FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCE OF SMEs IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED SMEs IN EKET LGA)
Background to the study: Small firms play vital roles in the process of industrialization, sustainable economic growth (Ariyo, 2005); encouragement of entrepreneurship, employment generation (Ogujiuba et al, 2004); reduction of poverty and contribution to the Gross Domestic...
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A STUDY ON THE ADOPTION OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION AS THE MAJOR TOOL FOR DECISION MAKING
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Almost every business worked toward achieving its intended, planned, and overall goals. Every company, especially small businesses, strives for efficiency and proper effectiveness, and the quality of accessible accounting information and...
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A SURVEY OF ACCOUNTING SYSTEM IN COMMUNITY BANKING
ABSTRACT: The focus of this study is to examine accounting system in community banking using Ogui Community bank as case study. Survey research design was implored for the study and with the aid of convenient sampling method, the researcher purposively...
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A STUDY ON THE UTILISATION OF ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS TO ENHANCE THE PERFORMANCE OF NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine the utilization of accounting systems for improving the performance of non-profit organizations using selected nonprofit organizations in Enugu State as case study. Specifically, the study aimed at e...
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ACCOUNTING INFORMATION AND ITS ROLE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS ORGANIZATION (A CASE STUDY OF FIRST BANK PLC)
ABSTRACT: This research project aims to investigate the significance of Accounting Information and its role in the management of a business organisation. During the course of this study, particular attention was given to the banking sector. To effectively illustr...
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THE IMPACT OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION ON THE PERFORMANCE OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this research was to investigate the relationship between accounting information and the performance of financial institutions in the contemporary business landscape of Nigeria. The study focused on specific branches of First Bank located...
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AN ASSESSMENT OF THE APPLICATION OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION AND CONCEPTS FOR ORGANIZATIONAL PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING
Abstract: Accounting is a body of knowledge which does not have a gingle definition, vicarious and several actions have come up with different definitions which reflects the period in the evolutionary stages of accounting thoughts during which definitions were made.Thirty q...
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AN ASSESSMENT OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION AND ITS ROLE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ORGANISATION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: In order to make economic decisions, all corporate organizations require information. Information, according to SINHA (2002), is an integrating force that combines organizational resources into a cohesive whole, directed toward the r...
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AN ASSESSMENT OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM AND THE GROWTH OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: The study examined the accounting information system and the growth of small and medium scale enterprises (a study of SME’s in Lagos metropolis). Two theories were used in the study to have a wide scope in the research, namely; the Contingenc...
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A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF THE ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS IN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR ORGANISATIONS (A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIAN BREWERIES PLC 9th MILE CORNER ENUGU AND FEDERAL MINISTRY OF SOLID MINERALS DEVELOPMENT ENUGU)
Background of the study: Accounting is the act of recording, classifying and summarizing in significant manner and in terms of money transactions and events which are Interpreting the result thereof. (AIC PA 1953). But in a general sense. It may be considered as a means by which...
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ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE IN THE PROCESSING OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION
ABSTRACT: The main focus of this study is to assessing the impact of accounting software in the processing of accounting information using selected SME’s in Abuja as case study. The study adopted the survey research design and randomly enrolled participants...
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ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION AS A TOOL FOR MANAGEMENT DECISION
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: The effectiveness of accounting information as a tool for management decision cannot be over emphasized. Accounting keeps the financial score for a business, it call attention to the problem and the opportunities that comfort the enterpri...
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AUDITING AS A TOOL FOR FRAUD RISK ASSESSMENT IN COMMERCIAL BANKS (CASE STUDY OF SELECTED COMMERCIAL BANKS IN ILORIN KWARA STATE)
ABSTRACT: With an upsurge in financial accounting fraud in the current economic scenario experienced, financial accounting fraud detection has become an emerging topic of great importance for academic, research and industries. In this age of high technology, frau...
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THE USE OF ACCOUNTING AS A MANAGEMENT TOOL
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Accounting, unlike the other natural sciences, is not based on fundamental laws or absolute precepts. It has evolved over many years through trial and error, and its continual improvement rests on a basis responsive to the requireme...
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VALUE RELEVANCE OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION OF LISTED INDUSTRIAL GOODS FIRMS IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study: Accounting is regarded as the language of business used by corporate firms in communicating their financial positions to...
