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THE IMPACT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES FINANCING ON POVERTY REDUCTION IN NIGERIA

Abstract This study was on the impact of small and medium enterprises financing on poverty reduction in Nigeria. Three objectives were formulated which include:  To ascertain whether SME development affect Poverty Alleviation, to ascertain how SME reduce poverty in Nigeria and to ascertain whether SME create job employment. A total of 77 responses were received and validated from the enrolled participants where all respondents were drawn from SMEs in Lagos ...

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THE IMPACT OF FINANCIAL REPORTING ON INVESTMENT DECISIONS OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA

Abstract This study was on the impact of financial reporting on investment decisions of small and medium enterprises in Nigeria. Three objectives were raised which included: To assess the effect of statement of financial position on investment decision, to examine the effect of comprehensive income statement on small and medium enterprise, to evaluate the effect of ratio analysis on investment decision and to determine the importance of investment decision in ...

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THE EFFECT OF POOR ACCOUNTING RECORDS IN SMALL AND MEDIUM PROFIT MAKING ORGANIZATION A CASE STUDY OF ASA VENTURES LTD, OZORO, ISOKO NORTH L.G.A

Abstract This study was on the effect of poor accounting records In Small And Medium Profit Making Organization. Three objectives were raised which included:  Find out the effect of poor accounting records, Identify the causes of poor accounting records and Make the researcher judge and identify the level of effects on the business. A total of 77 responses were received and validated from the enrolled participants where all respondents were ...

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INFLUENCE OF EXTERNAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT ON PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN BENUE STATE

Abstract This study focused on the assessment of the influence of external business of environment on the performance Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) face unique challenges in the business environment. SMEs need to successfully deal with the prevalent forces for change if they are to survive and grow and meet the expectations to create investment and employment opportunities. Successfully adapting to change from technological advances, ...

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MICROFINANCE: A TOOL FOR FACILITATING THE GROWTH OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT This study examined the impact of Micro Finance Banks on individuals, small scale Business e.t.c. It shows the extent Micro Finance can achieve the following: (1)    Poverty eradication, if not totally but to a large extent. (2)    Increase wealth by reducing the gap between the rich and the poor on the long run. (3)  Provision and availability of funds by administration of micro credit programmes. (4) Providing information to enhance the ...

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THE ROLE OF BANK IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA

INTRODUCTION 1.1  BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Banking activities came to Nigeria for the first time in the year 1892 when the Africa Banking cooperation was established. Development in Nigeria can be divided into five phases namely: 1. The free banking era 2. The pre central era 3. The era of banking legislation 4. The era of indigenization 5. The post Okigbo era The Nigeria small and medium enterprises (SMES) and bank ...

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AWARENESS, CHALLENGES AND ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARD FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

ABSTRACT Previous studies have paid little attention to the state of International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) awareness and adoption in North-Central geo-political zone of Nigeria. This study investigated level of awareness, challenges and adoption of IFRS for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in North-Central Nigeria with the view of highlighting the implication for financial reporting quality. The outcome variable in the study is financial reporting quality measured by qualitative reporting ...

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AWARENESS, CHALLENGES AND ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARD FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES: IMPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING QUALITY

ABSTRACT Previous studies have paid little attention to the state of International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) awareness and adoption in North-Central geo-political zone of Nigeria. This study investigated level of awareness, challenges and adoption of IFRS for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in North-Central Nigeria with the view of highlighting the implication for financial reporting quality. The outcome variable in the study is financial reporting quality measured by qualitative reporting attributes namely, ...

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ACCOUNTING INFORMATION AND SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

CHAFPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Accounting is and information system that identifies records, communicates the economic events of an organization to interested users. The success, growth and survival of any business depend on great extent on the quality of decision made by management. This decision depends on the quality and timeliness of the information provide by good accounting information. Information from a good source is competitively necessary ...

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ACCOUNTING INFORMATION AND SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Accounting is and information system that identifies records, communicates the economic events of an organization to interested users. The success, growth and survival of any business depend on great extent on the quality of decision made by management. This decision depends on the quality and timeliness of the information provide by good accounting information. Information from a good source is competitively necessary for ...

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CREDIT ANALYSIS ON SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

ABSTRACT Small and medium enterprises are supposed to play a central role in the drive for economic development of the country. There is however a consensus' that these small and medium enterprises have largely failed to ·deliver on this score. Lack of access to credit from financial institutions has been identified as constituting the greatest clog in the wheel of progress for small and medium enterprises. This research work seeks ...

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ASSESSMENT OF ACCOUNTING PERSONNEL IN SELECTED SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

ABSTRACT The objective of this research study is to assess accounting personnel in selected small and medium enterprises in Edo State, Staffing is one of the most important functions of management. It is an aspect of human resource management that includes finding a sufficient number of people who will take up employment in the business enterprise and selecting from the number of those who would be offered employment. The staffing ...

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PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Approval Page                                                                                i Dedication                                                                                       ii Acknowledgement                                                                          iii Abstract Table of Contents CHAPTER ONE 1.1    Background of Study                                                            1 1.2    Statement of the problem                                                     4 1.3    Objective of the Study                                                          6 1.4    Hypothesis                                                                             6 CHAPTER TWO 2.0    Literature Review                                                                  7 2.1    Conceptual Framework                                                        7 2.2    Theoretical Literature                                                            11 2.2.1 Types of Small and Medium Enterprise                             15 2.2.2 Roles of Small and Medium Enterprise ...

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