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PROJECT MATERIAL ON: the impact of public sector accounting in Nigeria financial control system ( 72 pages)

TABLE OF CONTENT

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Title page-------------------------------------------------------------- ------- -- i
Approval page -------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ii
Dedication ------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- iii
Acknowledgement --------------------------------------------------- -----------iv
Abstract ---------------------------------------------------------------- -----------vi
Table of content ------------------------------------------------------- ----------vii

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the study-------------------------------------------------1
1.2 Statement of the problem -----------------------------------------------3
1.3 Objectives of the study--------------------------------------------------4
1.4 Research questions-------------------------------------------------------5
1.5 Formulation of research hypotheses -------------------------------------5
1.6 Significance of the study--------------------------------------------------6
1.7 Scope of the study---------------------------------------------------------7
1.8 Limitations of the study.--------------------------------------------------7
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CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.1 The concept of public sector------------------------------------------- ----9
2.2 Overview of public sector accounting ----------------------------------12
2.3 Peculiarities of public sector accounting -------------------------------13
2.4 Appraisal of Nigeria financial control system--------------------------19
2.5 Objectives of Public Sector Accounting--------------------------------22
2.6 The role of public sector accounting in Nigeria financial control system.----------------------------------------------------------------------24
2.7 The historical background of Esan South East LG--------------------26
2.7.1 Sources of revenue to Esan south east LG-----------------------------26
2.7.2 Functions of Esan South East LG---------------------------------------27
2.7.3 Controls of Esan South East LG ---------------------------------------30

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY

3.1 Research design-----------------------------------------------------------33
3.2 Sources of data -----------------------------------------------------------33
3.2.1 Primary data---------------------------------------------------------------33
3.2.2 Secondary data -----------------------------------------------------------34
3.3 Population of the study---------------------------------------------------34
3.4 Sample size determination -----------------------------------------------34
3.5 Sampling technique ------------------------------------------------------35
3.6 Research instrument used-------------------------------------------------35
3.7.1 Reliability of research instrument --------------------------------------36
3.7.2 Validity of research instrument used------------------------------------36
3.8 Method of data treatment and analysis----------------------------------36
3.9 Area of the study---------------------------------------------------------37

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANAYSIS

4:1 Data presentation/Analysis ------------------------------------------------38
4.2 Test of hypotheses -------------------------------------------------------47

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 Summary of the findings -------------------------------------------------55
5.2 Conclusion -----------------------------------------------------------------56
5.3 Recommendations ---------------------------------------------------------57
BIBLIOGRAPHY-----------------------------------------------------------------59
APPENDIX / QUESTIONNAIRE----------------------------------------------62

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Public sector is that sector of the economy established and operated by government and its agencies distinguishable from the private sector and are organized on behalf of the whole citizens while Public sector accounting is the process government agencies and municipalities use to record financial transactions. Mathias, (2004:78). Said, similar to private sector accounting in theory, the focus of public sector accounting is somewhat different. Most government agencies and municipalities need to track funds generated from tax revenues and expenditures related to projects or appropriations. In addition, nations may need to follow.... ( 72 pages) GET MATERIAL NOW.