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THE ROLE OF ACCOUNTANT IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The concept of Economic Development has to do with innovation and improvement in people's quality of life; it is about a sustained rise in people's standard...
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THE ROLE OF AUDITORS IN A DEPRESSED ECONOMY (A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED BANKS)
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION: In the 60’s especially before the civil war in Nigeria cash crops from Agricultural sectors mining and a few others provide much of the foreign exchange earnings. In this period 70...
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THE INDISPENSABILITY OF ACCOUNTING SYSTEM IN THE CONTROL OF PUBLIC EXPENDITURE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
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THE INFLUENCE OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING REPORTING ON THE MANAGEMENT OF A BUSINESS ORGANIZATION
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background Of The Study: According to Ogunjimi in Ejiofor (2008:2) the running of any business is based principally on financial functions and hence w...
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THE IMPACT OF THE ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING STANDARD (IPSAS) ON THE QUALITY OF PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: The rate of change affecting the world of public sector managers show no sign of slowing down especially with apparent...
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THE IMPACTS OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION ON NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IN OSOGBO (A CASE STUDY OF UNION BAPTIST CHURCH, OSOGBO, OSUN STATE)
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION: The applications of Accounting Information have contributed to the growth and development of every business entity. Non-profit making organization on the other hand has immensely benefit...
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THE IMPACTS OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION ON NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IN OSOGBO (A CASE STUDY OF UNION BAPTIST CHURCH, OSOGBO, OSUN STATE)
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION: The applications of Accounting Information have contributed to the growth and development of every business entity. Non-profit making organization on the other hand has immensely benefit...
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THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION ON NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS (A CASE STUDY OF GRACE OF GOD MISSION AWKUNANAW, ENUGU STATE)
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
The applications of Accounting Information have contributed to the growth and development of every business entity. Non-profit making organization on the other hand has immensely...
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THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCOUNTING CONCEPTS AND CONVENTIONS IN FINANCIAL STATEMENT PREPARATION
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Every single commercial organisation, regardless of whether it operates in the public or private sphere, was founded with the...
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THE IMPACT OF INTERNAL AUDITING ON THE PROFITABILITY OF MONEY DEPOSIT BANK
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study: Taking a deep retrospect, internal audit has served as a simple administrative procedure comprised mainly of checking documents, counting assets, and reporting to Board of Dire...
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THE IMPACT OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL STANDARDS (IFRS) ON THE QUALITY OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: This study sets out to examine whether the impact of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in Nigeria has improv...
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THE IMPACT OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION ON THE PERFORMANCE OF NON PROFIT MAKING ORGANIZATIONS IN OSOGBO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: The word non-profit making organizations explained that the organizations are not established for the purpose of making profi...
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THE IMPACT OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING ON CORPORATE PERFORMANCE OF BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS IN NIGERIA
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THE EFFECT OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM (AIS) ON ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY OF FIRM
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The emerging global economic scenario characterized by advancement in information technology, rapid changes in production pro...
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THE IMPACT OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES ON SME PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Purpose Statement
This quantitative survey-based study aims to examine the effect of financial management best practices on the performance...
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IMPROVING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ACCOUNTING SYSTEM IN EDUCATION SECTOR
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF STUDY: Accounting aims, as an information system, to provide various users with different forms of useful information to meet their vari...
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ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM AS A MEANS OF ENHANCING FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF TRANSPORT COMPANY (A CASE STUDY OF THE NIGERIAN RAILWAY CORPORATION ENUGU)
ABSTRACT
Accounting information system in a transport organization has been a great problem to the third world countries in general, which Nigeria as a country has its own share. This research work, “Accounting information system in a transport organization, suggests ways of minim...
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ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING STANDARDS IN FINANCIAL REP ORTING BY ACCOUNT OFFICERS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTION SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA
Background to the Study
The low level of accountability and transparency in financial reporting and management in the public sector in Nigeria engenders a high level of corruption. The public sector in Nigeria has suffered setbacks largely due to ineffective and inefficient management a...
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EFFECT OF PUBLISHED FINANCIAL STATEMENT ON SHAREHOLDER INVESTMENT DECISION
1.1BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Each person like every business requires some measures of both financial position and financial performance in assessing his financial conditions. The financial position depicts one’s wealth at ascertain point in time while one’s financial performa...
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