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The Challenges Of Internal Audit Function In The Nigerian Public Sector (A Study Of Kaduna State Ministry Of Finance.)

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 of resources and promoting operational efficiency in organization. The objective of this study has been to evaluate the internal control system in the Nigerian public sectors, to ascertain the non- implementation of routine audit report and the lack of proper ...

The Challenges Of Cost Benefit Analysis, In A Computerized Accounting System (A Case Studyof Coca-Cola Bottling Company Enugu)

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 to coca-cola Bottling Company, Enugu. The objective of the study is to ascertain if the introduction computer system may lead to industrial unrests as workers resists change. Also, the method used in this study is chi-square while the findings in the process of t...

Significance Of External Auditor’s On The Examination Of Financial Statement (A Study Of First Bank Of Nigeria Plc)

This study was to assess the significance external auditor‟s in the examination of financial statement of first Bank of Nigeria Plc., Enugu. The banking sector in Nigeria and elsewhere in recent times have become so diversified, challenging, highly competitive and has been characterized by persistent, fraud, errors and misappropriation of funds in the bank, the impact of which has undoubtedly shaken the whole economy of the nation. For this work to be effectively and efficiently carried out...

Relevance Of Financial Ratio Analysis In The Appraisal Of Small Scale Business (A Case Study Of Selected Small Scale Company In Cross River State)

This research work examined the relevance of financial ratio analysis in the appraisal of small scale business with particular reference to Mr. Biggs fast food in cross river state. The study examined the establishing of the extent to which accounting ratio can be used to interpret accounting records of small scale business, finding and analysing the meaning of financial ratio analysis to the researcher knowledge and understanding of financial statement of the company, to establish the effect...

Management and Control of Inventories (Drugs) in Government Health Institutions (A Case Study of University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital UNTH)

A large proportion of the government health institutions are faced with similar problems. These problems hinder the growth and development of institutions in this country. The problems include: Unsatisfied clients/patients arising from poor qualify drugs.  High rate of obsolescence, wastages and theft of drugs.  Poor quality of inventory control leading to out of stock of essential drugs in the hospital.  INTRODUCTION Inventories occupy the most strategic position in structure of workin...

Inventory Control As An Effective Tool For Cost Control In An Organisation (A Case Study Of Cadbury Nigeria Plc).

The topic of this research work is inventory control as an effective tool for cost control in an organization using Cadbury Nigeria plc as a case study. Inventory control can be defined as the implementation of management’s inventory policies in a manner that assures that the goal of inventory management is met. The management of various companies is faced with the problem of at what level inventory should be held in order to have a healthy operation that is optimal stock level that will mi...

Internal audit as a tool in achieving the organisational objectives' (A case study of Mainstreet Bank of Nigeria Asaba)

Internal audit is a tool, procedure, way to helping organisations achieve their set goals or objectives. The main objective of the study is to examine the effectiveness of internal audit in an organisation. Other objectives of this study are as follows: To show how internal audit assist in management operations.To show how organisational hierarchy has influenced internal audit department.To ascertain how internal audit department is a base to achieving value for money audit INTRODUCTION The...

Evaluation Of Value For Money Audit, As A Tool For Fraud Control In The Public Sector (A Study Of Power Holding Company Of Nigeria Abuja)

The scope of governmental auditing has been widened over the year by the demand for independent verification of information to the extent that it can no longer be limited to the audit of financial operations, but value for money audit which ensures that the activities and programs are carried out at low cost and high standard. Lack of commitment in cost efficiency to the overall achievement of goals by the managers in the public sector brought the need of this research work titled “Evaluati...

Evaluation Of Fraud Control Measures In The Nigerian Banking Sector (A Case Study Of Central Bank Of Nigeria, Kaduna Branch)

The purpose of this topic evaluation of fraud control measures in Nigerian banking sector [a case study of central bank of Nigeria, Kaduna branch] is to aimed at finding practical means of eliminating, reducing the incidence of fraud in our banking industries and researcher used both primary and secondary source. Questionnaire and order interview were administered on a population of 350 person made up of both staff of central bank and management, the findings derives from respondents indicate...

The Effect of Structural Adjustment Programme on Accounting Principles (A Case Study of Central Bank FCT Abuja)

This study aims to find out the objectives which include; i. To find out how adopting a more just and equitable approach to resolving the debt crisis can restore the balance of payment  ii. To find out how to increase the role of socio-economic intervention through governmental control and stabilize the economy by eliminating free market trade through inflationary measures like naira devaluation.  iii. To determine what causes inequality in the distribution of income between the classes of ...

Effects Of Standard Costing On The Profitability Of Manufacturing Companies (A Case Study Of Nigerian Breweries Plc,Ama, Udi Local Government Of Enugu State)

The topic of this research is effects of standard costing on the profitability of a manufacturing company. The purpose of this study was to discover if the application of standard costing techniques have any effect on profitability, to explore the relationship between standard costing and the profitability of manufacturing companies and also to determine whether standard costing techniques and principles are being adopted and practiced in Nigerian manufacturing companies (Nigerian breweries, ...

The Impact Of Information Technology On Financial Reporting On Money Deposit Banks In Nigeria

The study investigated the impact information technology has on the preparation and publishing of financial reports in deposit money banks in Nigeria. It examines whether Information Technology improves the qualities required by the international financial reporting standards on financial reports, and if it affects compliance with required standards as well. The study adopted descriptive research design method with a population of 2,500 accountants and a sample size of 345 which was derived u...

The Impact of Information Communication Technology (ICT) on business Growth strategies of Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs) in the Awutu-Senya East Municipality of Central Region of G

In recent times, the pivotal role played by Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana cannot be overemphasized. They are frequently credited with engineering the socio-economic development through employment creation and poverty alleviation. Hitherto, these enterprises faced avoidable challenges caused by poor information management coupled with non-compliance with information communication technological (ICT) innovations. The general perception is that owners as well as managers of ...

Secretarial Education In Nigerian Secondary Schools: The Challenges And Strategies

As important and indispensable as secretarial education is to national economic development and individuals in the area of employability, job creation, poverty alleviation and for self-reliance, its foundation from secondary schools is fast collapsing.  The enrolment of students into secretarial education programme in Nigerian Secondary Schools is conspicuously very low, and this has negative corresponding effect on students’ enrolment into secretarial education programme in Nigerian Unive...

Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development in Nigeria

The general objective of the study is to analyze and evaluate the rate of poverty in Nigeria. Against this backdrop, the following specific objectives will be address in the study: To identify the factors responsible for poverty in Nigeria To assess how successful the various policies and programmed initiated to reduce poverty in Nigeria. To ascertain the level of whether Nigeria will be able to meet millennium development goals (MDGs) by 2015. To recommend policy response and suggest how to...


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