majorly to analyze the impact of accounting ratio on the financial performance […]
LIQUIDITY PROBLEMS IN COMMERCIAL BANKS
LIQUIDITY PROBLEMS IN COMMERCIAL BANKS ABSTRACT This research is titled “Liquidity problem in commercial banks” (A case study of first banks of Nigeria). The key objective of this research work is to find out impact of liquidity problem in Nigerian commercial banks. The project is expected to contribute on efficient management of bank liquidity and […]
THE ROLE OF AUDITORS IN PREVENTION OF FRAUD IN BANKING INDUSTRY OR BANKS
THE ROLE OF AUDITORS IN PREVENTION OF FRAUD IN BANKING INDUSTRY OR BANKS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study The role of auditors in fraud control and monument is essential. Fraud has been one of the most problematic and unsolvable matter for business all over the world for a long time; however, there […]
THE IMPACT OF FORENSIC ACCOUNTING IN AND ORGANIZATION
THE IMPACT OF FORENSIC ACCOUNTING IN AND ORGANIZATION INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The growing demand for forensic accounting is a known characteristic of most companies in the world. Forensic accounting arises from the effect and cause of fraud and technical error made by human. Forensic accounting is quite new in Nigeria as companies […]
RISK MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIAN BANKS
RISK MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIAN BANKS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The purpose of this project is to highlight the instability, uncertainty, inaccurate planning and budgeting process and loss of effective control management function in the financial institutions, occasioned by the dynamic macro economic variable in Nigeria within the last decade. The economic […]
INVESTORS RELIANCE ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INVESTORS RELIANCE ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY According to America Accounting Association, Accounting is the process of identifying, measuring, and communicating economic information to permit informed judgment and decisions by users of information. From this definition, it can be seen that the main objective of accounting is to provide […]
THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING ON ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR OF NIGERIA
THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING ON ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR OF NIGERIA ABSTRACT The impact of public sector accounting on accountability in public sector, a case study of Kaduna Polytechnic Kaduna. Accountability is the obligation on a person delegated with authority functions on fund to explain his actions. The study of accountability in […]
BANK SERVICE DELIVERY AND CUSTOMERS’ SATISFACTION IN NIGERIAN BANKS
BANK SERVICE DELIVERY AND CUSTOMERS’ SATISFACTION IN NIGERIAN BANKS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Customers’ expectation in the post-consolidation era of the Nigerian banking sector is very high. This is justified by the belief that the exercise had crowded out incompetent banks and left only those ones which are able to compete in […]
FORENSIC ACCOUNTING AS A TOOLFOR FRAUD DETECTION AND PREVENTION IN NIGERIA.
FORENSIC ACCOUNTING AS A TOOLFOR FRAUD DETECTION AND PREVENTION IN NIGERIA. ABSTRACT This study was intended to evaluate the extent to which forensic accounting can be used as a tool in fraud detection. This study was guided by the following objectives; to identify the role of a forensic accountant in an organization, to know if […]
MERGERS AND ACQUISITION AS GROWTH STRATEGIES IN NIGERIA
MERGERS AND ACQUISITION AS GROWTH STRATEGIES IN NIGERIA ABSTRACT This study aimed at examining mergers and acquisition as growth strategy in Nigeria with emphasis on Nigeria financial institutions. Questionnaire was carefully designed for five quoted companies listed under the Nigeria stock exchange and 100 were used. The following are the finding of the research work. […]
ENHANCING PUBLIC CONFIDENCE FINANCIAL REPORTING.
ENHANCING PUBLIC CONFIDENCE FINANCIAL REPORTING. ABSTRACT This study examined the role of corporate governance in organizations, and how the public confidence can be restored in organization through financial reporting. The study aimed at ascertaining the extent to which financial helps organizations in achieving their corporate objective. In the course of achieving these objectives, certain research […]
EVALUATION OF NIGERIA DEPOSIT INSURANCECORPORATION (NDIC)’S ROLE IN DISTRESS MANAGEMENT OF NIGERIAN BANKS.
EVALUATION OF NIGERIA DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION (NDIC)’S ROLE IN DISTRESS MANAGEMENT OF NIGERIAN BANKS. ABSTRACT This study is aimed at evaluating the role of NDIC in the management of distressed banks in Nigeria. The study focuses on the achievements of NDIC, its impact on the Nigerian banking system and how effective the NDIC has […]
CREDIT CONTROL MANAGEMENT AS A TOOL FOR BUSINESS ORGANIZATION GROWTH AND SURVIVAL.
