ABSTRACT
The primary aim of this research work is to show how a well coordinated internal audit function will help in effectivemanagerial performance. In carrying out this research, relevant literatures were searched and questionnaire administered. In the administration of the questionnaire, a total of 42 questionnaires were distributed, out of which, only 38 were retrieved. Data were gathered from primary and secondary sources, and the use of questionnaire and interview schedules. In the analysis of data, table and simple percentage were used. The hypotheses were subsequently tested by the use of chiā¢ square statistical tool. Base on the analysis of the data, the following,are among the findings of the research: Management place high reliability on information provided by the audit departmentin decision making. The internal audit report by the managers contributes in high extent to increase managerial performance. Internal auditors were not completelyindependence in discharging their duties and responsibilities. An organizationwithout internal auditing is heading for doom. In conclusion, its seen that internal audit is been set up by management to test the reliability of the internal control system, identifies material weaknesses and provides recommendations to improve thosecontrols so as to promote adherence to the prescribed policies and
procedures.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title
Declaration
Certification iii
Dedication
Acknowledgement v
Table of Contents vi-viii
List of Tables ix
Abstract x
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem 4
1.3 Objectives of the Study 5
1.4 Research Questions 6
1.5 Research Hypotheses 6
1.6 Significances of the Study 7
1.7 Definition of terms 8
1.8 Scope of the study 10
1.9 Limitations of the study 11
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEWOF LITERATURE
2.0 Preamble 12
2.1 Historical Background of the Case Study 12
2.2 The Concept of Auditing 14
2.3 Objectives of Auditing 16
2.4 Internal Auditing 18
2.5 Internal Auditor(s) Vs External Auditors 19
2.5 Concept of Effective Management 21
2.7 Effective Internal Auditing System 25
2.7.1 Purpose of Internal Auditing 26
2.7.2 Principles Of An Effective Internal Auditing System 2
2. 7 .3 Internal Auditing Effective Areas 29
2.8 Impact of Internal Audit function As an Effective
Tool in Managerial Performance 31
2.9 Summary 33
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. Preamble 35
3.1 Research Design 35
3.1.1 Design of Questionnaire 35
3 .1.2 Administration of Questionnaire 36
3.2 Sources of Data Collection 36
3.3 Research Population 37
3.4 Sample Size Determination 37
3.5 Validity of the Instrument 38
3.6 Reliability of the Instrument 38
3.7 Sampling Technique 39
Method of Data Analysis 39
3.9 Model Specification 40
CHAPTER FOUR
PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA
4.0 Preamble 43
4.1 Data Presentation and Analysis 43
4.2 Questionnaire Distribution 45
4.3 Hypotheses Testing: 51
4.3.1 Test of Hypothesis One 51
4.3.2 Test of Hypothesis Two 54
4.3.3: Test of Hypothesis Three 57
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CHAPTERFIVE
SUMMARY, DISCUSSION OF FINDINDS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.0 Preamble 61
5.1 Summary 61
5.2 Discussion of Findings 62
5.3 Conclusion 64
5.4 Recommendations 64
References 66
Appendices: i: Letter Of Introduction
ii: Questionnaire
iii: Ascertainment of the Reliability of the Questionnaire
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CHRISTIANA, CHIZOBAM. "IMPACT OF INTERNAL AUDIT FUNCTION AS AN .EFFECTIVE TOOL IN MANAGERIAL PERFORMANCE", (A case study of United Bank for Africa plc, Umuahia). " Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2020). Accessed 23 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/impact-of-internal-audit-function-as-an-effective-tool-in-managerial-performance-a-case-study-of-united-bank-for-africa-plc-umuahia