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An Analysis of Asset Structure of Nigerian Quoted Firm ABSTRACT This study analysed asset structure in Nigerian quoted firms for the period of 2012-2016. It specifically analyse the structural composition of non-current assets of the quoted firms; analyse the structural composition of current assets of the quoted firms; and establish the level of commonality of the asset composition of the quoted firms. For the purpose of this study descriptive analysis was used to analysed data generated from the annual reports and financial statement of ten (10) manufacturing firms. Read Also: Accounting Project Topics The data were analysed using descriptive statistics such as minimum, maximum and mean while inferential statistics such Analysis of Variance. Findings from the study showed that 84.6% of the non-financial assets were held in property,...

The Effect of Audit Committee on Audit Quality ABSTRACT This study investigated the effect of audit committee on audit quality for a period of ten years (2007-2016). This research work was necessitated by the fact that quoted manufacturing companies on the Nigerian Stock Exchange has undergone many turbulent times caused by the crumbling interest of investors in quoted manufacturing companies with volatile stock prices. This study adopted descriptive research design as it relied on secondary source of data extracted from the annual reports of fourteen quoted manufacturing companies. The population for this study was the Consumer Goods Companies listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Data from the annual report were basically drawn from the statement of comprehensive income and statement of financial position. Read Also: Accounting...

Impact of Budgeting and Budgetary Control on Performance of Manufacturing Industry (a Case Study of Guinness Nigerian Plc.) ABSTRACT The slow space of organizational performance in Nigeria has been attributed in part to inadequacy in the process and implementation of budget and budgetary control. This study aims at filling the gap as a means of educating managers and operators of businesses who are capable of reversing the current low organizational performance to an improved one. This study examines how budget and budgetary control can impact on the performance of manufacturing industry with focus on Guinness Nigeria Plc. Data used in the study were curled from the financial statement of the selected manufacturing firm for the period of 2008-2017 using Earning Per Share (EPS), Dividend Per Share (DPS) and Net Asset Per Share (NAS) as...

Effect of Capital Structure on Firm Performance Case Study Nestle Nigeria Plc. ABSTRACT The study investigated the effect of capital structure on firm performance with focus on Nestle Nigeria Plc. It specifically find out if there is any relationship between capital structure and firm performance and also determine the extent to which capital structure affect firm performance. Read Also: Accounting Project Topics The scope of the study covered ten years (2008-2017). Data used for this study was purely obtained from secondary sources, particularly from Nestle Nigeria Plc. annual reports of various years i.e. (2008-2017). The data were analysed using regression on Statistical Package for Social Science. Findings from the study showed that debt ratio had a significant effect on firm performance (β1= -1.097, ρ˂0.05). HIRE A PROJECT...

Impact of Corporate Governance on Firm Performance - A Case Study of Deposit Money Banks INTRODUCTION Recently, there is growing concern on corporate management and this has been the major area of concentration for researchers. Many organisations are in doubt over capital problems and the rapid change in processes towards enhanced competitive advantage and effectiveness. There seems to be much corporate failures and misappropriation of funds, which point to management style and audit independence, ethics, corporate social responsibilities, professionalism, conflict of interest and nefarious practices of board members (Olannye and Anuku, 2014). For investors one of the most important aspects when making an investment decision is level of implementation of corporate governance principle, that is, public disclosure of information, protection of...

The Effect of International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) on the Quality of Financial Information ABSTRACT The study investigated the effect of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) on quality of financial information. It further examines if understandability enhances the quality of financial information; whether accuracy increases the quality of financial information; and if comparability improves the quality of financial information. The study adopted a survey approach. One hundred copies of structured questionnaire, designed in accordance with the aforementioned objectives of the study were distributed to ten different banks listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Read Also: Accounting Project Topics The data generated from the survey was analysed using tables, percentages, mean and regression analysis. Findings of...

