Research Papers/Topics in Accounting and Management Finance

MERGER AND ACQUISITION IN CORPORATE PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA BANKING INDUSTRY

abstract mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin">Simply put when organizations have no chance of survival they give themselves a last chance by merging or by being acquired, though the ultimate goal of every businesses in today’s world is to grow or be face with liquidation. mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin">In any developed countries like Nigeria, the ability of banking industry to play its significantrole has periodically bee...

Determinants Of Transparency In Corporate Financial Reporting In Nigeria

ABSTRACTThe Research examines the determinants of transparency in corporate financial reporting in Nigeria. Given that the problem of obscure management  practices and financial scandals of firms in the manufacturing sector quoted in the Nigerian stock exchange formed the basis of this study, variables from management area and finance area of these firms are selected and their effect on the corporate transparency of the firm is examined. Board size and the number of years of existence of the...

The impact of cooperatives societies in promoting members' self reliance through small scale enterprises

we really want to know if there is impact of cooperatives societies to their members self reliance through small scale enterprise

Impact of Credit and Financial Services in Transport Management in Nigeria

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1    Background to the Study The administration of urban transportation in Nigeria follows the structure of government administration, that is, the three-tier form (Oni et al, 2006). This system manifested in form of serious expectation gap between citizen minimum expectation and the actual road construction delivery. In 1998, Nigeria needed N300bn to fix dilapidated roads and N54bn subsequently every year for maintenance and rehabilitation (National Pol...

Profitability levels in century bottling company

ABSTACT This study was based on the relationship between innovation and profitability levels of industries using century bottling company as a case study. The objectives of the study were; to establish innovation taking place in Century Bottling Company, to find out challenges affecting innovation in century bottling company and to find out whether there is a relationship between innovation and profitability levels in century bottling company. The research provided back ground of the study ...

The Influence Of Venture Capital Financing On Efficiency On Small And Medium Scale Enterprises In Benue State Nigeria

ABSTRACT The failure of previous financial policies of governments to achieve desirable economic growth was a concern that demands restructuring of the system, especially in the glare of an ailing economy. The introduction of the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) in 1986 and the privatization programme in 1989 were in response to failed institutional measures to promote and galvanize the small and medium scale enterprises(SME) sector over a long period of time (Rwigema and Venter, 2004). ...

EFFECT OF INVENTORY MANAGEMENT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN NIGERIA

Abstract Inventory management is the most important part of any business especially for manufacturing companies. This research work reports the findings on inventory management and its impact on Nigerian Breweries Aba. It specifically examined the relationship between inventory management and company’s performance.Record analysis of relevant data was obtained from the company’s annual report and journals from 2010 to 2014.The relationship between the inventory management and company...

THE ROLE OF FORENSIC ACCOUNTING IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES:

ABSTRACT The study investigated the Role of Forensic Accounting in the Development of Nigeria Business Enterprises. The major objectives of the study are to find out how the knowledge of forensic accounting can reduce corporate fraud and mismanagement, to ascertain if forensic accounting can promote responsible corporate governance and to determine if forensic accounting can provide an objective valuation of claims. To achieve the objectives of the study, survey research design was adopte...

A REVIEW OF THE ACCOUNTING PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MEASUREMENT OF PROFIT IN A DIVISIONALISED ORGANIZATION (A CASE STUDY OF LEVENTIS STORE NIGERIA PLC)

This project work examines “A review of the accounting problems associated with the measurement of profit in a divisionalized organization”. It also examines profit as a measurement of performance, type of profit in a divisionalized organization and the other alternative ways of measuring performance, suggested solution was also made, that will help to reduce the accounting problems associated with the measurement of profit. The research method used for the data collection was the primary...

THE IMPACT OF THE NIGERIAN STOCK MARKET ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INDUSTRIAL SECTOR IN NIGERIA BETWEEN (2002 – 2012)

 ABSTRACT The paper examines the nature of relationship existing between stock market development and the level of investment growth in Nigeria. Secondary data collected from secondary sources, with the use of CBN Statistical bulletin of various years (2002 – 2012). The data collected was analysed with the use of regression statistical method. The study shows that there exist positive relationship between stock market and growth in investment in Nigeria. The study recommends that polices w...

THE ROLE OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM IN A SUPERMARKET (A CASE STUDY OF JULI PHARMACY ADO-EKITI)

 ABSTRACT  Effective application of Accounting information procedure is sine-qua-non to the success of any organisation. It determines the basis for continuity and enhance general growth of the organisation.  This research work focused on the extent to which accounting information system can be used in supermarket using Juli Pharmaceutical Nigeria Ltd, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State as a case study.  This research study examined the effective role of Accounting procedure on a supermarket and in b...

PROFITABILITY AS A TOOL FOR PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL OF AN ORGANIZATION. (A CASE STUDY OF TANTALIZERS PLC ADO - EKITI BRANCH)

 ABSTRACT This study was undertaken to find out the relevance of profitability to business performance and also to provide means by which profit can be maximized. It investigated the techniques put in place by an organization to maximize profit and recommended ways by which improvement could be made. A sample of thirty personnel were drawn from the population for field survey. Data collected from respondents through questionnaires, observation and interview were analyzed using applicable sta...

AN EVALUATION OF THE NEED FOR ACCOUNTING RECORD IN A SMALL SCALE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IN NIGERIA (A CASE OF STUDY EMAZ SUPERMARKET, SITUATED AT NO 106 OBA ADESIDA, ROAD AKURE)

 ABSTRACT This project work is objectively designed to reflect the roles of small scale business to the growth and the development of the economy with a specific focus on Emaz Supermarket. The topic was chosen Evaluation of the need for accounting record in a small scale business enterprise in Nigeria. As regards to the instrument use in the study. The common instrument use in questionnaire. Thirty questionnaires were distributed. Primary and secondary dates were used in getting the necessar...

FINANCIAL STRATEGY AS SUPPORT DETERMINANT FOR THE AVOIDANCE AND RESOLUTION OF DISTRESS IN THE NIGERIAN BANKING INDUSTRY

 ABSTRACT The banking sector is the bedrock of the Nigerian economy, and this industry is known to have contributed in no small measure to the development of the economy. This industry is the enabling hub of national and global payment systems, which facilitates trade transactions within and amongst numerous national, regional and international economic units and by so doing; it enhances commerce, industry and exchange. In performing these various functions in the enabling environment provid...

Does Finance Benefit Society?

 Abstract  Academics’ view of the benefits of finance vastly exceeds societal perception. This dissonance is at least partly explained by an under-appreciation by academia of how, without proper rules, finance can easily degenerate into a rent-seeking activity. I outline what finance academics can do, from a research point of view and from an educational point of view, to promote good finance and minimize the bad.  * Prepared for the 2015 AFA Presidential Address. While a consultant to t...


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