Financial Statement Analysis as a Measure of Performance and Efficiency in Banking Sector (A Case Study of First Bank Plc)

TABLE OF CONTENT

Title Page                                                                          i

Certification                                                                       ii

Dedication                                                                         iii

Acknowledgment                                                               iv

Table of Content                                                                v

Proposal                                                                            vii

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 Introduction to the study.                                             1

1.1 Statement of Problems.                                                2

1.2 Research question                                                        3

1.3 Objectives of the Study                                                3

1.4 Research Hypothesis (Ho, Hi)                                     4

1.5 Significance/ Justification of the study                        4

1.6 Scope and limitation of the study                                4

1.7 Definitions of key Terms                                             5

1.8 Plan & organization of the study                                  6

CHAPTER TWO

2.0 Literature Review                                                        7

2.1 Historical background of the study                              8

2.2 Nature of the Financial Statement Analysis                 10

2.3 The principle Tools of Analysis                                   11

2.4 Nature and purpose of financial Ratio                          12

2.5 Users of financial Statement Analysis                          13

2.6 Shareholders investment Ratios                                   20

2.7 Debt and Gearing Ratios                                              22

2.8 Strengths of financial Ratio                                         23

2.9 Weakness of Ratio Analysis                                        24

CHAPTER THREE

3.0 Research methodology                                                 27

3.1 Research Design                                                          28

3.2 Data Collection Method                                               28

3.3 Validity of Ratio Analysis                                           29

3.4 Reliability of a Data                                                     29

3.5 Method of Data Analysis                                             30

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0 Data analysis Presentation                                           31

4.1 Data Presentation                                                         31

4.2 Data Analysis                                                              32

4.3 Findings                                                                       34

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0 Summary Conclusion and Recommendations              36

5.1. Summary                                                                    36

5.2. Conclusion                                                                  37

5.3. Recommendations                                                      38

References                                                                         39

PROPOSAL

SECTION ONE

INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY

The strengthen of any organization can be properly assessed only from it financial position as reflected in the accounting data. The important of corporate financial reporting view of development in the money market and changing capital market cannot be emphasized. Accounting information gives to the situation of business enterprises as well as its profitability. They also review the provides of their insurance have been effectively utilized. The use of information provides virtually of modern society.

1.1           Statement Of Problem 

1.    Ratio of the case study does not have meaning exempt is compared with same standard.

2.    The interpretation of ratio rendered invalided as a result of orange in the value of money.

1.2           Research Question

1.3           OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

1.4           Respect hypothesis (ITOH.)  

1.5           Significance / Justification Of The Study

1.6           Scope And Limitations Of The Study

Definition Of Key Terns