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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1. Background of the study The subject of transparency and accountability in modern day corporate organizations has continued to receive attention as never before. It has become a subject of discuss and empirical research both in... Continue Reading

The subject of transparency and accountability in modern day corporate organizations has continued to receive attention as never before. It has become a subject of discuss and empirical research both in developed and developing countries of the world simply... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study is motivated by the desire to examine the auditor tenure and auditor independence in Nigeria. In light of the empirical review and other discussions, a number of questions arose as to whether there is positive relationship between audit fee, audit committee and auditor... Continue Reading

THE INFLUENCE OF ACCOUNTANT IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BEST PRACTICE IN GOVERNMENT ORGANISATION A CASE STUDY OF THE OFFICE OF THE ACCOUNTANT GENERAL OF THE FEDERATION CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Corruption and looting of public treasury is a major problem in the public sector accounting. Report from office of statistics... Continue Reading

ENHANCING CORPORATE   ACCOUNTABILITY THROUGH EFFECTIVE AUDIT SYSTEM (A Case Study of Sheffeild Risk Management Limited Owerri Imo State) Abstract Ability to report back the conclusion of an assignment of the progress made so far to the person(s) who delegated the authority to the performer of an assignment, duty or function, has for decades... Continue Reading

v Abstract Ability to report back the conclusion of an assignment of the progress made so far to the person(s) who delegated the authority to the performer of an assignment, duty or function, has for decades eluded this nation both in the private and public responsibilities to be performed and performed and reported back has been carried out as... Continue Reading

v Abstract Ability to report back the conclusion of an assignment of the progress made so far to the person(s) who delegated the authority to the performer of an assignment, duty or function, has for decades eluded this nation both in the private and public responsibilities to be performed and performed and reported back has been carried out as... Continue Reading

(CASE STUDY OF FIVE AUDITING FIRM IN ILORIN METROPOLIS). CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1.           BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The auditing profession performs a role in giving reasonable assurance to the public... Continue Reading

Abstract Ability to report back the conclusion of an assignment of the progress made so far to the person(s) who delegated the authority to the performer of an assignment, duty or function, has for decades eluded this nation both in the private and public responsibilities to be performed and performed and reported back has been carried out as... Continue Reading

Abstract Ability to report back the conclusion of an assignment of the progress made so far to the person(s) who delegated the authority to the performer of an assignment, duty or function, has for decades eluded this nation both in the private and public responsibilities to be performed and performed and reported back has been carried out as... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study is motivated by a desire to examine the auditor independence and bank failure. In light of the empirical review and other discussions, a number of questions arose as to whether there is a significant relationship between auditor independence, audit tenure, audit fee and bank failure. Using... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study is motivated by a desire to examine the relationship between auditor independence and audit quality. A sample of five banks listed in the Nigeria Stock Exchange was selected as the sample size covering the period of 2004 – 2009 financial years. In light of the empirical review... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study examined the relationship between auditor independence, board characteristics and form performance. The study made use of secondary data of thirty four companies obtained from the Nigerian stock exchange. The study found a positive relationship between firm size... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study It has been advocated by auditing scholars that the main aim of an audit assignment is to produce a quality report. The emphasis here is on ‘quality report’, hence, it is presumed that the major role of... Continue Reading

Abstract This study examined the factors influencing auditor independence in Nigeria using qualitative approach. Primary data were employed for the study. A total of 350 copies of questionnaire were personally administered to Chief Accountants/Preparers of Financial Statement, Financial Analysts and Statutory auditors of listed companies in... Continue Reading

INTRODUCTION An examination corporate image management has led to the rise of stakeholder management in a complex market environment in the Nigeria, United States, Europe and Asian regions. Today’s corporations have paid substantial attention to the three key concepts, corporate reputation (CR), corporate image management , and stakeholder... Continue Reading

INTRODUCTION An examination corporate image management has led to the rise of stakeholder management in a complex market environment in the Nigeria, United States, Europe and Asian regions. Today’s corporations have paid substantial attention to the three key concepts, corporate reputation (CR), corporate image management , and stakeholder... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1      Background of the study The Accountability and transparency has been critical issue in financial management of local government. It has been hampering the performances of the council and has been and is still a yet problem... Continue Reading

The effects of accountability and transparency in financial management of Nigerian local government ABSTRACT There has been a persisting challenges of accountability and transparency in local government councils in Nigeria. The objective of this study has been to ascertain whether accountability and transparency has put to check the circumvention... Continue Reading

(A CASE STUDY OF UDI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA) ABSTRACT This study focused on control and accountability in the management of public fund: a tool for business transparency and honesty. Practically, almost all the local government in Nigeria... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1       Background of the Study: Corruption and looting of public treasury was a major problem in the public sector accounting. Report from office of statistics Lagos show that our... Continue Reading

THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ACCOUNTABILITY, PROBITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN THE FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICES ABSTRACT The central idea of this study was to find out the impact of public accountants (including bursars of unity schools) in the implementation of accountability, probity and transparency in the federal civil service,... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The research work (Effective internal control measures as tools for probity, Transparency and accountability in the management of public resources) will identify the problems that lead to frond and mismanagement of public resources in local Government(s) The main objective of this project is to evaluate the role played by the management... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study was carried out with the aim of appraising non-audit services, audit tenure and independence of the auditor in Nigeria. In order to actualize the objectives of the study, various literature and theoretical issues were discussed. The instrument used for... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The 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... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The 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... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Professional independence is a concept fundamental to the accountancy profession. It is essentially an attitude of mind characterized by integrity and objective approach to professional work. The second half of the 20th century according to Baker... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This research work examines auditor’s independence and corporate fraud. The incidence of increasing financial fraud scandal in corporate organization has been a center feature in recent years. This fact, together with the increasing sophistication of fraudsters creates difficult problems for... Continue Reading

A BSTRACT External auditors occupy a unique position in the business community when they perform an audit for clients. The auditors are called upon to attest to financial statements and to safeguard the interest of various parties. However, in recent years the audit practice because of several scandals has been undermined. Although evidence of... Continue Reading

EFFCTIVENESS OF AUDITING AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR (A CASE STUDY OF THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL OF IMO STATE). ABSRACT The study dealt on the effectiveness of auditing and accountability in the public sector. The rapid development of financial management initiative in public sector and financial control has led to the need for... Continue Reading