ABSTRACT
Small scale enterprises are vehicle of national growth and development. They contribute immensely to the economy by creation of employment of indigenous technology and contribute substantially to the gross domestic product of the country. The motive of this project is to highlight and evaluate the accounting challenges witnessed by small and medium scale enterprises. Although small and medium scale enterprises play vital role in the economy but are still constrained by problems such as shortage of raw materials, liquidity crisis etc. To effectively carry out this study, primary and secondary data were used to analyze it and chi-square; a statistical tool was further used to analyze and interpret data gotten from the questionnaires. It was discovered from our analysis that accounting analysis have no positive relationship with small and medium scale enterprises failure but more effects on the part of there enterprises to conduct accounting analysis could mean greater opportunity for them to survive or succeed. The researcher is of the opinion that seminars and workshops should be organized by both the federal and state government from time to time to educate them so as to avoid the problem of accounting and other problems facing small and medium scale industrialists.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Declaration
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Table of Contents
List of Tables
Abstract
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of Problems
1.3 Objectives of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Research Hypothesis
1.6 Justification of the Study
1.7 Scope of the Study
1.8 Limitation of the Study
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.0 Introduction 8
2.1 Small Scale Enterprise 8
2.2 Characteristics of Small Enterprises in Nigeria 11
2.3 Importance of Small Scale Enterprise in the Economy 11
2.4 Accounting Problems of Small Scale Enterprises 12
2.4.1 Accountability and Record Keeping 13
2.4.2 Inadequate Financing 14
2.4.3 Inexperience and Inadequate Training 15
2.4.4 Quality of Personnel and Recruitment 17
2.4.5 Managerial Deficiency 18
2.4.6 Inappropriate Feasibility Studies of Small Businesses 18
2.4. 7 Lack of Business Education of the Small and Medium Scale Enterprise Operators 2.4.8 Inadequacy of Infrastructural Facilities 21
2.5 Accounting System and Procedure 23
2.6 Accounting Information 24
2.7 The Accounting Process 25
2.8 Accounting as a Language 26
2.9 Accounting Information and the Decision Process 28
2.10 The Roles of Accounting in Decision Making 28
2.11 Roles of Accounting Information in a Business Organization 29
2.12 Specific Uses of Accounting Information in Business 30
CHAPTER THREE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.0 Introduction 33
3.1 Research Design 33
3.2 Area of the Study 33
3.3 Population of the Study 34
3.4.1 Sample and Sampling Technique 34
3.4.2 Sampling Technique 34
3.5 Sources of Data Collection 35
3.5.1 Primary Data 35
3.5.2 Secondary Data 35
3.6 Data Collection and Procedures 35
3.6.1 Personal Interviews 35
3.6.2 Questionnaires 35
3.6.3 Validity and Reliability oflnstruments 36
3.6.3.1 Validity Test 36
3.6.3.2 Reliability Test 36
3.6.4 Administration of Instrument 36
3.7 Data Analysis Technique 36
3.7.1 Types of Figures and Percentage 36
3.7.2.1 Statistical Technique Approach 37
3.7.3 Test of Hypothesis 37
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSTS AND DISCUSSION
4.0 Introduction
4.1 Presentation of Data 38
4.2 Analysis of Data 38
4.2.1 Demographic Profile of Respondents 39
4.2.2 Analysis of Research Question 41
4.3 Hypothesis Testing 49
4.3.1 Testing for Hol 49
4.3.2 Testing for Ho2 51
4.4 Discussion 53
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.0 Introduction 55
Summary 55
Conclusion 56
5.3 Recommendation 57
Bibliography 60
Apendix
IGBI, M (2020). AN EVALUATION OF ACCOUNTING CHALLENGES OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 24, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/an-evaluation-of-accounting-challenges-of-small-and-medium-scale-enterprises-in-nigeria
MOUAU/06/6128, IGBI. "AN EVALUATION OF ACCOUNTING CHALLENGES OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 26 Mar. 2020, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/an-evaluation-of-accounting-challenges-of-small-and-medium-scale-enterprises-in-nigeria. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
MOUAU/06/6128, IGBI. "AN EVALUATION OF ACCOUNTING CHALLENGES OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 26 Mar. 2020. Web. 24 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/an-evaluation-of-accounting-challenges-of-small-and-medium-scale-enterprises-in-nigeria >.
MOUAU/06/6128, IGBI. "AN EVALUATION OF ACCOUNTING CHALLENGES OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA" Mouau.afribary.org (2020). Accessed 24 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/an-evaluation-of-accounting-challenges-of-small-and-medium-scale-enterprises-in-nigeria