THE INTERNAL AUDITING AS AN INSRUMENT FOR EFFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT

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Can the material for “Strategic Management Accounting and Profitability of Firms” be used as a guide for Accounting and Finance Project?

Yes it can be used — Strategic management accounting (SMA) is central to the accomplishment of organizational objectives. Without the implementation of SMA, it would be quite difficult for a firm to survive, given the competitive nature of business environment in Nigeria. The study examined the impact of SMA on profitability of firms in the Nigerian brewery industry. The study prioritized on three SMA techniques namely corporate planning, capital investment analysis and cost-volume profit analysis. The study employed the descriptive survey design. Structured questionnaire was administered to 144 randomly selected staff of six brewery firms in Nigeria. The data collected were analyzed by the use of descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. Findings of the study revealed that corporate planning, capital investment analysis and cost-volume profit …

Can this topic “The Political Economy of Cross Border Crimes and Socio-Economic Development of ECOWAS Member States” be used for Political Science Project?

Yes it can be utilized for research — The study was carried out to examine the Political Economy of Cross Border Crimes and Socio-Economic Development of ECOWAS Member States. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were laid out to identify various cross border crimes perpetuated in ECOWAS member states and appraise the effectiveness of various machineries put in ground by the government to curb cross border crimes. Investigation revealed that cross border criminal activities in West Africa straddle weak borders into specific geographical location in affected countries where state capacity to respond to the threat and challenges posed by these illegal activities is equally weak. The research design used in this report is descriptive design, utilizing questionnaire method to obtain information from the respondents for this …

Can the material for “Effect of Recession on the Price of Consumable Goods in Nigeria” be used as a guide for Economics Project?

Yes it can be used — It is pertinent to say that the objective of this study is on the effect of recession on the price of consumable goods. Pricing and its increasing or decreasing is currently confronted not only by, the state of the economy, but also by importation, exportation and internet trade expansion. Information flow through internet networks presents opportunities of cutting costs, speed up production or supply of goods and services. At the same time it increases uncertainty rate and risk, which consumers and producers have to face. Price and pricing policy becomes part and parcel of everyday sales management, retail chains and networks around the world. …

Can this topic “The Utilization of Accounting Ratios in Organizational Business Decision Making” be used for Business Education Project?

Yes it can be utilized for research — The study was carried out to examine the Utilization of Accounting Ratios in Organizational Business Decision Making in Selected Manufacturing Firms. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were laid out to show how ratio analysis facilitates proper understanding of information contained in financial statements, identify the usefulness of financial ratios in measuring and predicting the performance and financial position of a business and suggest on ways to enhance efficient use of ratio analysis in decision-making. The research design used in this report is descriptive design, utilizing questionnaire method to obtain information from the respondents for this project. A total of 200 (two hundred) respondents were selected for this study to represent the entire population of the study. For …

Can the material for “Development of a Gas Condensate Reservoir” be used as a guide for Petroleum Engineering Project?

Yes it can be used — Gas condensate reservoirs are single phase at the initial condition. It changes to multiphase when the reservoir conditions are located between the critical point and the cricondentherm of the reservoir in the phase envelope. This makes it unique to providing a reliable source of energy for human usage. The objective of this study is to use a 3D compositional model of the Niger Delta field to evaluate the production of a gas condensate reservoir. This study is integrated into two main segments; the reservoir and fluid pressure, volume and temperature (PVT) model followed by reservoir simulation studies. The simulation involves running several development scenarios using the 3D compositional model of the Niger Delta field to optimize the recovery from the reservoir of …

Can this topic “Success and Failures of Public Sector Accountability in Nigeria” be used for Accountancy / Accounting Project?

Yes it can be utilized for research — This course of study is centered on the appraisal of the success and failure of public sector accountability. This is to say that, the essences of public funds are the provision of social benefits to the people who contributed to it. It is therefore, important that the public administrator should be given a clear account of what they did with public funds, if the aim of such an administrator is to complete its tenure in the office this is because people can resist tax payment, if they are not properly informed of what was done with their funds. This study exposes t he individual on his or her right to demand for an account from their trustee as their representatives. The …

Can the material for “Effect of Six Weed Management Techniques on Weed Control and Growth and Yield of Plantain At Nsukka” be used as a guide for Agricultural Engineering (AE) Project?

Yes it can be used — The effects of five weed management techniques and a weed free control on weed infestation and on the growth and yield of a plantain landrace (Musa spp. AAB Agbagba) were evaluated during the two cropping seasons of 2005 and 2006 at Nsukka, Nigeria. The experiment was laid out in randomised complete block design (RCBD) with six treatments and replicated four times. The treatments comprised six weed management techniques, which consisted of slashing at 8-weekly intervals, mulching with sawdust alone, use of glyphosate + intermittent slashing, use of sawdust mulching + glyphosate, use of glyphosate alone and a weed-free (by hoeing) control. Results of the study showed that there was a significant (P<0.05) difference in the effectiveness of the various weed management …

Can the material for “Role of Financial Institutions in Export Financing in Nigeria” be used as a guide for Banking and Finance (BF) Project?

Yes it can be used — The primary objectives of this study was to examine how the financial institution export finance in Nigeria using First Bank of Nigeria Plc Onitsha branch as a case study. In carrying out this study, I used survey method in which I used the questionnaire to collect data. The target population was the staff of first bank of Nigeria Plc Onitsha Branch from which a sample of 80 was drawn. I used research questions and formulated research hypotheses. The relevant literature was reviewed for the study. The data were collected, presented analyzed and hypotheses tested using chi-square. At the end of the study a number of recommendations were made for further studies and on how to improve the Nigeria financial export …

Is the topic “Effects of Access to Financial Services on Women Economic Empowerment” recommended for Business Administration and Management (BAM) Project?

Yes it is highly recommended — This study was undertaken for the purpose of filling the information gap on the effects of micro finance on women economic empowerment. The study was conducted in Mbeya City and 110 respondents were covered including FINCA Regional Manager and FINCA branch Manager as key informants in Mbeya City. The study used stimulus- relationship design and the respondents were obtained through simple random sampling technique. Analysis of empowerment based on three variables namely; social, economic and psychological. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected through interview using interview guide and interview schedule and questionnaire using mail survey. Findings showed that the participation of women in microfinance programmes was the best mean of empowering women economically. It has helped women increase their income and …

Can the material for “The Role of Commercial Banks in Financing Small Medium Enterprise (SME) in Nigeria” be used as a guide for Business Administration and Management (BAM) Project?

Yes it can be used — The research provides an assessment of the role of commercial banks in financing SME in Nigeria. IT provides a conceptual and theoretical appraisal of SMEs, the roles and significance of SMEs towards the development of the economy as well as the impact of commercial banks in financing of SMEs in the economy. …