Accounting Research Papers/Topics

IMPACT OF IFRS ADOPTION ON NIGERIAN ACCOUNTING SYSTEM

ABSTRACTThis investigation is outlined to evaluate the impact of IFRS adoption on the Nigeria accounting system as the country joins the rest of the world in embracing the application of IFRS in fiscal (l.e financial) reporting.It examined the origin of IFRS to be able to understand what the whole idea is all about, it looked at the standard setting body, the process before a standard is promulgated as well as the body charged with the responsibility of interpreting the standards in the event...

PROJECT PROPOSAL ON EFFECT OF AUDITORS' REMUNERATION ON AUDIT QUALITY

     TABLE OF CONTENT Table of content Certification Dedication Acknowledgement Abstract CHAPTER ONE Introduction Background of the study Statement of research problem Objectives of the study Statement of research questions Research hypothesis Scope of the study Significance of the study Limitations of the study Definition of terms CHAPTER TWO Conceptual framework Concept of audit quality Concept of audit remuneration Concept of audit tenure Auditor’s independence and audit quality Au...

Effect Of Fraud Control Measures in Banking Sector

 ABSTRACT The purpose of this topic the effect of fraud control measures on financial reporting in the banking industry[a case study of first bank of Maiduguri main branch] is aimed at finding practical means of eliminating and reducing the misstatement and misrepresentation of financial reporting in banking industries and the researcher used both primary and secondary source. Questionnaire and other interview were administered on a population of 140 persons made up of both staff of the ba...

The Significant Relationship Between Treasury Single Account (TSA) and Bank Liquidity Management

ABSTRACT Introduction of Treasury Single Account is as a result of numerous corrupt practices that exist in the country’s public accounting system, lack of transparency and accountability. The paper assesses the significant relationship between Treasury Single Account and bank liquidity management and also the economy of Nigeria. Questionnaires were administered to the staff of three selected banks with a population size of 32 sum from these banks. The correlation co-efficient was employed...

Forensic accountant skills and ethics on fraud prevention in the Nigerian public sector

Abstract The study investigates the required skills and ethics of the forensic accountant in preventing fraudulent practices in the Nigerian public sector. The primary source of data was utilized for data collection. Using the simple random sampling (SRS), a total of 300 questionnaires were administered; 163 were retrieved. The data obtained was analyzed using SmartPLS - for measurement and structural model. One of the major findings revealed that skills requirement was significant predator ...

The Development of Cost and Management Accounting - A Historical Perspective

Abstract The aim of this paper is to describe the historical origin and development of cost and management accounting. This study has successfully linked the modern management accounting systems to the past to ensure a better understanding. It was gathered that the existence of cost accounting as one of the oldest managerial tools dates back to the ancient times. The formal beginning of cost and management accounting is ascribed to the industrial revolution of the nineteenth century which was...

Luca Pacioli's Double-Entry System of Accounting - A Critique

Abstract What we know today as double entry bookkeeping is traceable to a man called Luca Pacioli, the author of the world’s first printed book-keeping treatise. As the origin of all subsequent book-keeping treatises throughout Europe, Luca Pacioli’s book-keeping tract is not only the source of modern accounting, but also ensured that the medieval Venetian method itself survived into our times. However, this study is aimed at critically examining the emergence of the double entry syst...

The Impact of Transfer Pricing on Financial Reporting - A Nigerian Study

Abstract The issue of transfer pricing arises where companies are divisionalised and have responsibility centres operating as strategic business units. This kind of situation is associated with the challenge of determining suitable prices for intra-group transactions. The transfer pricing problem becomes even more critical where a company has subsidiaries spread around the world especially in countries that have varying tax rates. Under this situation, it is common for multinational compa...

The Relevance of International Financial Reporting Standards on the Quality of Financial Reporting in Nigeria

` ABSTRACT The aim of the study was to establish a relationship between the International Financial Reporting Standards and the quality of financial Reporting. The data required for this research work was basically the primary data, which was obtained through the use of questionnaire. Therefore, the research design used for this research work was the sample survey design. The population of this study was made up of the staff of the selected banks which was made up of male and female respo...

Cashflow Statement as a Means of Performance Evaluation

ABSTRACT This study sought to evaluate cash flow statement as a means of performance evaluation in manufacturing industries. A lucid but explanatory introduction of the subject was given, highlighting the objectives of the study which are; to determine whether there is correlation between cash outflow and inflow and also to ascertain if profit varies directly with cash flow (cash inflow, cash outflow). The introduction precludes a review of the related literatures. The research methodology as...

E-BANKING AS A STRATEGY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN A DEMOCRATIC ECONOMY THE CASE OF NIGERIA

The world is faced with challenges in all three dimensions of sustainable development—economic, social and environmental. More than 1 billion people are still living in extreme poverty and income inequality within and among many countries have been rising. In Nigeria, many E-banking services have been introduced in a bid to enhance the economy’s financial activities.The aim of this study is to identify the E-banking services that contribute towards sustainable development in Nigeria. The...

Impact of E– Taxation on Nigeria’s Revenue and Economic Growth: A Pre – Post Analysis

Abstract  This study examined the impact of E-Taxation on Nigeria’s revenue and economic growth. Given that the purpose of introducing electronic tax system is to improve revenue collection which will in turn improve the country’s economic growth, the study empirically examined how the implementation of E-taxation in 2015 has affected Tax Revenue, Federally Collected Revenue and Tax-to-GDP ratio. The study made use of secondary data sourced from Federal Inland Revenue Service, and Centr...

Auditor’s Report and Investment Decisions in Nigeria: The Standpoint of Accounting Academics

Abstract Audit reports provide information and serve as a communication link between the auditor and financial statements users. Investors in emerging markets are demanding a more comprehensive audit report to enhance their decision making process. It is widely believed that auditors are guilty for business failures that affect the going concern of companies. There is a need for more detailed and certified information from an external entity which is the external auditor. This study evaluated...

Impact of Public Sector Auditing in Promoting Accountability And Trasparency in Nigeria

Accountability and Transparency has over the years been recognized as instruments of reduction of corruption at all levels of public sector. A lack of transparency and accountability in the public sector presents a major risk to the efficiency of the capital markets, financial stability, long term economic sustainability, economic growth and development. Unfortunately, the issue of accountability is a basic and fundamental problem in our country Nigeria. This is as a result of the high rate o...

AUDITING AS AN INSTRUMENT FOR ENSURING ACCOUNTABILITY (A case study of West African Ceramics LTD. Ajaokuta).

Abstract Auditing is continually changing and developing to meet the needs of the business environment it serves. The role of auditing towards ensuring accountability have attracted comments which has always not been good news for the auditing profession, but does indicate a heightened awareness in the society of potential importance of what auditors do.  The objective of this research work is:(a) To determine how auditing enhance the effectiveness of organisation, (b) To examine the relatio...


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