Accounting Research Papers/Topics

THE IMPACT OF FUEL SCARCITY ON NIGERIA ECONOMY(A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU METROPOLIS)

ABSTRACT This research is based on the economic effects of fuel scarcity in Nigeria.  The research was carried out to find out the extent to which the entire population in Enugu metropolis has suffered due to fuel scarcity. The population used for this study is the workers of NNPPC, car owners, businessmen and women and the entire population of Enugu metropolis. The researcher used primary and secondary data which comprised of interviews and questionnaire to get information. From the data an...

Taxation and its effect on the Nigerian economy

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to investigate on taxation and its effects in the Nigeria economy. One of the objective carried out by the researcher was to examine peoples perception on taxation.  Taxation is seen as a tool aimed at improving the performance of the national economy by such means as altering the balance between current consumption and capital investment. It looked at the work of other  authors in order to make the exercise richer. Their different views were seen in diffe...

THE IMPACT OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING REPORT ON THE CORPORATE PERFORMANCE (A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA BREWERIES PLC)

ABSTRACT The research work “The Impact of Financial Accounting Report on the Corporate Performance”, basically aims at how financial accounting reports has helped in advancing the objectives of corporate organizations. In the process, it investigated the effect financial accounting bears on the performance of a business. Furthermore, it sought to ascertain the compliance of relevant statue by corporate organizations and the overall satisfaction on stakeholders in a corporate organizations...

Effect of account receivables on corporate performance of selected quoted food and beverages companies in Nigeria.(studied from 2008-2016)

ABSTRACT: mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Accountreceivable management is an important fact of financial management. Their accurate monitoring and proper management are also important dimensions in organization. This study examines the impact of account receivables management on corporative performance of selected quoted food and beverages manufacturing companies in Nigeria. The variables include, accounts receivable, debt and sales growth. Secondary sources of data were used for the period...

IMPACT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED BANKS IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT This study examines the relationship between corporate governance and financial performance of randomly selected listed banks inNigeria. It investigates corporate governance variables and analyses whether they impact on firm performance as measured by return on asset (ROA) and profit margin (PM). Based on the review of existing literature, four corporate governance variables were selected namely: composition of board member, board size, CEO status and ownership concentration wh...

THE IMPACT OF INTERNAL AUDIT ACTIVITIES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF BANKS IN NIGERIA

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PROSPECTS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF IPSAS ON MINISTRIES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS

INTRODUCTION 1.     Background of the Study Public sector is that sector of the economy established and operated by government and its agencies distinguishable from the private sector and are organized on behalf of the whole citizens while Public sector accounting is the process government agencies and municipalities use to record financial transactions. Mathias, (2004:78). Said, similar to private sector accounting in theory, the focus of public sector accounting is somewhat differen...

Disclosure requirements and quality of financial statement reports of listed oil and gas firms in Nigeria

ABSTRACT   This paper critically investigates the disclosure requirements on financial statement reports of listed oil and gas companies in Nigeria for the period of 2007-2015. The listed Oil and Gas firms are Nine (9) in numbers out of which a sample of Seven (7) were used for the study. Firms disclosure attributes as the independent variable was proxy with firm size , leverage, Institutional ownership, profitability, liquidity and firm growth), While the residuals from the modifie...

Effects of Petroleum Profit Tax on the profitability of listed oil and gas firms in Nigeria

Abstract In recent time, revenue derived from company income tax has been very low probably because of the unwillingness of tax payers to pay tax as and when due probably because of the likely negative impact that tax payment has on profitability. Against this backdrop, this study investigated the relationship between Petroleum profit tax and the profitability of some selected oil and gas companies in Nigeria. For this purpose, secondary data were extracted from the annual reports and accoun...

Factors Responsible For Poor Performance Of Accounting Students Of Business Education In Federal College Of Education (Technical), Asaba

Abstract Several factors are responsible for poor performance of accounting students. This study is aims to measure and study these factors using theories on academic performance. This research work will use a survey method. Questionnaires will be distributed to accounting students in business education in Federal College of Education.  Recommendations will be made to provide possible ways to improve the academic performance of accounting students. http://www.myscope.com.ng/

ACCOUNTING SYSTEM IN SMALL SCALE ORGANIZATION

In running a business whether a small scale or large scale, there has always been a need to achieve the best business decisions by example all available alternative courses of action. All these business decisions are based on records of financial activities which have been undertaken to a considerable extent, to project the future of the business with these records. These serve the purpose of the several parties, e.g. investors, government, general public who may not be involved in the mana...

THE ROLE OF ACCOUNTANT IN SMALL SCALE BUSINESS

INTRODUCTION The purpose of any businessman going into the production of goods and services is to make profit. In other to achieve this ultimate goal therefore, he must be able to put in place qualified financial experts to handle the financial aspect of the organization, besides employing good managers to mange the resources of the organization efficiently and effectively. The task of managing the financial resources of any business, so that profit can be maximized is that of an accountant. ...

THE EVALUATION OF THE ACCOUNTING SYSTEM OF HOTEL INDUSTRIES (A CASE STUDY OF MODOTEL HOTEL ENUGU)

ABSTRACT The need to evaluate the accounting system of the Hotel organization in Nigeria Hence its objective is to find out the adequacy and reliability of how hotel organization operates in accounting system. Meanwhile highlighting the essence of proper utilization of accounting information and communicating accounting information. To accomplish this task, the researcher utilized both primary data collection. The primary data collection includes, internal control questionnaire, oral intervie...

THE EVALUATION OF INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AS A TOOL FOR EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATION PRODUCTIVITY (A STUDY NIGERIA BREWERIES PLC LAGOS)

ABSTRACT This research work on “Evaluation of inventory management as a tool for effective organization productivity” is aimed at discovering and maintains the optimum level of investment in all types of inventories from raw materials and supplies to finished goods. The source of data for this work is the primary and secondary sources. The primary sources are made up of interview, questionnaire and personal observation, while secondary source include the text books, journals and magazines...

THE EVALUATION MANAGEMENT AUDIT AND ITS EFFECT ON ORGANIZATION’S EFFICIENCY (A CASE STUDY THREE SELECTED COMPANY IN ABA).

ABSTRACT This research study attempts to evaluate management audit and its effects on organization’s efficiency. The aim of the study is to ascertain and to find out whether management audit helps in achieving organizational efficiency. Secondly, it is to know how relevant management audit effects organization performance. Lastly, if management audit enhance to a greater. Extent in the organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Questionnaire were administered to various staff of the compa...


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