Accounting Research Papers/Topics

An Analysis Of The Credibility Of An Auditor‟S Report For Commercial Banks In Making Financing And Investing Decisions

ABSTRACT This research was carried out to analyse the credibility of an auditor‟s report for commercial banks in making financing and investing decisions. The usefulness of the audit report for commercial banks in making financing and investing decisions has been called into question after many banks have been issued with unqualified reports, and still went through liquidation some few months later. The main objective of this research was to analyse the usefulness of audit report for Commer...

A Link Between The Regulatory Framework Of Accounting Reporting And The Quality Of Financial Reporting In Zimbabwe Public Sector Case Of Civil Service Commission

ABSTRACT PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: The purpose of this study is to examine the link between the regulatory framework of accounting reporting in Zimbabwe Public sector and the quality of financial reporting. METHODOLOGY: The study used questionnaires to survey 15 staff members of Civil Service Commission .Qualitative and quantitative approach was used to determine the link between the regulatory framework of accounting reporting and the quality of financial reporting. FINDINGS: Results indicate th...

An Assessment Of Product Perfomance Analysis On The Overall Corporate Performance. (A Case Of Delta Corporation Limited)

ABSTRACT The motive of the study was to assess the extent of product performance analysis’s impact on the overall corporate performance of Delta Corporation. The research’s statement of the problem exposed that the decrease in revenue over the past 3 years and growing production costs resulting in poor performance of the corporation is a cause for concern. This prompted for the research in which the study endeavours on how best product performance can be improved at Delta Corporation. Lit...

INVESTIGATION ON REVENUE RECOGNITION AND DEBTORS IMPAIRMENT: A CASE OF TELONE (PVT) LIMITED (2010-2014)

ABSTRACT This project investigates on revenue recognition and debtors impairment at TelOne (Pvt) Limited, the period under review being 2010 to 2014. The research aims to explore on how debtors impairment can be done .The determination of revenue recognition is also investigated upon in this research. This research project highlights briefly on the background of the study, as well as the approach taken by the researcher to address the research problem. The available literature on revenue reco...

Investigating the causes of time budget overruns or delays during internal audit assignments: A case of OK Zimbabwe Limited.

ABSTRACT The purpose of the research was to investigate the causes of time budget overruns during internal audit assignments at OK Zimbabwe Limited. Findings from literature review and data collected from the company indicated that time budget overruns where was as a result of circumstances from both the auditor and the client. The researcher used descriptive (qualitative) research methods in which census sampling method was used. A response rate of 87% percent was obtained and findings from ...

The Impact Of Output Related Incentives On Financial Reporting Quality : A Case Of Bsi Steel Zimbabwe.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Chapter One .................................................................................................................................... 1 1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Background of the study ....................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Statement of the problem ....................

An Analysis Of The Refuse Removal Tariff Setting In Municipalities A Case Of City Of Mutare

ABSTRACT The study sought to analyse the refuse removal tariff setting in Municipalities. In this study the Finance Director, middle management, employees and councillors of Mutare City Council as well as households in the high density suburbs were used as the research subjects. Data collection was mainly by way of 53 questionnaires, 7 scheduled interviews as well as Mutare City Council documentary review. The results showed that residents’ inputs were not crafted into the final budget. The...

Impact Of Credit Control Techniques On Revenue Collection And Financial Performance Of The Firm. A Case Of Nec Agriculture

ABSTRACT This study aims to assess the impact of credit control techniques on revenue collection and financial performance of the firm using NEC Agriculture as the case study. The objectives of the study were to assess the impact of credit control techniques on revenue collection and financial performance, to assess the cost associated with credit control techniques against the revenue collected and also to compare the credit control techniques implemented in other countries or organizations ...

The Impact Of Bookkeeping On The Survival And Growth Of Small And Medium Enterprises A Case Of The Green Market Complex In Mutare, Zimbabwe

ABSTRACT The research was on the impact of bookkeeping on the survival and growth of small and medium enterprises .The study was motivated by the fact that new players enter the field each year and almost the same number leave. A similar trend has been like that from 2010 to 2013 at the Mutare Green Market complex. An in-depth review of the literature related to the aforementioned factors under study was carried out. Qualitative and quantitative research methods were used in gathering informa...

Investigation into the impacts of management’s non-implementation of audit recommendations to risks: case of national social security authority (NSSA)

ABSTRACT The collapse of two local banks namely Capital and Interfin which lead to NSSA losing out significant volumes of money has probed a lot of questions to the entity’s major shareholders. The most frequently asked question was whether management is giving adequate attention to audit recommendations. This initiated the researcher to conduct a research to investigate the impacts of management’s non-implementation of audit recommendations to risks. The study prompted answers on sub-res...

Analysing The Impact Of Capital Structure On Bank’s Financial Performance In Zimbabwe

ABSTRACT This research seeks to examine the impact of capital structure on bank’s financial performance in Zimbabwe. The study employed a sample size of ten banks over the period 2013-2017. In conducting this research, the researcher used a mixed approach that was both qualitative and quantitative. Data was collected through audited financial statements and interviews. Quantitative and qualitative methods of data analysis were used that was descriptive statistics, correlation, regression te...

An Analysis On The Impact Of Cost Cutting On Profitability: A Case Of Freight World

ABSTRACT The practical experience of work related learning motivated this research to be conducted by the researcher after some observations through the period of 2013 at attachment. The main purpose was to analyse the impact of cost cutting on profitability of Freight World. The profits of Freight World continue to fall down even after implementing cost cutting. Freight World has to establish ways and means to revive its current profit levels as they are in danger zone. Literature was revie...

Bridging the funding gap for national aids council

ABSTRACT The research project is about bridging the funding gap for National AIDS Council. The major objective of the study was establishment of the existence of the funding policy if in existence, how it was constituted, frequency of reviews, implementing guidelines and controls in place, its relevance in meeting new and changing needs of the organization. Research data was collected through questionnaires and interviews and was collected from directors, middle management and finance and adm...

ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CUTTING EMPLOYEE RELATED COSTS AS A PERFORMANCE MEASURE. A CASE STUDY OF ALTFIN HOLDINGS LIMITED

ABSTRACT The study sought to assess the effectiveness of cutting employee related costs exercised by Altfin Holdings Ltd.It is aligned with the background that operating costs had been increasing and need arose to reduce costs and still maintain a standing in the insurance industry. The scope of the research is to assess the effectiveness of cutting employee related costs on the viability and sustainability of the organization. A review of literature was carried out in order to establish what...

How Audit Firms can survive in the wake of revenue declines from assurance services. (A case study of BDO Zimbabwe Chartered Accountants)

ABSTRACT This study sought to come up with viable solutions to increase revenue at BDO Zimbabwe. The research was prompted by noted decreases in revenue from audit services at BDO Zimbabwe during the period 2012 to 2015. The research explored literature for enhancing an understanding on the measures accounting firms can adopt in order to increase revenue and foster growth. Relevant information was gathered through the use of questionnaires and interviews directed at 25 respondents at BDO Zimb...


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