Explore Project Topics on: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND AUDIT QUALITY IN THE INSURANCE SECTOR IN NIGERIA

CHAPTER ONE INTRODCUTION 1.1 Background to the study The modern business environment poses a number of challenges that require sounddecisionmaking and appropriate corporate governance practices. According to Edwards & Clough (2005)recent failures... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study is focused on the examination of corporate governance and audit quality in insurance companies using a secondary data from 2011-2015 of 19 selected firm. The objectives are to examine the relationship between board size, board independence, board... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study is motivated by a desire to examine the corporate governance and audit quality in Nigeria quoted companies. In light of the empirical review and other discussions, a number of questions arose as to whether there is positive relationship between board size,... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study was motivated by a desire to examine the relationship between corporate governance and audit quality. A sample of five banks listed in the Nigeria Stock Exchange was selected as the sample size covering the period of 2006 – 2010 financial years. In light... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study is motivated by a desire to examine the corporate governance and audit report lag. In light of the empirical review and other discussions, a number of questions arose as to whether there is positive relationship between corporate governance and audit report lag. Using the... Continue Reading

Corporate governance reflects the interaction among all stockholders, which provides resources to the company and contribute to its performance such as shareholders, employees, creditors, long-term suppliers and subcontractors. This study had the following objectives: to assess the relationship between board composition and the performance of the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study examines the role played by NAICOM in the institution of good corporate governance culture in the Nigerian insurance industry. This was done by determining how successful the NAICOM, as the insurance industry regulator, has been in instilling a sound corporate governance culture in the industry. The Nigerian insurance industry... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study examines the role played by NAICOM in the institution of good corporate governance culture in the Nigerian insurance industry. This was done by determining how successful the NAICOM, as the insurance industry regulator, has been in instilling a sound corporate governance culture in the industry. The Nigerian insurance industry... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY This issue of corporate governance mechanisms and earnings management has received considerable attention in recent years from academics, market participants and regulation. It continues to receive... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study is motivated by a desire to examine corporate governance indicators and firm values in the Nigerian banking sector. In light of the empirical review and other discussions, a number of questions arose as to whether board size have significant impact on... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study is set to examine the impact that corporate governance characteristics (board size, board composition and audit committee independence) have on performance of Nigerian banks. Using the Ordinary Least Square (OLS) regression technique to analyze the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study is motivated by a desire to examine IFRS Adoption: The Role of Network Effect and Legal System. In light of the empirical review and other discussions, a number of questions arose as to whether there is relationship between adoption of IFRS and network... 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 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

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND EARNINGS MANAGEMENT: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIA BANKING SECTOR ABSTRACT This study is motivated by a desire to examine earnings management and corporate governance in the banking sector. In light of the empirical review and other discussions, a number of questions arose as to whether there is relationship between... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study The Banking industry plays a vital role in the growth and development of any economy. The soundness or health of the Banking sector of a nation determines the health or well-being of the nation (Osaze, 2000).... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study The Banking industry plays a vital role in the growth and development of any economy. The soundness or health of the Banking sector of a nation determines the health or well-being of the nation (Osaze, 2000).... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The broad objective of this study was to provide empirical evidence on the existence of the determinant of Audit Quality in the Nigeria Private Sector and the other explanatory variables (board composition, board size, ownership concentration, and institutional ownership). The study examined a sample of 20 companies for a period of five... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The broad objective of this study was to provide empirical evidence on the existence of the determinant of Audit Quality in the Nigeria Private Sector and the other explanatory variables (board composition, board size, ownership concentration, and institutional ownership). The study examined a sample of 20 companies for a period of five... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The concept of corporate governance is one of the issues that have attracted the attention of researchers and organisation around the world. This is due to the fact that governance mechanisms involves a set of relationship among organisation’s management, its board, its shareholders and other... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  This study evaluates the influence of mandatory adoption of IFRS and corporate governance (CG) mechanisms such as board size, audit committee effectiveness, board independence and ownership structure on audit report lag (ARL). Additionally, it examines the lagged effect of these CG mechanisms on ARL. The study employs a sample of firms... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This research aims to examine the influence of internal audit on effective corporate governance in SOEs in Ghana. A questionnaire was used to collect data and was distributed to the 100 top senior level officials and internal audit department of the SOE sectors. The regression model that was used in this study was five dependent... 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

This study aimedtoexamine theeffect of corporate governance on financial performance of  Energy sector state corporations in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to examine the role  of internal controls, stakeholder management, organizational culture and leadership on the  financial performance of Energy sector state corporations in Kenya.... Continue Reading

AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF AUDIT QUALITY IN THE NIGERIAN BANKING SECTOR ABSTRACT This study is motivated by a desire to empirically analyze audit quality in the Nigerian banking sector. In light of the empirical review and other discussions, a number of questions arose as to whether there is a significant relationship between audit committee, audit... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Statement of the Research Problem Objectives of the Study Hypotheses of the Study Scope of the Study Significance of the Study 1.7 Methodology References CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW Introduction Audit Tenure:... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS Abstract CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study 1.2 Statement of the Research Problem 1.3 Objectives of the Study 1.4 Research Hypothesis 1.5 Scope of the Study 1.6 Significance of the Study References CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW 2.1 Introduction 2.2... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Audit tenure and audit fee are critical variables that have been placed on the pedestal of auditing and accounting researches. The potential of these variables in influencing the independence of the auditor and consequently the financial reporting process, justifies the enormity in the level of interest that both variables have stimulated... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Audit tenure and audit fee are critical variables that have been placed on the pedestal of auditing and accounting researches. The potential of these variables in influencing the independence of the auditor and consequently the financial reporting process, justifies the enormity in the level of interest that both variables have stimulated... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Internal audit is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organizations operation. This study was intended to identify the role of internal audit at the Arusha International conference centre. AICC is the government organization which deals with hospital services, conference service... Continue Reading