Explore Project Topics on: IMPACT OF FINANCIAL LEVERAGE ON PERFORMANCE OF LISTED AGRICULTURAL COMPANIES IN NIGERIA

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1       BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The term leverage is used to represent the proportionate relationship between debt and equity (Pandey, 2010). The concept used to study the effect of various mix of debt and equity on the shareholders return and the risk in the capital structure of a firm is known as leverage (Bhanu,... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE  INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background To The Study The leverage or Capital structure of a firm could be a combination of both debt and equity or by debt, or by equity. Consequently the capital structure of the firm has implications for the shareholders earnings and risk, which also affect the cost of capital and the market value of the firm.... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover page Title page i Declaration ii Dedication iii Certification iv Acknowledgement v Table of contents vi Abstract xi CHAPTER ONE Introduction 1 1.1 Background of the Study 1 1.2 Statement of the Problem 4 1.3 Objectives of the Study 6 1.4 Research Questions 7 1.5 Hypothesis of the Study 7 1.6 Significance of the Study 8 1.7... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Financial leverage decision have been the most significant decisions to be taken by any business organization for maximization of shareholders wealth and sustained growth. The study examines the determinants of financial leverage behaviour in public companies in... Continue Reading

Abstract This study examines corporate strategy and financial performance of financial institutions listed on the Nigeria Stock Exchange. Financial performance is an important concept that relates to the way and manner in which... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT In recent times, interest in corporate governance in the African continent has assumed highest propositions. This is probably due to the great push from the developing countries to the African countries to embrace good governance in order to attract foreign investors and to improve shareholders value. The General objective of the study... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT   This study examines the relationship between corporate governance and financial performance of randomly selected listed banks in Nigeria. 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... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study examines the relationship between corporategovernance and financial performance of randomly selected listed banks in Nigeria. It investigates corporate governance variables and analyses whetherthey impact on firm performance as measured by return on asset (ROA) and profitmargin (PM). Based on the review of existing literature,... Continue Reading

Working capital management entails the relationship between a firm's current assets and its current liabilities and it plays an integral role in financial decision making. It involves the management of the most liquid resources of the firm which includes cash and cash equivalents, Inventories and trade and other receivables. Majority of firms do... Continue Reading

Working capital management entails the relationship between a firm's current assets  and its current liabilities and it plays an integral role in financial decision making. It  involves the management of the most liquid resources of the firm which includes cash and cash equivalents, Inventories and trade and other receivables. Majority of firms... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to bring out issue and concepts of international financial reporting standard (IFRS) in general, its relationship to corporate business with specific reference to Nigeria Brewery Pic, Ibadan. The Objective of the study is to present the benefit of IFRS adoption and the problem of the study is the need for... Continue Reading

The Benefits and Challenges of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Adoption by Listed Companies (A Case Study of Nigeria Breweries Plc, Ibadan). ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to bring out issue and concepts of international financial reporting standard (IFRS) in general, its relationship to corporate business with specific... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1  BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Firms at every stage of growth and development, from concept to maturity need found in order to survive. The aim of every business is to maximize the wealth and welfare of its owners. Without finance, the aim of every business cannot be met. This finance can be said to be the life wire of any... Continue Reading

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND FIRM PERFORMANCE : EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM SELECTED LISTED COMPANIES IN NIGERIA ABSTRACT This study investigates the relationship that exists between corporate governance and firm performance of some selected companies listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. The intent of the study is to determine whether corporate... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study investigates the relationship that exists between corporate governance and firm performance of some selected companies listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. The intent of the study is to determine whether... Continue Reading

INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Firms at every stage of growth and development, from concept to maturity need found in order to survive. The aim of every business is to maximize the wealth and welfare of its owners. Without finance, the aim of every business cannot be met. This finance can be said to be the life wire of any firm without... Continue Reading

INTRODUCTION 1.1  BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Firms at every stage of growth and development, from concept to maturity need found in order to survive. The aim of every business is to maximize the wealth and welfare of its owners. Without finance, the aim of every business cannot be met. This finance can be said to be the life wire of any firm... Continue Reading

Abstract  This study attempts to analyze the impact of capital structure on the financial performance of firms listed on the Namibian Stock Exchange. The numerous capital structure theories and inconclusive empirical evidence on the relationship between capital structure and profitability motivated the researcher to carry out this study. A... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT There exists divergence of opinion in literature on the relationship between capital structure and firms financial performance. This mix of opinions makes the direction of the relationship between debt holders and equity holders to be controversial.... Continue Reading

Abstract There exists divergence of opinion in literature on the relationship between capital structure and firms financial performance. This mix of opinions makes the direction of the relationship between debt holders and equity holders to be controversial. Therefore, this study investigated the impact of capital structure on financial... Continue Reading

Financial distress prospect is a key bother to the executives and different business  partners for quite some time. The impact of financial distress and bankruptcy on firms  is hard to the extent of ignoring it is impossible. Financial distress is not a selective  event it attacks or can happen both too big organizations and small... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study examined the relationship between financial leverage and financing decision. The data used for this study were obtained from the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) between 2005-2010. A sample of 40 companies was used to carry out this study. The ordinary least square... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study examined the effect of board nationality and ethnic diversity on firms’ performance in the Nigeria stock exchange. With the aim of investigating the level of influence ethnic diversity and board nationality would affect firm performance in terms of profitability and growth in a developing economy, the study made use of ROA,... Continue Reading

A BSTRACT There is an increased awareness of the impact of organizational activities on the environment. Companies are facing pressures to demonstrate responsibility towards the environment; in responding to these pressures companies make disclosures on environmental impact of their activities. This studyaimed at using a disclosure index... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT An international wave of mergers and acquisitions has swept the banking industry as boundaries between financial sectors and products have blurred dramatically. There is therefore the need for countries to have sound resilient banking systems with... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT An international wave of mergers and acquisitions has swept the banking industry as boundaries between financial sectors and products have blurred dramatically. There is therefore the need for countries to have sound resilient banking systems with good corporate governance, which will strengthen and upgrade the institution to survive in... Continue Reading

Abstract Tax planning exploits both opportunity and loopholes in government tax policies and often involves the use of legal and professional arrangements, wherein organizations shift the burden of tax within the statutorily required limit, some of the arrangements include altering the information content of the taxable income which may distort... Continue Reading

Abstract This study assessed the impact of ownership structure on voluntary disclosure of information in the Nigerian listed industrial goods companies for the period of ten (10) years 2004 to 2013. Thirteen companies out of twenty three companies were selected based on pre-determined criteria. The data for the study were collected from annual... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  Divided policy is an instrument use by the management of a company to respond the behavioural pattern of the owner of shares i.e shareholder.  While divide is the portion or reaction of company’s profit that is distributed to the shareholders.  There are various method of divided policy depends on the policy of organization... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  Divided policy is an instrument use by the management of a company to respond the behavioural pattern of the owner of shares i.e shareholder.  While divide is the portion or reaction of company’s profit that is distributed to the shareholders.  There are various method of divided policy depends on the policy of organization... Continue Reading