ABSTRACT

The aim of this research work is to appraise impact of credit management on the profitability of a manufacturing firm focused on Unilever Nigerian Plc Aba. This is because; Trade credit is a short term source of financial, sometime it takes the form of bill payable. The statement problems of this research bank about the poor level of credit management and also the problems which the firms encounter as a result of high rate of bad debt. The objectvies of this research study is to determine the impact of credit management on the profitability of a manufacturing firm and to identii5' the problems associated with the credit management of the manufacture firm. Furthermore the research work will be in immense signicant to the staff of Unilever Nigeria Plc Aba as well as the student and the researcher since it aims at providing effect means of reducing default in collection of account. Also research question like; what is the impact on the profitability of a manufacturing firm and what are the problem associated with credit in manufacturing firm? Etc in treating and analyzing the data collected, an extensive use of tab u/ar information and percentage were of great importance. In the light of the finding and conclusion of this work, the following recommendation are put up ;ihat then should be a regular review of credit policies to suit the changes in the business environment and also provide credit management in an organization since most business operation are based on credit term.