The Impact of Forensic Accounting on the Growth and Development of the Nigerian Economy. A Case Study of Nigerian Stock Exchange

Bachelor Thesis , 2022 , 54 Pages , Grade: A

Business economics - Banking, Stock Exchanges, Insurance, Accounting

This study centered on the impact of forensic accounting on the growth and development of the Nigerian economy. The Nigerian stock exchange was used as a case study. The population of the study consisted of 57 people comprising the employees, registrars, stockbrokers and issuing houses of the stock exchange.

The major objective of this study is to determine how much impact forensic accounting has had on the growth and development of the Nigerian economy. The research design used in this study is descriptive survey research design. The finding revealed that forensic accounting has had and will continually have a positive impact on the Nigeria economy if given the chance. Structurally, Chapter one deals with the introduction of research work. Chapter two deals with the review of related literature drawn from the textbooks, articles in newspapers and Journals. Chapter three deals with the statement of the methodology used for the research study. Chapter four deals with data presentation, analysis and its subsequent interpretation. From the research of the study, conclusions were drawn and recommendations were made. These were done in chapter five. As a result of the findings of this work, the following recommendations were made: i) There should be creation of awareness of forensic accounting in Nigeria ii) More forensic accountants should be trained iii) Forensic accountants should be sent to review the financial statements of the various ministries and parastatals in Nigeria. The results from this study will educate on the effect of accounting software on the processing and management of accounting information system.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
• 1.1 Background of the Study.
• 1.2 Statement of Problem.
• 1.3 Objective of the Study.
• 1.4 Research Questions.....
• 1.5 Research Hypothesis
• 1.6 Significance of the Study.
• 1.7 Scope of the Study.
• 1.8 Limitation of the Study.
• 1.9 Operational Definition of Terms
• REFERENCES.
• CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE.
• 2.1 Conceptual Review.......
• 2.1.1 Forensic Accounting..
• 2.1.2 Concept of Forensic Accounting
• 2.1.3 Need for Forensic Accounting.
• 2.1.4 Responsibilities of Forensic Accountants in Detecting Fraud...........
• 2.1.5 Concept of Fraud......
• 2.1.6 Forensic Accounting and Auditing ...
• 2.1.7 Scope of Forensic Accounting.
• 2.1.8 Qualities of a Forensic Accountant..
• 2.1.9 Forensic Accounting as a Tool for Crime Detection
• 2.1.10 Operational Ethics of Forensic Accounting.

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research work aims to explore the impact of forensic accounting on the growth and development of the Nigerian economy, focusing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange as a case study.

• The role of forensic accounting in detecting and preventing fraud in the Nigerian economy.
• The contribution of forensic accounting to the transparency and accountability of financial reporting in Nigeria.
• The impact of forensic accounting on investor confidence and market stability in the Nigerian Stock Exchange.
• The potential for forensic accounting to support economic growth and development in Nigeria.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter One provides an introduction to the research work, outlining the background of the study, the statement of the problem, the objectives, research questions, hypothesis, significance, scope, limitations, and operational definitions of key terms.

Chapter Two delves into a review of related literature, providing a conceptual overview of forensic accounting. It explores the concept, need, responsibilities, scope, qualities, and ethical considerations of forensic accounting, as well as its relationship with auditing and fraud detection.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The research focuses on the intersection of forensic accounting, economic growth, and development in Nigeria. Key terms and concepts include forensic accounting, fraud detection, financial reporting, investor confidence, market stability, and the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

• College: University of Nigeria (Accounting)
• Grade: A
• Author: Iniubong Okon (Author)
• Publication Year: 2022
• Pages: 54
• Catalog Number: V1406559
• ISBN (PDF): 9783346959195
• ISBN (Book): 9783346959201
• Language: English
• Tags: accounting, fraud, detection, forensics, accountants