ARSTRACT
This research, work examined the impact of
internal audit functions on productivity in I muahia Louth local Government
Area. A descriptive survey design uw adopted while simple random sampling was
the sample procedure. -15 staff offinance department was randomly sampled from
a population of 56 staff. Ouestionnaire was employed in data collection and
data were analyzed using simple percentages, /rcqnencies and means while the
hypotheses were tested using Chi-square analysis on S/’SS version 21. The study
revealed that internal auditors were effective m discharging their duties to a
moderate extent thereby enhance productivity in Umuahia South Local Government
Area, h was also observed that auditors exercise. their responsibilities
independently but their decisions on terminating an auditor is sometimes
influenced by the council. U was also observed that they were not regularly
rotated to ensure efficient coverage of their role as al when due. However,
lack offacilities. lack oftotal internal audit Independence and restriction of
auditorsfrom certain files were some identified factors that hamper
auditfunctions andproductivity in the study area. The test of hypothesis
indicated that there is a significant relationship between internal audit
functions and the proauctivily of the organization. Hence, effective and
efficient internal audit functions and productivity demand an effective
implementation of standard auditing policies.
EZEIGBO, E (2024). Effect of Internal Audit Function and Productivity on Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State:- Ezeigbo, Joy I. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Oct 30, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-internal-audit-function-and-productivity-on-umuahia-south-local-government-area-of-abia-state-ezeigbo-joy-i-7-2
EZEIGBO, EZEIGBO. "Effect of Internal Audit Function and Productivity on Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State:- Ezeigbo, Joy I" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 21 Aug. 2024, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-internal-audit-function-and-productivity-on-umuahia-south-local-government-area-of-abia-state-ezeigbo-joy-i-7-2. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
EZEIGBO, EZEIGBO. "Effect of Internal Audit Function and Productivity on Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State:- Ezeigbo, Joy I". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 21 Aug. 2024. Web. 30 Oct. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-internal-audit-function-and-productivity-on-umuahia-south-local-government-area-of-abia-state-ezeigbo-joy-i-7-2 >.
EZEIGBO, EZEIGBO. "Effect of Internal Audit Function and Productivity on Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State:- Ezeigbo, Joy I" Mouau.afribary.org (2024). Accessed 30 Oct. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-internal-audit-function-and-productivity-on-umuahia-south-local-government-area-of-abia-state-ezeigbo-joy-i-7-2