CHAPTER 1      INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study The development of the various sectors of any economy is the basis for its survival, different measures have been   put in place by the Federal Government of Nigeria in order to achieve this objective, such as, the establishment of  the Finance and Research Institution in 2001, provision... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page  Approval page  Dedication  Acknowledgment  Table of contents  CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study  1.2 Statement of Research Problem  1.3 Objective of the Study  1.4 Research Hypotheses  1.5 Significance of the Study  1.6 Scope of the Study  1.7 Chapter Scheme  CHAPTER TWO:... Continue Reading

Small and medium enterprises are generally regarded as the primary driver of national  development in developed and developing economies; contributing both to their  sustainable growth and the creation of employment. In Ghana, SMEs constitute about  92% of enterprises, fund about 70% to the country’s gross domestic product and absorb  about... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The main thrust of this study is to investigate the relevance of accounting information in the published financial statements of corporate organizations in Nigeria to users. To achieve this objective, a sample of one hundred (100) respondents were selected in Benin City to represent the population. The study adopted a survey design, using... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The main thrust of this study is to investigate the relevance of accounting information in the published financial statements of corporate organizations in Nigeria to users. To achieve this objective, a sample of one hundred (100) respondents were selected in Benin City to represent the population. The study adopted a survey design, using... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This research work focus on the role of microfinance bank in small and medium scale industries in Nigeria with a specific reference to a case study of ifelodun  micro finance bank ltd ikirun . An analysis of the profile of SMEs shows that most SMEs area their Micro stages since they employ less than six people and these ctoris... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This research work focus on the role of microfinance bank in small and medium scale industries in Nigeria with a specific reference to a case study of ifelodun micro finance bank ltd ikirun . An analysis of the profile of SMEs shows that most SMEs area their Micro stages since they employ less than six people and these ctoris considerably... Continue Reading

AN APPRAISAL OF COMMERCIAL BANKS FINANCING OF SMALL & MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES ABSTRACT The study was carried out to appraise commercial banks financing of small and medium scale enterprises. Commercial banks were appraised because they possess high volume of money in the economy and are the first point of call to SMEs. The research’s... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The relevance of keeping proper books of accounts and sound accounting practices has been emphasized in achieving proper financial management in Small and Medium Scale Enterprises. In this study, we investigate the recording of proper books of account by SMEs in Kumasi (Ghana) through information based on responses to a close- ended... Continue Reading

(A CASE STUDY OF CRUTECH MICRO FINANCE BANK, CALABAR) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1   BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Effectively functioning financial markets like micro finance banks have fundamental roles to play in fostering development among small and medium... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1     BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Small and medium-scaled businesses (SME) are businesses whose personnel numbers fall below certain limits. The abbreviation 'SME' is used in the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study seeks to find out the role of the accountant in the management of small and medium enterprises. The purpose is to highlight the potential contribution the Accountant could make to the development of Small and Medium Enterprises, which have been recognized as the engine of growth of the Ghanaian economy. Owing to the... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Every organisation both profit and non-profit has its objectives and goals in mind to achieve (Chukwu, 2012). For a profit making organisation, the goal is to satisfy the expectation of the owners through the maximization of expected return on capital. The size and scope of Small and Medium... Continue Reading

Table of Contents DECLARATION APPROVAL ii DEDICATION iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv TABLE OF CONTENTS v LISTOFTABLES vii LIST OF FIGURES viii ABSTRACT ix CHAPTER ONE 1 1 .ONTRODUCTION 1 1.1 BACKGROUND 1 1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM 2 1.3 PURPOSE OF STUDY 3 1 .4OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 3 1.5RESEARCH QUESTIONS 4 1.6SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY 4 1.7 SCOPE OF... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION ..... ................. ....... ............ ........... ...... ................. ........ ....... ........ ... i APPROVAL ... .. ..................................................... ...... ........... ... ... ... .................. .. .. ii DEDICATION .... ... .... ... .... .............................. ........ Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study, the effect of organizational challenges facing owners of medium enterprises in a recessive business environment in Enugu metropolis. The effect of organizational challenges were carefully examine and the aim of the study is to assess the organizational challenges facing owners of the medium scale enterprises in a recessive... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The introduction of microfinance banks in Nigeria is the inability of Nigerian Deposit Money Banks to provide sufficient financial service to the rural poor. Microfinance banks have taken up the challenges of the gap created by the Nigerian Deposit Money Banks. Microfinance banks can be seen as an economic growth method intended to... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The introduction of microfinance banks in Nigeria is the inability of Nigerian Deposit Money Banks to provide sufficient financial service to the rural poor. Microfinance banks have taken up the challenges of the gap created by the Nigerian Deposit Money Banks. Microfinance banks can be seen as an economic growth method intended to... Continue Reading

ABSTRACTS This research work is carried out to evaluate the Impact of Micro Finance Banks (MFBs) on the Survival of Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria to determine the financial service of (MFBs) of... Continue Reading

Abstract The study investigated the impact of Access bank plc on the development of small and medium scale industries in Makurdi Benue state. The study employed a survey technique, making use of a structured questionnaire to gather information from small and medium scale industrialists/entrepreneurs and senior officials of Access bank of Nigeria... Continue Reading