CREDIT CONTROL MANAGEMENT AS A TOOL FOR BUSINESS ORGANIZATION GROWTH AND SURVIVAL (A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA BOTTLING COMPANY PLC) ABSTRACT This research work was investigating the effect of cooperate restructuring on employees in an organization using Nigerian Breweries as a case study. The study focuses on the corporate activities in human resources as a […]
EFFECT OF INTERNAL AUDIT ON MANAGERIAL PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC ENTERPRISE
EFFECT OF INTERNAL AUDIT ON MANAGERIAL PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC ENTERPRISE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The term audit is derived from the latin verb “Audire” which means “to hear”. The origin of audit dates from ancient times when the landowners allowed tenant farmers to work on their land whilst landowners themselves did […]
DIVIDEND POLICY AS STRATEGIC TOOL OF FINANCING IN CORPORATE ORGANIZATIONS.
DIVIDEND POLICY AS STRATEGIC TOOL OF FINANCING IN CORPORATE ORGANIZATIONS (A CASE STUDY OF FIRST BANK PLC AND ECO BANK NIGERIA PLC) ABSTRACT This study investigated dividend policy as a strategic tool of financing in corporate organizations in Nigeria. Specifically, it examined the nature of relationship between dividend payments and the value of the firms. […]
DETERMINE THE EFFECT OF WORKING CAPITAL ON THE PROFITABILITY OF HOSPITALITY INDUSTRIES.
DETERMINE THE EFFECT OF WORKING CAPITAL ON THE PROFITABILITY OF HOSPITALITY INDUSTRIES (A STUDY OF RADISSON BLU ANCHORAGE HOTEL) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Every business needs investment to procure fixed assets, which remain in use for a longer period. Money invested in these assets is called ‘Long term Funds’ or ‘Fixed […]
CREDIT ANALYSIS ON SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN LAGOS METROPOLIS.
CREDIT ANALYSIS ON SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN LAGOS METROPOLIS (A CASE STUDY OF BANK PHB PLC.) ABSTRACT Small and medium enterprises are supposed to playa central role in the drive for economic development of the country. There is however a consensus’ that these small and medium enterprises have largely failed to ·deliver on this […]
COMPANY INCOME TAX ADMINISTRATION IN NIGERIA, PROBLEM AND SOLUTION.
COMPANY INCOME TAX ADMINISTRATION IN NIGERIA, PROBLEM AND SOLUTION (A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL INLAND REVENUE SERVICE, FIRS LAGOS STATE, IKEJA BRANCH) ABSTRACT Government of today has a lot of ways of generating income or revenue to facilitate or finance its project, which may be difficult for individuals or corporate bodies to provide .Government […]
CAPITAL MARKET IN NIGERIA, ITS EVOLUTION, FUNCTION AND IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY
CAPITAL MARKET IN NIGERIA, ITS EVOLUTION, FUNCTION AND IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The rate of economic development of any nation is inextricably liked to the sophistication of its financial markets. Financial markets assist the nation of the world to give the needed financial resources and skills for […]
APPRAISAL OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VALUE ADDED TAX ADMINISTRATION IN NIGERIA
APPRAISAL OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VALUE ADDED TAX ADMINISTRATION IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Of The Study For a country to exist in harmony, the government of such country must live up to its public economic and social obligation by providing economic and social amenities reduced or subsidized commercial rate. To do so, […]
BUDGETING AS A MEANS OF PERFORMANCE EVALUATION IN A PUBLIC SECTOR.
BUDGETING AS A MEANS OF PERFORMANCE EVALUATION IN A PUBLIC SECTOR (A Case Study of LASU) TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Historical Background of Study 1.2 Statement of Problem 1.3 Objectives of Study 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Research Hypotheses 1.6 Significance of Study 1.7 Scope And Limitation of Study 1.8 Definition of […]
BUDGET AS A TOOL FOR PLANNING AND CONTROLLING IN AN ORGANISATION.
BUDGET AS A TOOL FOR PLANNING AND CONTROLLING IN AN ORGANISATION (A CASE STUDY OF HOTEL INDUSTRY IN LAGOS STATE NIGERIA) TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study 1.2 Statement of the Problem l.3 Purpose / objective of the study 1.4 Research questions 1.5 Research […]
BUDGET AND BUDGETARY CONTROL IN THE BANKING INDUSTRY.