Comprises Capital Structure on Manufacturing Firms in Nigeria ABSTRACT The study examine the impact of capital structure on corporate performance of manufacturing firms in Nigeria. It specifically determine the effect of capital structure on return on equity; ascertain the effect of capital structure on Earning per share; and ascertain the contribution of capital structure on price earning ration of the manufacturing firms. The time period was between 2013-2017 drawing the required dependent and independent variables from their financial statement of selected manufacturing. The sample size comprised of five manufacturing firms. Capital structure was represented by debt-to equity and corporate performance represented was by represented Return on assets, Return on equity and Earnings per share of Nigerian quoted manufacturing firms that are...

Determinants of Non-performing Loan in Nigeria Deposit Money Banks ABSTRACT This study was carried out to investigate the determinant of Non-performing loans in Nigeria Deposit Money Banks. It specifically analysed the trend of Non-performing loans in Deposit Money Banks; examine if loan to asset ratio is a determinant of Non-Performing loan of Deposit Money Bank in Nigeria; and examine if loan to deposit ratio is a determinant of Non-Performing loan of Deposit Money Bank in Nigeria. The study cover ten (10) selected Deposit Money Banks in Nigerian for the period of 5 years 2012-2016. Data were be obtain from secondary sources such as financial statement of the selected banks, Central Bank of Nigeria statistical bulletin and National Bureau of Statistics. In this study, leverage ratio, loan asset ratio and loan to deposit ratio were used...

The Assessment of Performance of Commercial Bank in Post-consolidation Era ABSTRACT This study was carried out to assess the performance of commercial bank in post consolidation era. It specifically analysed the pre-consolidation financial performances, analysed the post-consolidation financial performances and determined the extent to which banking industry consolidation improves the key profitability ratios of the banks. The scope of the study cover four (4) commercial banks listed in the Nigeria Stock Exchange for the period of 10 years- 2001-2005 and 2014-2018. The selected banks were United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), First Bank of Nigeria Plc (FBN), Zenith Bank Plc (ZB) and Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTB). Data were obtain from secondary sources such as Annual Reports of Selected Banks, Website of National Bureau of Statistics, CBN...

Operations, Development and Strategies Employed Towards Optimizing the Gas Pipelines and Reducing Unnecessary Risk of Failures   CHAPTER ONE 1.0    INTRODUCTION Crude petroleum and natural gas are trapped in the earth's crust by geological selectivity. These entrapments are in many cases far removed from the reservoir to the use points of the products. The necessity to move these products to their use points economically, efficiently, reliably, responsibly and safely has given rise to pipelines and pipeline network. In Nigeria, crude oil and natural gas are produced over vast area in the Niger delta region. The requirement of gathering these products for export at seaports and at refineries has generated a massive network of pipelines for crude oil and natural gas. A pipeline has been defined as a...

Production of Piston Using Silicate Bonded Core ABSTRACT Production of Piston using Silicate bonded cores was carried out in this project. The molding sand and silicate bonded core was prepared by mixing silica sand, sodium silicate (light) and the mixture was allowed for 24 hours in the atmosphere to enhance the reaction of the mixture with carbondioxide, aluminum scrap was malted in a crucible furnace charcoal fired to produce molten aluminum. Molten aluminum was the poured into the already prepared mold through the sprue and the set up was allowed to solidify. After that a fettling operation was carried out to produce a sound casting.   CHAPTER ONE 1.0     INTRODUCTION           The piston is effectively a pressure-tight plunger that slides up and down in the...

Comparative Study on the Proximate and Sensory Properties of Soymilk Steeped With Ascorbic Acid ABSTRACT This study examined the use of ascorbic acid as preservative on the shelf – life of soymilk stored at different temperatures. The utilization of soybean for the production of soymilk was studied. Soymilk was extracted from whole soybeans, and pasteurized. All soymilk sample were analyzed for proximate composition (fat %, ash%, total solids, protein%, titrable acidity and moisture%) and the organoleptic test (appearance, colour, aroma. Taste, consistency and overall – acceptability) of the soymilk samples were evaluated to determine the shelf-stability of the products during refrigeration and room temperature storage. The fat, ash, total solids, protein, titrable acidity and moisture of soymilk from whole soybeans seeds differed...