ABSTRACT
This study examines the relevance of accounting standards in developing economies. The financial statement of all business entities public or private and all levels of government should be prepared in line with a high-quality financial reporting standard for a uniformed and transparent financial statement but some enterprises are reluctant to adopt these standards hampering a faster economic development. To this end, the objective of this research work is to identify and evaluate the various accounting standards in existence in Nigeria and how they have impacted on the operation of the various forms of business enterprises towards economic development. The application and strict adherence to accounting standards ensure efficient production and profitability. This is not only suggesting financial success of an organization but also provide adequate and necessary financial information in the financial statement for economic decision making. The study used ANOVA and Simple Regression Analysis as the major tool for analyzing the hypothesis. The result of the work reveals that there is no significant difference in the opinion of the respondents on the relevance of accounting standard and how accounting standards aid in the operation of businesses in Nigeria which implies that accounting standard is of relevance in developing economies. Therefore, the FRCN should make high-quality accounting standards that will promote efficient operation of all business concerns and provide a legal framework for its strict adherence to facilitate their performance .
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Declaration 11
C er ti1fiicati.on 1.1..1
D ediicati.on 1. v
Acknowledgements v
Table of contents vi
Abstract vii
CHAPTER ONE
1. 1 Background of the study------------------------------------------1-4
1.2 Statement of the problem-----------------------------------------4-6
1. 3 Objectives of the study---------------------------------------------6
1.4 Research questions-------------------------------------------------6- 7
1.4 Research hypotheses------------------------------------------------ 7
1.5 Significance of the study------------------------------------------7-8
1.6 Limitations of the study---------------------------------------------9
1. 7 Definitions of operational terms--------------------------------9-10
CHAPTERTWO
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 History and development of accounting--------------------11-13
2.2 Function, meaning and purpose of accounting standards----13-16
2.3 Nature and objective of accounting in developing economies---1-19
.2.4 Nigerian accounting standards board------------------------19-20
2.4.1 Scope and application of statement of accounting standards--------20-21
2.4.2 The merits of statement of accounting standards (sas)----21
2.5 The concept of national accounting---------------------------22-23
2.6 Accounting standards and the nature of nigeria business------23-25
2. 7 Accounts and the society---------------------------------------26-27
2.8 Behavioral aspect of accounting------------------------------27-28
2. 9 Statements of accounting standards-------------------------28-29
2.9.1 International financial reporting standards-----------------29-30
2. 10 The need for accounting standards in developing economies-------31-32
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3 .1 Research design-----------------------------------------------------33
3.2 Area of study-----------------------------------------------------33-34
3.3 Population of study--------------------------------------------------34
3.4 Sample size determination-------------------------------------34-35
3. 5 Sources of data------------------------------------------------------35
3.6 Design and administration of questionnaire---------------36-37
3.7 Validity of instrument-----------------------------------------------37
3.8 Reliability of instrument--------------------- ------ -- ------- - -- ---- -37
3. 9 Data analysis technique----------------------------------------37 -38
CHAPTER FOUR
PRESENTATION,ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATIONOF DATA
4.1 Data presentation and analysis---------------------------39-42
4.2 h ypothesis testing------------------------------------------43-4 7
4.3 Interpretation of data---------------------------------------43-4 7
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary of findings---------------------------------------48-50
5. 2 Conclusion----------------------------------------------------50-51
5.3 Recommendations-------------------------------------------51-53
Questionnaire-----------------------------------------------54-57
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EJL~RECHUKWU, 1 (2020). RELEVANCE OF ACCOUNTING STANDARDS IN DEVELOPING ECONOMIES; NIGERIA EXPERIENCE. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Nov 24, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/relevance-of-accounting-standards-in-developing-economies-nigeria-experience
15455, EJL~RECHUKWU. "RELEVANCE OF ACCOUNTING STANDARDS IN DEVELOPING ECONOMIES; NIGERIA EXPERIENCE" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 15 Apr. 2020, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/relevance-of-accounting-standards-in-developing-economies-nigeria-experience. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
15455, EJL~RECHUKWU. "RELEVANCE OF ACCOUNTING STANDARDS IN DEVELOPING ECONOMIES; NIGERIA EXPERIENCE". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 15 Apr. 2020. Web. 24 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/relevance-of-accounting-standards-in-developing-economies-nigeria-experience >.
15455, EJL~RECHUKWU. "RELEVANCE OF ACCOUNTING STANDARDS IN DEVELOPING ECONOMIES; NIGERIA EXPERIENCE" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2020). Accessed 24 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/relevance-of-accounting-standards-in-developing-economies-nigeria-experience