BUDGET AND BUDGETARY CONTROL IN THE BANKING INDUSTRY. (A CASE STUDY OF ACCESS BANK PLC) ABSTRACT The worldwide use of budgets in one form or the other and its inherent problems is the focal point of my interest in this study. It is one thing to plan a budget using the best projected figure; […]
APPLICATION OF MARGINAL COSTING TECHNIQUES IN MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING
APPLICATION OF MARGINAL COSTING TECHNIQUES IN MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING ABSTRACT This research work was undertaken to assess the concept and application of marginal costing techniques in management decision making reference to Nestle Food Plc. This work was intended to achieve the following objectives: Showing the importance of marginal costing as a tool for planning and short […]
APPRAISAL OF INVENTORY CONTROL IN A MANUFACTURING COMPANY.
APPRAISAL OF INVENTORY CONTROL IN A MANUFACTURING COMPANY (A CASE STUDY OF SEVEN UP – BOTTLING COMPANY) ABSTRACT This research work examined the appraisal of inventory control in a manufacturing company of a case study m seven-bottling company PLC, Lagos. The finding after questionnaire were administered to the staff of seven up- bottling company PLC […]
ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF BANK CREDIT ON AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT.
ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF BANK CREDIT ON AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT (A CASE STUDY OF FIRST BANK OF NIGERIA PLC) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Like many other African countries, Nigeria is primarily agrarian with its abundant land and water resources. Despite the rapid growth of the oil industry over the years, agriculture […]
APPLICATION OF MARGINAL COSTING TECHNIQUE IN A MANUFACTURING COMPANY.
APPLICATION OF MARGINAL COSTING TECHNIQUE IN A MANUFACTURING COMPANY (A CASE STUDY OF NESTLE NIGERIA PLC) ABSTRACT This research work examines the importance of application of marginal costing technique in a manufacturing company using Nestle Nigeria Plc as a case study. It shows that application of marginal costing technique is a survival tool in Nigeria […]
AUDITING PROCEDURE AND INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM.
AUDITING PROCEDURE AND INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM {A case Study of Union Bank of Nigeria Plc} ABSTRACT This research study has examined all possible areas of the study was conducted on Auditing procedure and internal control system with reference to Union Bank of Nigeria Plc. However, the areas where the research revolves around are not limited […]
ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT) ON NIGERIA ECONOMY.
ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT) ON NIGERIA ECONOMY (A STUDY OF FEDERAL INLAND REVENUE SERVICE) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Prior to 1993, only very little was known of Value Added Tax (VAT) in Nigeria. The idea of VAT started with the acceptance of the recommendation of Dr Sylvester […]
ANALYSIS OF MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE IN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.
ANALYSIS OF MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE IN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (Cadbury Nigeria Plc and Nestle Food Nigeria PIc.) ABSTRACT This Research Work in an attempt to the Analysis of Management and Performance in Financial Institutions using Cadbury Nigeria Plc. and Nestle Food Nigeria Plc as a case study. One area in which accountants in industry can make a valuable […]
ANALYSIS OF AUDIT PROCEDURE IN A PUBLIC SECTOR ORGANIZATION.
ANALYSIS OF AUDIT PROCEDURE IN A PUBLIC SECTOR ORGANIZATION (A CASE STUDY OF KADUNA STATE WATER BOARD) ABSTRACT Auditing is an essential tool for proper governance in the public sector. It constitutes an indispensable control mechanism for ensuring proper management of economic resources and for ensuring compliance with prescribed financial policies and regulations. Effective audit […]
AN EXAMINATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COPORATE PLANNING IN MANAGEMNET PROCESS.
AN EXAMINATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COPORATE PLANNING IN MANAGEMNET PROCESS. ABSTRACT The Nigeria business is so volatile, to the extent that only those who can scan it successfully, forecast the possible charges in it and thereafter marshal all available resources in accordance with the dictates and demands of the environment can operate successfully in […]
AN EVALUATION OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING TECHNIQUES ON ORGANIZATION DECISION MAKING PROCESS
AN EVALUATION OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING TECHNIQUES ON ORGANIZATION DECISION MAKING PROCESS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Management accounting techniques have in no small measure assisted different organizations especially manufacturing companies, in their decision making processes. It is a known fact that techniques change over the time largely because business themselves and […]
AN ASSESSMENT OF CONTRIBUTION OF COMMERCIAL BANK TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA.
