ABSTRACT The issue of trade transparency has been and is still at the centre of a heated debate among the stake holders of different security markets. The proponents of increased trade transparency argue that it improves on the internal efficiency of a market, whereas opponents of increased transparency argue that it has a detrimental effect on the internal efficiency of a market. This study empirically examined this topic using transaction data from the Nairobi stock exchange before and aft...
TABLE OF CONTENTS DEDICATION .................................................................................................................... i ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ..................................................................................................... ii LIST OF TABLES ................................................................................................... iii LIST OF. FIGURES ...............................................................................................
ABSTRACT The study was untaken with the aim of establishing the relationship between internal audit and fraud detection in government agencies. The objectives of the study were to establish the nature of the internal audit function, to establish the level of fraud detection and to find out the relationship between the nature of the internal audit function and the level of fraud detection in government. The study was carried out in national agricultural research organization the methodology o...
ABSTRACT this study was based on computerized accounting and financial reporting at Stanbic Bank, irden City Branch. The objectives of the study were; to determine the uses of a computerized counting information system, to find out the pros and cons of computerized accounting to tancial institutions, and to establish the qualities of financial reports generated by computerized counting system. The researcher used qualitative and quantitative research designs with a mple of size 15 respondent...
ABSTRACT The study was carried out on financial management practices and profitability of small and medium enterprises in Kampala district; a case study of Barak Bakery. The objectives of the study were to establish contributions of financial planning and control on profitability of Barak Bakery in Kampala District; to identifY the financial management practice; to identifY the relationship between financial management and profitability of SME and to examine how the working capital managemen...
ABSTRACT This study was conducted in Namuwongo Market Kampala. The objective of the study was to assess the effect of taxation on small scale businesses. The research adopted the quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection among the study population consisting of a adolescents and adults between 18-45 above years old. The research instruments used have been questionnaires, interview, observation and report documentation containing records of tax authorities within Namuwongo ma...
ABSTRACT The pmpose of the study was to investigate the influence that corporate governance has on organizational performance in Stanbic Bank. The study was guided by the following specific objectives; effect of transparency on organizational performance; contribution of accountability on organizational performance; and effect of board composition on organizational performance at SBUL. The study adopted a case study design and a sample size of 97 respondents comprising staff was selected usi...
The research study was set to explore the impact of credit risk management on the performance of cornrnercial banks in Uganda: A case study of Bank of Africa Uganda. The study was set to establish the Loaning procedure used by banks, credit risk management, credit risk assessment in the bank and impact of credit risk management on the performance of commercial banks. Primary data has been collected using questionnaires, interview guide, key informant interviews, focus group discussions and se...
ABSTRACT The study was aimed at assessing the strategic influence of core values on Multinational Corporations' Competitiveness. Using Zain Uganda as a case study, the research identified the core values adopted by the case study organization, the parties that introduced the core values, those who practice the core values and the role the core values plays in relation to the organizations competitiveness. The findings reveal that core values do play a role in the competitiveness of the organi...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Page Declaration ................................................................................ . Approval.................................................................................... 11 Dedication.................................................................................. 111 Acknowledgement........................................................................ iv Table of contents........................................................................
The concept of corporate responsibility helps a firm look at the different needs of the society in which it operates in and designs a strategv of giving a helping hand. Part of the responsibility of the firm is to set aside some of its profits to facilitate this initiative. From the organization point ofview this concept plays a major roles in that it helps The organization create a positive image to the societv, it also put the firm at a competitive lead against other organization the same...
The announcement ofthe presidential election results' in 30th December 2007 led to an escalation of posts in various parts of Kenya. The post election violence experienced in Kenya since 30th December 2007 has resulted in a number of deaths and displacement of people from their homes in various parts of the country. Various sectors ofthe Kenyan society have been affected. This paper examines the effects of the post election crisis on education in Kenya with reference to the learners, teachers...
This is a research report on the effects of budgetary controls in a "not for profit" organisation called AAU. It is a study on budgetary control as a financial tool in guiding the making of optimal financial decisions to attain high-level performance. It was carried out to investigate on budgetary practices (budgetary controls) in AAU, to evaluate the performance of the organisation and whether there was a relationship between these controls and the organisation performance of AAU. To achieve...
ABSTRACf A key indicator of financial performance and efficiency is the spread between the lending and deposit rate. If this spread is large, it works as an impediment to the expansion and development of financial intermediation. This is because it discourages potential savers due to low returns on deposits and thus limits fmancing for potential borrowers. This has the economy wide effect of reducing feasible investment opportunities and thus limiting future growth potential. It has been obs...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is aimed at finding out how microfinance institutions lead to the economic development of street vendors in Kampala district. The study analyzed the level of street vendors' business participation in micro finance activities and it critically shows the role of micro finance institutions in economic development of businesses. The researcher used a cross sectional design in finding out the level of street vendors participation in micro finance activities and ...