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ABSTRACT Working capital management involves the management of the most liquid resources of the firm which includes cash and cash equivalents, Inventories and trade and other... 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

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

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

Capital is the financing for a business and is made up of, primarily, owners’ funding and funding from lenders. The combination of the sources of business funding is referred to, as the capital structure of that business.Capital structure is thus the mix of company’s long term debt, specific short term debt, common equity and preferred equity;... 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 This study is motivated by a desire to examine the determinants of capital structure of Fidelity Bank Plc. In light of the empirical review and other discussions, a number of questions arose as to whether there is a significant relationship between size of a bank, profitability,... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study is motivated by a desire to examine the determinants of capital structure of Fidelity Bank Plc. In light of the empirical review and other discussions, a number of questions arose as to whether there is a significant relationship between size of a bank,... Continue Reading

Most capital structure studies to date are based on data from developed countries’ firms and very few studies provide evidence from developing countries. Capital structure of Microfinance banks in Kenya has not been investigated; there is no clear understanding on how microfinance banks construct their capital structure and what internal... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study is motivated by a desire to examine the determinants of capital structure of Fidelity Bank Plc. In light of the empirical review and other discussions, a number of questions arose as to whether there is a significant relationship between size of a bank,... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The issue of capital structure is being generating controversy among financial manager throughout the world. A lot of theories and suggestions have advanced as to the best way to handle issue, but there seems to be no concessions on the issue. This study and attempt to provide empirical evidence on the trend of capital structure of... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The issue of capital structure is being generating controversy among financial manager throughout the world. A lot of theories and suggestions have advanced as to the best way to handle issue, but there seems to be no concessions on the issue. This study and attempt to provide empirical evidence on the trend of capital structure of... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION Background of Study Statement of the Problem Objectives of the Study Scope of Study Research Hypothesis Significance of the Study Limitation of Study References CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW Versions of Capital Structure Market Valuation of Companies Cost... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The central point of this research work is how capital structure could impact on the share price of quoted companies in Nigeria. The researcher desires to reflect on the positive impact which capital structure has on market value of quoted companies in Nigeria. Data... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT As the economy is growing, there is the need to evaluate the determinant of audit fees in Nigeria manufacturing company. This project work was carried out with the use of relevant journals, magazines, textbooks and the internet. This helped to increase the scope of the researchers... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study examined the impact of capital structure on the profitability of selected quoted insurance companies in Nigeria between 2011 and 2016. The data were obtained from the published financial reports of selected firms. The panel data analysis was employed in the study. The findings showed that: Total debt ratio (β= 0.07; p>0.05)... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Financial management models have impact on wealth maximization. Wealth is maximized when a positive net present value is earned on investments. The use of debt and equity forms the capital structure of a company. Recent empirical studies have focused on how debt or equity affects financial performance. There has not been adequate analysis... 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

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

ABSTRACT This study examined the effect of capital structure on corporate performance with reference to selected companies in Onitsha, Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect information from the selected companies in Onitsha, Anambra State.  Analysis and observations were made which gave rise to the validity of the conclusion at the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study examined the effect of capital structure on corporate performance with reference to selected companies in Onitsha, Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect information from the selected companies in Onitsha, Anambra State. Analysis and observations were made which gave rise to the validity of the conclusion at the end... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Capital structure is the proportion or each type of capital debt and equity used by a business organisation. Many organizations employ debt in their capital structure because of its benefits. One of the benefits is that interest on debt is tax deductible and reduces tax liability of the organizations concerned. Furthermore, failure to pay... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Capital structure is the proportion or each type of capital debt and equity used by a business organisation. Many organizations employ debt in their capital structure because of its benefits. One of the benefits is that interest on debt is tax deductible and reduces tax liability of the organizations concerned. Furthermore, failure to pay... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study empirically assessed the effect of working capital on the profitability of an organization using selected quoted manufacturing companies across different industries in Nigeria. The inability of many organizations to effectively manage their working capital in such a way that it will lead to a sustainable performance has been... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study empirically assessed the effect  of working capital on the profitability of an organization using selected quoted manufacturing companies across different industries in Nigeria. The inability of many organizations to effectively manage their working capital in such a  way  that it will lead to a sustainable performance has... Continue Reading

There has been a renewed interest on the role of the boards in the performance of an organization due to various corporate scandals and failures. Corporate governance affects organizations‟ performance as organizations with better corporate governance guarantee increased shareholder wealth and limit the risk of the investment. The study analyzed... Continue Reading

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

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

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0 Background to the Study Published annual reports are required to provide various users - shareholders, employees, suppliers, creditors, financial analysts, stockbrokers, management, and government agencies – with timely and reliable... Continue Reading