AN ASSESSMENT OF CONTRIBUTION OF COMMERCIAL BANK TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF FIRST BANK OF NIGERIA PLC) ABSTRACT This study is conducted on an Assessment of Contribution of Commercial Banks in the Economic Development of Nigeria. The concept is also on eye opener to the society and business as well. […]
AN APPRAISAL OF THE IMPACT OF STOCK PRICING ON BUYERS BEHAVIOUR IN THE NIGBRIA CAPITAL MARKET.
AN APPRAISAL OF THE IMPACT OF STOCK PRICING ON BUYERS BEHAVIOUR IN THE NIGBRIA CAPITAL MARKET. ABSTRACT The project work takes a look at “An Appraisal of the Impact of Stock Pricing on Buyers Behaviour in the Nigeria Capital Market”. The study showed the growth of the Nigerian Stock Exchange over the years, and […]
AN APPRAISAL OF STOCK PRICING IN THE NIGERIAN CAPITAL MARKET.
AN APPRAISAL OF STOCK PRICING IN THE NIGERIAN CAPITAL MARKET (A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA STOCK EXCHANGE (NSE) ABSTRACT The price of a company stock is an indication of the performance of company where stock is properly priced, investors can invest in the most profitable companies based on the stock prices of the companies. It […]
ACCOUNTING RATION IN MEASURING BUSINESS PERFORMANCE.
ACCOUNTING RATIO IN MEASURING BUSINESS PERFORMANCE (A STUDY OF UAC NIGERIA PLC) ABSTRACT This study aimed to examining the role of accounting ratio in evaluating the companies’ performance through the use of financial analysis methods in evaluating the performance of UAC Nigeria Plc. The analytical approach, which is based on the analysis of the financial […]
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OFTHE IMPACT OF INVENTORY VALUATION METHODS ON FINANCIAL REPORT STATEMENT IN SOME MANUFACTURING COMPANIES.
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF INVENTORY VALUATION METHODS ON FINANCIAL REPORT STATEMENT IN SOME MANUFACTURING COMPANIES CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Inventory valuation allows companies to provide a monetary value for items that make up their inventory (stock). Inventories are usually the largest current asset of a business […]
AN EXAMINATION ON THE MANAGEMENT OF WORKING CAPITAL.
AN EXAMINATION ON THE MANAGEMENT OF WORKING CAPITAL (A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA BAG MANUFATURING COMPANY CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0 GENERAL BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The enactment of the Nigeria Enterprise, promotion Decree of 1972, otherwise known as Indigenization Decree, made many businesses which were higher in the hands of foreign business men […]
THE ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
THE ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ABSTRACT Various accounting system is being used by different organizations or firms to speculate and analyse their financial statue. However, for an organization to know the system of accounting they will adopt depends on the kind of transaction/business or activities such organization engaged Nigeria my country. The problem […]
THE PROBLEMS OF FINANCING INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN NIGERIA
THE PROBLEMS OF FINANCING INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The Nigerian economy has since the early 1990’s been faced with adverse financial constrains especially in its international trade. This can be traced to the responsible fiscal policies enacted during the oil boom period. The sought increase in the […]
IMPROVING THE MANAGEMENT OF LOANABLE FUNDS IN COMMERCIAL BANKS IN NIGERIA
IMPROVING THE MANAGEMENT OF LOANABLE FUNDS IN COMMERCIAL BANKS IN NIGERIA ABSTRACT This study centered on improving the management of loanable funds in commercial banks. The study was comparative in nature, using Trade Bank of Nigeria (TBN) and Inland Bank of Nigeria (IBN). These two banks were chosen because of their accessibility, high rate of […]
A STUDY OF CONTROLLING OF CUSTOMER’S ACCOUNT BY THE COMMERCIAL BANKS
A STUDY OF CONTROLLING OF CUSTOMER’S ACCOUNT BY THE COMMERCIAL BANKS ABSTRACT The aim of this research work is to study the principles involved in controlling of customers account by the Commercial Banks operating within the country. It also high lights the different methods of operating various customers account that are being operated by the […]
EFFECTIVE WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT & CORPORATE PERFORMANCE IN THE PAINT INDUSTRY.
EFFECTIVE WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT & CORPORATE PERFORMANCE IN THE PAINT INDUSTRY. ABSTRACT The data for this study was collected through observation, library, research, interviews and questionnaires administered to the management staff of the course study company, using pilot survey of the management population. The data collected were analyzed using percentage approach were guard the validity […]
ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES.
ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES ABSTRACT The industrialization of every nation emanates from the ability of private individuals and government in business to make optimum allocation of available resources in order to achieve future objectives. Business in the third world countries is characterized by ineffective and ineffectual utilization of available resources […]
THE ROLE OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ECONOMY.
THE ROLE OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ECONOMY ABSTRACT The banking system and financial institutions is one of the fastest growing and developing sectors of paramount importance in the Nigeria economy. The role of the various banking and non-banking financial institutions in the provision of different types of industrial and agricultural finance […]
THE PROBLEMS FACING PERSONAL INCOME, THE ADMINISTRATION IN RURAL COMMUNITIES
THE PROBLEMS FACING PERSONAL INCOME, THE ADMINISTRATION IN RURAL COMMUNITIES CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Historically, the commonest enemy o the people of rural communities in all races or cultures is the tax collectors. In the bible, they were regarded as sinners just for the sake of their freely chosen […]
THE ROLE OF ACCOUNTING IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: A FOCUS ON A DEVELOPING ECONOMYSUCH AS NIGERIA
THE ROLE OF ACCOUNTING IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: A FOCUS ON A DEVELOPING ECONOMYSUCH AS NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study The basic economic problem that confronts an under developed or a developing country and especially the new independent ones is how to attain within a relatively short period, a notable increase in the […]
GOVERNMENT INTERNAL AUDITS ACCOUNTABILITY IN MINISTRIES / EXTRA-MINISTERIAL DEPARTMENT.
GOVERNMENT INTERNAL AUDIT ACCOUNTABILITY IN MINISTRIES / EXTRA-MINISTERIAL DEPARTMENT CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The practices of auditing originated from the necessity to impose some system of check upon persons whose business involves to record the receipt and disbursement of money on behalf of theirs. However, due to the […]
ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL RATIOS AS AN AID TO ECONOMIC ANALYSIS.
ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL RATIOS AS AN AID TO ECONOMIC ANALYSIS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Management should be particularly interested in knowing the financial strengths of the firm to make their best use and to be able to spot out the financial weakness of the firm to take suitable corrective actions. Thus, Economic analysis is the […]
INTERNAL AUDIT AS INSTRUMENT FOR MANAGEMENT CONTROL.
INTERNAL AUDIT AS INSTRUMENT FOR MANAGEMENT CONTROL ABSTRACT As a result of the tendency of business organization to increase in size, scope and complexity, it is difficult for managers of such organization to directly supervise all the units and hence direct activities towards achievement of the organizational goals. The management, therefore establish procedures, rule […]
FINANCIAL PLANNING AND CONTROL A KEY TO MANAGEMENT EFFICIENCY
FINANCIAL PLANNING AND CONTROL: A KEY TO MANAGEMENT EFFICIENCY ABSTRACT The reasons for the study emanated from the fact that poor financial control system has always been an impediment to the growth of some business organizations. They have always faced the problem of poor cash and material control system of which this study has […]
A STUDY OF TAX COLLECTION AND REVENUE MOBILIZATION.
A STUDY OF TAX COLLECTION AND REVENUE MOBILIZATION CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The performance of any local government is subject of the availability of adequate funds, which it can generate and use to finance its even increasing responsibilities. In the recent time local government has generated a lot of interest in […]
INVESTMENT APPRAISAL TECHNIQUES AND THEIR APPLICATIONS BY FINANCE/ INVESTMENT HOUSES.
INVESTMENT APPRAISAL TECHNIQUES AND THEIR APPLICATIONS BY FINANCE/ INVESTMENT HOUSES (A CASE OF UNION BANK PLC ENUGU URBAN) ABSTRACT Events over the years have shown that investors present and potential wants to invest their funds in anticipation of good future returns investment appraisal techniques and its resultant making of decision is critical to all […]
PROPER ACCOUNTING INFORMATION AS A TOOL FOR MANAGEMENT DECISION – MAKING.
PROPER ACCOUNTING INFORMATION AS A TOOL FOR MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING ABSTRACT The main objective of this researcher work is to find out by investigation and analysis how the services of accountants assist in the effective financial management in private and public organization. For some time now, cases of frauds, embezzlement and inadequate of accounting […]
ACCOUNTING AS A CONTROL MEASURE ON ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRIES
ACCOUNTING AS A CONTROL MEASURE ON ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRIES CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Accounting plays a vital role in the promotion of economic growths and enhancement of any organization. This important role which accounting plays cannot be over-emphasized. Hence every business organization uses the financial report to communicate information about its performance, resources […]
ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES IN POST PRIMARY INSTITUTIONS.
ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES IN POST PRIMARY INSTITUTIONS. CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The study is designed to evaluate of assess the accounting procedure in post primary institution, notability in Udenu local government area, is the procedure in use efficient, secondly does the system suit the current trend of events. There were glaring evidence […]
EFFICIENCY OF MONETARY POLICY IN CONTROLLING INFLATION IN NIGERIA
EFFICIENCY OF MONETARY POLICY IN CONTROLLING INFLATION IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY In Nigeria, the central bank is at the apex of the banking pyramids, applies a variety of policy measure and techniques to control and regulate money and credit in order to attain the desired economic goals […]
THE CONCEPT OF GREEN ACCOUNTING IN NIGERIA
THE CONCEPT OF GREEN ACCOUNTING IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF CHEVRON) ABSTRACT The study examined the concept of green accounting in Nigeria. The specific objectives were to determine the effect of: environmental cost accounting and green management accounting on the financial performance of oil and gas companies in Nigeria. A quantitative technique was adopted, and […]
AN ANALYSIS OF DEVELOPMENTS IN NIGERIAN BALANCE OF PAYMENT
AN ANALYSIS OF DEVELOPMENTS IN NIGERIAN BALANCE OF PAYMENT ABSTRACT This study, an analysis of development in Nigerian balance of payment was carried out to assertion whether Nigeria has been paying her wages internationally to examine the statement with a view to determine what recent developments have taken place in Nigerians foreign trade and […]
TAX PAYERS PERCEPTION ON VALUE ADDED TAX SYSTEM IN NIGERIA
TAX PAYERS PERCEPTION ON VALUE ADDED TAX SYSTEM IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Taxation has long been practice in Nigeria decree No 7 (1986) initially, only men were expected to pay taxes but now all person working and anybody found in the capacity of paying tax obtained to pay […]
EFFECT OF FORENSIC AUDITING ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF QUOTED FOOD AND BEVERAGE FIRMS IN NIGERIA
EFFECT OF FORENSIC AUDITING ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF QUOTED FOOD AND BEVERAGE FIRMS IN NIGERIA ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to determine the effect of Forensic auditing on the financial performance of quoted food and beverage firms in Nigeria for the period of six years ranging from 2010 – 2016. The […]
ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM AND MANAGERIAL DECISION OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES
ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM AND MANAGERIAL DECISION OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Adoption of sound accounting system in addition to good internal control systems in any business, irrespective of its scale, is sine qua. Because of their (SMEs) inability to afford the complexity of a detailed accounting […]
IMPACT OF FORENSIC ACCOUNTING ON THE PROFITABILITY OF QUOTED BANK IN NIGERIA
IMPACT OF FORENSIC ACCOUNTING ON THE PROFITABILITY OF QUOTED BANK IN NIGERIA ABSTRACT The study examined the impact of forensic accounting on the profitability of quoted bank in Nigeria. The data were gathered from sample of Guarantee trust bank and Access Bank Plc’s annual reports and accounts for (12) twelve years (2006-2017). The research […]
AUDITORS’ INDEPENDENCE AND FINANCIAL REPORTING QUALITY
AUDITORS’ INDEPENDENCE AND FINANCIAL REPORTING QUALITY (A CASE STUDY OF LISTED NIGERIAN BANKS) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Changes in the economic environment and growth of corporate structure have brought about the need to separate business ownership from management. In the past, the nature and size of businesses made it possible for owners […]
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT AS A TOOL FOR CUSTOMER RETENTION IN A SERVICE INDUSTRY ( A STUDY OF GTBANK)
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT AS A TOOL FOR CUSTOMER RETENTION IN A SERVICE INDUSTRY ( A STUDY OF GTBANK) Abstract This study delved into the effectiveness of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) strategies in enhancing customer retention rates in the banking sector, with a specific focus on GTBank. A quantitative survey research design was adopted to investigate […]
ACCOUNTING SERVICES AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA
ACCOUNTING SERVICES AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA Abstract This quantitative survey research aimed to investigate the relationship between accounting services and the financial performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was meticulously designed and administered to a sample of 120 respondents, employing a convenient sampling […]