ABSTSRACT
This work aims to examine the impact of internal audit and corporate governance on the organizational profitability. Some specific objectives contained in the study were; to analyze the effect of internal auditing on the organizational profitability, to examine the relationship between corporate governance and internal auditing, to analyze the perceptions toward the role of corporate governance on the organizational profitability. Data collected included primary and secondary data. Null hypotheses were formulated from the objectives and both (i.e. the, hypotheses and the objectives) tested using the simple linear regression, the Pearson Moment \ correlation coefficient and the four point likert scale point data analysis methods. After much survey, findings were presented. It was deduced that; a company change in profitability level can be caused by its internal audit and corporate governance, there is a relationship between intcrnu] audit and corporate governance, the roles played by the board of directors also have an effect on the profitability of the company, companies operating with internal audit and corporate governance have an edge over others. Based on the findings, some recommendations made include; there is a need for continuous auditing, there should be an underlying concept behind corporate governance which should be strictly adhered to, the role of board of directors should he made to go line in line with the organizations goals and objectives, among others as contained in the study.
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Declaration
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Table of Contents
List of Tables
Abstract
Chapter one: Introduction
I.I Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objective of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Research Hypotheses
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Limitations of the Study
Chapter Two: Literature Review.
2.1 Conceptual Review.
2.1.1 Agency Cost Problem <)
2.1.2 Models of Corporate Governance I O
2.1.3 Key Organs of Corporate Governance 1
2.2 Theoretical Review 11
2.2.1 Internal Audit Chart 14
2.2.2 Functions of Internal Auditing 14
2.2.3 History of Internal Auditing 14
2.3 Empirical Review 15
2.3.1 Organizational Profitability As It Relates To Shareholders' Wealth Maximization 16
2.3.2ยท Organizational Profitability As It Relates To Fraud and Corporate Scandal Detection
2.33 Organizational Profitability As It Relates To Income Management 19.
2.3.4 Organizational Profitability As It Relates To Financial Statement Analysis 20
Chapter Three: Research Methodology
3. I Introduction
3.2 Research Design
3.3 Areas of the Study
3.4 Scope of the Study
3.5 Population of the Study
3.6 Sample and Sampling Techniques 24
3.7 Instrument of Data Collection 25
3.7.1 Data Collection Procedure 25
3.7.2 Data Analysis Procedure 25
3.8 Specification of Model 26
3.8.1 Objective One Model 26
3.8.2 Objective Two Model 27
3.8.3 Objective Three Model 28
3.8.4 Objective Four Model 28
Chapter Four: Presentation of Data, Analysis of Data and Testing of Hypotheses :rn
4.1 Presentation of Data 30
4.2 Data Analysis 40
4.2.1 Interpretation of the Regression Result on the Effect of Internal Auditing on Organizational Profitability.
4.2.2 Interpretation of the Regression Result on the Effect/Impact of Corporate Governance onOrganizational Profitability.
4.2.3. Interpretation of the Regression Result on the Relationship between Corporate Governance and Internal Audit
4.3 Hypotheses Testing 53
4.3.1 Hypothesis Testing on the Relationship between Internal Auditing and Corporate Governance
4.3 .2 Hypothesis Testing on the Impact of Corporate Governance onOrganizational Profitability. 4.3.3 Hypothesis Testing on the Effect of Internal Auditing on OrganizationalProfitability. 4.3.4 Hypothesis Testing on the Perception of Respondents on the Role of Corporate Governance on the Organizational Profitability.
Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation 58
5.1 Summary and Discussions of Findings 58
5.2 Conclusion 59
5.3 Recommendations 60
References
Glossary
Appendices
CHIAMAKA, L (2020). INTERNAL AUDITING AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AS TOOLS FOR ORGANIZATIONAL PROFITABILITY: A STUDY OF FIRST BANK AND ECOBANK NIGERIA PLC. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Nov 22, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/internal-auditing-and-corporate-governance-as-tools-for-organizational-profitability-a-study-of-first-bank-and-ecobank-nigeria-plc
LILIAN, CHIAMAKA. "INTERNAL AUDITING AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AS TOOLS FOR ORGANIZATIONAL PROFITABILITY: A STUDY OF FIRST BANK AND ECOBANK NIGERIA PLC" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 05 Apr. 2020, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/internal-auditing-and-corporate-governance-as-tools-for-organizational-profitability-a-study-of-first-bank-and-ecobank-nigeria-plc. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
LILIAN, CHIAMAKA. "INTERNAL AUDITING AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AS TOOLS FOR ORGANIZATIONAL PROFITABILITY: A STUDY OF FIRST BANK AND ECOBANK NIGERIA PLC". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 05 Apr. 2020. Web. 22 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/internal-auditing-and-corporate-governance-as-tools-for-organizational-profitability-a-study-of-first-bank-and-ecobank-nigeria-plc >.
LILIAN, CHIAMAKA. "INTERNAL AUDITING AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AS TOOLS FOR ORGANIZATIONAL PROFITABILITY: A STUDY OF FIRST BANK AND ECOBANK NIGERIA PLC" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2020). Accessed 22 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/internal-auditing-and-corporate-governance-as-tools-for-organizational-profitability-a-study-of-first-bank-and-ecobank-nigeria-plc