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(A STUDY OF ENUGU SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL) ABSTRACT The study examines the effect of forensic accounting as a tool for fraud detection and prevention in an organization. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between fraud detection, prevention and forensic... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study examines forensic accounting as a tool for fraud detection and prevention in the Public Sector. In conducting the study, hypotheses were stated and questionnaires were drawn in line with the hypotheses for testing.  The study utilized primary source of data collection. A total of 132 questionnaires were retrieved from staff of... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study examines forensic accounting as a tool for fraud detection and prevention in the Public Sector. In conducting the study, hypotheses were stated and questionnaires were drawn in line with the hypotheses for testing. The study utilized primary source of data collection. A total of 132 questionnaires were retrieved from staff of... Continue Reading

  CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The incidence of fraud and misappropriation of funds in recent time poses a threat to auditing as a branch of accounting profession because of its perennial nature. This has resulted to questions as to whether auditing actually play any significant role towards the attainment of... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The incidence of fraud and misappropriation of funds in recent time poses a threat to auditing as a branch of accounting profession because of its perennial nature. This has resulted to questions as to whether auditing actually play any significant role towards the attainment of accountability and prevention of fraud especially that which... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The incidence of fraud and misappropriation of funds in recent time poses a threat to auditing as a branch of accounting profession because of its perennial nature. This has resulted to questions as to whether auditing actually play any significant role towards the attainment of accountability and prevention of fraud especially that which... Continue Reading

The general objective of this study is to inculcate the knowledge of forensic auditing in preventing and detecting corporate fraud in Nigeria. Though the main objective of forensic auditing will vary according to the purpose of hiring individual or entity, the essence of this study is to employ the new knowledge to uncover fraud, crimes and... Continue Reading

The general objective of this study is to inculcate the knowledge of forensic auditing in preventing and detecting corporate fraud in Nigeria. Though the main objective of forensic auditing will vary according to the purpose of hiring individual or entity, the essence of this study is to employ the new knowledge to uncover fraud, crimes and... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Fraudulent practices in Nigerian Deposit Money Banks (DMBS)  have led to increased losses and collapse of deposit banks, hence the need to use digital forensics services to detect and prevent such fraudulent activities. The banking industry is a very important institution with many internal controls in order to overcome the fraudulent... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Fraudulent practices in Nigerian Deposit Money Banks (DMBS)  have led to increased losses and collapse of deposit banks, hence the need to use digital forensics services to detect and prevent such fraudulent activities. The banking industry is a very important institution with many internal controls in order to overcome the fraudulent... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study investigated the effects of forensic accounting in fraud detection.  Data was collected from the staff of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) with the aid of questionnaire as the research instrument. Convenience sampling methods was applied to select 53 respondents from the population of the students on which... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study The issue of employee and management fraud, money laundering and other financial crimes in business and government organisations has made the application and practice of forensic accounting a necessity and mandatory.... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The driving force of any developing economy is the public and the private sector which are considered the two most important and vital sector in developing any economy. These two sectors of the economy though similar in most... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT With an upsurge in procurement fraud and other financial crime in the global economy most especially in the Nigeria public sector, forensic accounting has become an emerging topic of great importance for academic, research and industries. Procurement fraud and other public sector financial crimes such as bribery and corruption serve as a... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT With an upsurge in procurement fraud and other financial crime in the global economy most especially in the Nigeria public sector, forensic accounting has become an emerging topic of great importance for academic, research and industries. Procurement fraud and other public sector financial crimes such as bribery and corruption serve as a... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  With an upsurge in financial accounting fraud in the global economy, forensic accounting has become an emerging topic of great importance for academics and industries. The study was conducted to determine and examine the fraud management and Forensic Accounting: its benefits, challenges and prospects in first bank of Nigeria plc.  The... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  With an upsurge in financial accounting fraud in the global economy, forensic accounting has become an emerging topic of great importance for academics and industries. The study was conducted to determine and examine the fraud management and Forensic Accounting: its benefits, challenges and prospects in first bank of Nigeria plc.  The... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Government parastatals are those institutions established by government to provide essential goods/services to the people at affordable prices. The government at various levels invests billions of Naira in parastatals for the interest of tile citizens. These institutions can only meet tile... Continue Reading

Abstract This research work examines the role of the forensic accountant in fraud detection in Nigeria. Forensic accountant plays a significant role in the Nigeria organizations whereby he investigates with the use of technological equipment in its assignment. The researcher employs primary... Continue Reading

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS From the analysis in chapter four, the following findings were derived, and these include; Automated forensic auditing has significance relationship with fraud control as it helps in the detection and prevention of fraud. There are methods adopted to adequately train forensic auditors which can be useful in investigating fraud.... Continue Reading

Abstract The study sought to evaluate the impact of periodically engaging forensic auditors to verify related party transactions in Zimbabwean banks, focusing on financial institutions listed on the ZSE. The study was motivated by the prevalence of bank failures that have been experienced in Zimbabwe between 2009 and 2013, where two banks were... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The topic “Automated forensic auditing and fraud control in Nigeria” is a critical concept in modern days accounting, and our country Nigeria is not left out in its practice. This research aims at pointing out the rationale behind fraudulent practices as well as examining the role of automated forensic auditing on fraud control. A... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The topic “Automated forensic auditing and fraud control in Nigeria” is a critical concept in modern days accounting, and our country Nigeria is not left out in its practice. This research aims at pointing out the rationale behind fraudulent practices as well as examining the role of automated forensic auditing on fraud control. A... Continue Reading

  CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The growing demand for forensic accounting is a known characteristic of most companies in the world. Forensic accounting arises from the effect and cause of fraud and technical error made by human. Forensic accounting is quite new in Nigeria as... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The focal point of this work is on how forensic accounting could aid fraud detection and prevention when incorporated into the mainstream of Nigeria business environment. Review of relevant literature were carried out in order to gain deeper insight and understanding of the subject... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT        This study investigated the impact of forensic accounting on the quality of financial statements. Our specific objectives were to determine whether forensic accounting improves the relevance of financial statements, examine whether forensic accounting improves faithfulness... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The focal point of this work is on how forensic accounting could aid fraud detection and prevention when incorporated into the mainstream of Nigeria business environment. Review of relevant literature were carried out in order to gain deeper insight and understanding of the subject... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY In today’s increasing complex business environment, companies face numerous challenges and risks that are difficult for them to deal with. The threats are worsen by globalization and the advent of modern information technology that... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The need for an efficient and prudent banking industry for banking transactions in this country need not be over emphasized it is an accepted fact that majority of the populace of this country have this attitude of getting rich quick without really working very hard for it one their dream ways of achieving this lack luster dream is... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  The need for an efficient and prudent banking industry for banking transactions in this country need not be over emphasized it is an accepted fact that majority of the populace of this country have this attitude of getting rich quick without really working very hard for it one their dream ways of achieving this lack luster dream is... Continue Reading