ABSTRACT
The aim of · this study is to identify the role of accounting information. It intends to also identify the importance of accounting in organizations. To reach a meaningful result, sixty (600 questionnaire were distributed with the view of collecting data from which fifty-seven (57) returned completed with responses. This was followed. up· with personal interviews and discussions. The chi-square and Kendal coefficient of concordance statistical techniques were used in the analysis of the collected data. Two research hypotheses were postulated. Both were accepted because they met the necessary requirements for acceptance of alternative hypotheses. The findings among others are that: The organizations use accounting information to formulate, implement, evaluate policies and so also for forecasting, budgeting and control. The firms are autonomous organizations and all have a sound accounting system. There is an inevitable need for internal audit department to strengthen the accounting departments. Based · on the above finding, the researcher wishes to conclude that accounting information is relevant and should be used as a tool for decision making in organizanons to effect business operation. The researcher also recommends that the organizations should ensure that a sound accounting system is being operated for information to be reliable. Organizations should ensure that there is an audit department and some internal control system to strengthen the information generated from accounting departments .
TABLE OF CONTENT
Cover page ..
Title Page ..
Certification ..
Declaration .. Dedication ..
Acknowledgement..
Abstract.. ..
Table of Content.. .IX-XI
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction .. 1.1 Background to the Study ..
1.2 Statement of problem ....
1.3 Purpose of the Study ....
1.4 Research Questions .. ..
1.5 Research Hypothesis ....
1.6 Scope and Limitations of the Study
1.7 Significance of the Study ..
1.8 Definition of Terms ..... 8
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Review of Related Literature
2.3.1 The Owner 17
2.3.2 Creditors 17
2.2.4 Employees 18
2.3. 5 Management 18
2.3.6 Government 19
2.4 Uses of Accounting as a Tool for Effective Decision Making
2.4.1 As a Tool For Control 20
2.4.2 As an Aid to Planning 20
2.4.3 Calculating Profit or Loss 20
2.4.4 Assistance in Credit Dealings 21
2.4.5 As Proof Of Financial Position 22
2.4.6 Taxation 22
2.5 Accounting System That Generates Information for Effective Decision Making in Organization 23
2.5.1 Requirements of the Accounting System 26
2.6 Accounting Information System in Organization 26
2.6.1 Data Processing Steps in Organizations 27
2.7 Role of Accounting Information in Organizations 28 /
2.8 The Reliability of Accounting Information 36 /r
2.9 Place of Accounting in the Organization 37
2.10 Managerial Use of Accounting Information as a Tool for Decision Making In Organizations 39
2.11 Consequence of Unsound Accounting System 41
CHAPTER THREE
3.1 Research Methodology 43
3.2 Population of the Study 44
3.3 Statistical Method of Data Presentation and Testing of Hypothesis 45
3.5 Validity and Reliability of Measuring Instrument 47
CHAPTER FOUR
Presentation and Analysis of Data 48
Introduction 48
Analysis of Questionnaire 49
Questionnaire Analysis 49
Questionnaire: Section A and B:
4.2 Hypothesis Testing 55
4.3 Test of Hypothesis Two 60
4.4 Conclusion 63
CHAPTER FIVE
Summary, Findings, Discussions, Conclusion And Recommendations 64
5.1: Summary 64
5.2: Findings of the Study 64
,5.3 Discussion of Research Findings 66
5.4 Conclusion 67
5.5 Recommendations 67
REFERENCES
APPENDIX
NWAOHELE, M (2020). APPLICATION OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION AS A TOOL FOR DECISION MAKING WITH RESPECT TO ORGANIZATIONAL PROFIT ABILITY. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Nov 22, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/application-of-accounting-information-as-a-tool-for-decision-making-with-respect-to-organizational-profit-ability
MOUAU/08/11980, NWAOHELE. "APPLICATION OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION AS A TOOL FOR DECISION MAKING WITH RESPECT TO ORGANIZATIONAL PROFIT ABILITY" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 05 Apr. 2020, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/application-of-accounting-information-as-a-tool-for-decision-making-with-respect-to-organizational-profit-ability. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
MOUAU/08/11980, NWAOHELE. "APPLICATION OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION AS A TOOL FOR DECISION MAKING WITH RESPECT TO ORGANIZATIONAL PROFIT ABILITY". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 05 Apr. 2020. Web. 22 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/application-of-accounting-information-as-a-tool-for-decision-making-with-respect-to-organizational-profit-ability >.
MOUAU/08/11980, NWAOHELE. "APPLICATION OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION AS A TOOL FOR DECISION MAKING WITH RESPECT TO ORGANIZATIONAL PROFIT ABILITY" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2020). Accessed 22 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/application-of-accounting-information-as-a-tool-for-decision-making-with-respect-to-organizational-profit-ability