EVALUATION OF GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTING SYSTEM IN ANAMBRA STATE: (A CASE STUDY OF MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMIC PLANNING AWKA

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ABSTRACT
This research work – Evaluation of Government Accounting system in Anambra State – “A case study of Ministry of Finance and Economic planning, Awka is divided into five chapters each chapter dealing with a particular aspect or research work.
The overall aim of the study is to find out the functions of various ministries in relation to preparation of government account.
A general review of what government accounting is all about the role of Anambra State Ministry of Finance Awka, towards achieving this objective was evaluated.  The problem hindering efficient performance of the ministry of finance was discussed.  The Audit Personnel role towards achieving or not achieving the objective was also analysed.
The research is hopeful that if the suggested measures are implemented the government accounting system in Anambra State will be solidified thereby enhancing proper accountability.
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page
Approval page
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Table of contents
List of Tables
Abstract

Chapter one
Introduction
1.1Background of the study
1.2Statement of the problems
1.3Objectives of the study
1.4Significance of the study
1.5Scope and limitations of the study
1.6Statement of hypothesis
1.7Definition of Terms
References
Chapter Two
Review of Related Literature
2.1Governmental Accounting Procedure
2.2The Role of Internal Audit Department in the Civil Society
2.3Types of fund kept by government
2.4Purpose of government accounting
2.5Basic concepts of government accounting
2.6The matching concept
2.7Depreciation
2.8Transaction
2.9Tax constraints
2.10Current values
Chapter Three
Research design and methodology
3.1Research method used
3.2Description of respondents
3.3Determination of sample size
3.4Sources of data
3.5Primary source of data
3.6Secondary source of data
3.7Methods of investigation
3.8Distribution of questionnaire
3.9Statistical test used
Chapter Four
4.1Presentation, analysis and interpretation of data
4.2Testing the hypothesis using the chi-square

Chapter five
Summary of findings, conclusions and recommendations.
5.1Summary of Findings
5.2Conclusion
5.3Recommendations
Bibliography
Appendix