Accounting Research Papers/Topics

Financial Statement A tool For Evaluating Performance Of Companies And Investment Decision

PROPOSAL In today’s economy, information and accountability have assumed a larger rolein our society.As a result the financial statement with an independent audit report areof   vital   services   to   investors,   creditors   and other   participants   in   economicexchange.Financial statements can only be valuable to those who know how to usethem.  As a result of their key role in business, the researcher has been spurredto embark on this work.Financial ratios have been...

Financial statement a tool for evaluating performance of quoted companies and investment decision making ( Stock Broker"s Perspective)

ABSTRACT Financial statement is generally explained as financial information which is the informationrelating to financial position of any firm in a capsule form. Financial  statements are whatthe   potential  and  existing   investors   in   the   global  world   rely   upon  in  taking   investmentdecisions. This research work examined the relevance of financial statements in investmentdecision   making.  The   study made   use  of  primary  data  sourced  ...

Summary of IFRS 8 - Operating Segement

This paper contributes to the discussion on IFRS 8 especially on its applicability within Nigeria business environment. The paper will give a summary of the standard and will critically look at the standard vis-à-vis decision making in an organization. Thereafter, the paper will discuss the reason why users of financial statements may find segment reports useful as required by the standard and then it concludes by analysing the scope of the standard, stating the entities required to prepare...

EFFECT OF INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF PRIVATE SECTOR IN NIGERIA AN EMPIRICAL REVIEW

This study was centered to investigate the effect of internal control systems on the financial performance of listed deposit money banks in Nigeria stock exchange. This study examined whether the internal control systems leads to increase financial performance of the banks. In this study, internal control system is measured by control environment, internal audit functions, risk management control, internal control activities corporate governance and moderating effect of government policy and ...

EFFECTS OF COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING SYSTEM ON BANKING OPERATION IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT The research topic of this study is “The Effect of Computerized Accounting System on the Performance of in Banking Industry – a study of selected banks in Enugu Metropolis. The purpose is to know whether the application of Computerized Accounting System superceeds that of manual Accounting System, and that if computerized Accounting System enhance higher turnover and profitability, and also whether a computerized accounting system is an effective means of keeping accounting recor...

EVALUATION OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM ON PROFITABILITY OF SMEs

TABLE OF CONTENT Title Page Certification  Dedication  Acknowledgement Abstract CHAPTER ONE (1) Introduction Background to the study Statement of the problem Objective of the Study Research question Statement of Hypothesis Significance of the Study Scope of Study Limitation of the Study Definition of Terms CHAPTER TWO (2) 2.0 Literature Review 2.1. Conceptual framework CHAPTER THREE (3):  3.0 Research Methodology 3.1. Introduction 3.2. Research design 3.3. Method of data collection  3.4....

THE ROLE OF AUDITING IN THE CONTROL OF PUBLIC EXPENDITUREERIA NEW

ABSTRACT This research examines the role of auditing in the control of public expenditures in Nigeria, a case study of Ibadan West Local Government Area of Oyo State. The researcher adopted descriptive survey design. The population for the study is the combination of the staff including internal audit department, auditing department making it a total of 40. The research used both primary and secondary source of data. In view of this, four research questions were formulated to operate expected...

Effect of audit report on annual financial reporting quality of organization

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY In the wake of the financial crisis of 2007–2009 and the failure of a number of global corporate entities, investors, analysts and regulators continue to wonder exactly what happened, what could have prevented it, and what measures can be taken to ensure it doesn’t happen again. With companies collapsing on the heels of annual financial reports that sounded no alarm bells for current or potential investors, it’s understandable that th...

IMPACT OF FORENSIC ACCOUNTING ON THE PROFITABILITY OF QUOTED BANK IN NIGERIA

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Business performance has increased over several years in the world and this performance is mainly measured in the terms of profitability. Businesses contain transactions which generate information for better analysis of business performance and forensic accounting is a delivery system for accounting. Banking industry are seen as a driving force for the promotion of large part of the economy (Khan and Jawaid, 2004) and they contribute immensely ...

ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF FORENSIC ACCOUNTING ON PROCUREMENT FRAUD IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT With an upsurge in procurement fraud and other financial crime in the global economy most especially in the Nigeria public sector, forensic accounting has become an emerging topic of great importance for academic, research and industries. Procurement fraud and other public sector financial crimes such as bribery and corruption serve as a bane to economic development of Nigeria that has huge earning from oil. The objective of the study is to examine role of forensic accounting and p...

Internal Auditing As An Effective Tool For Improving Public Sector Performance

ABSTRACT The study used a qualitative approach to assess the effectiveness of internal auditing at the ministry of Education and its agencies. The researchers’ specific objectives were linked to the internal control system, governance structures and risk assessment procedures used within the ministry of education and some selected agencies. Performance of the sewere measured using the principle of the 3Es. With the aid of an interview guide,asemistructuredinterviewwasconductedofwhichwehadt...

THE Impact of Bank Fraud Distress on Banking Performance in Nigeria

ABSTRACT Fraud is an epidemic dimension that has eaten deep into the banking sector as well as the entire economy. Its devastating effect manifests itself in the deteriorating balance sheet of banks as well as in economic backwardness. As a result, measures to eradicate fraud in banking sector become a central focus of the government and the monetary authorities. It was against this backdrop that this study was aimed at providing empirical evidence on the effect of fraud on performance of ba...

THE IMPACT OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION ON DECISION MAKING PROCESS

ABSTRACT Accounting generally involves the process of identifying, measuring, and communicating economic information to permit informed judgements and decisions of users of the information. In other words, accounting is concerned with providing information, which will help decision makers to make decisions. To enhance creditability and utility of the information, the decision making process, established concepts, principles, standard and legal requirements are strictly followed in order to tr...

A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF EXPENDITURE CONTROL METHODS IN GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATELY OWNED HOSPITALS.

ABSTRACT  This  research  work  on  A  Comparative  Study  of  Expenditure  Controls method  in  Government  and  private  Hospitals  is  aimed  at  studying  and analysing  the  different  methods  of  expenditure  control  that  is  being adopted  by  these  hospitals,  their  practical  application  and  their  level  of effectiveness.  It  is  aimed  at  carrying  out  a  comparative  analysis  of  two hospitals.  To  achieve  the  aim...

EFFECT OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED COMPANIES IN RIVER STATE

                                              ABSTRACT The study focuses on the Effect of Management information system and Financial performance of selected companies in river state. The role of Management information system (MIS) in business environment has evolved over time to become an integral part of its business operations in Nigeria. The use of information systems (ISs) has increased in the last 10 years not only by firms, but also by individuals and even govern...


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