ABSTRACT
Accounting information is the back bone of decision making since decisions are taken at all levels of management ranging from the managers at the corporate level to those at the operational level within the organisation. Accounting information is absolutely vital to any business enterprises in planning, controlling, budgeting and forecasting. The aim of this research work is therefore directed towards the “Function of Accounting Information in decision Making in Business Organisation†ith particular reference to First Bank Plc, Onitsha.
Chapter one introduces the research topic, by giving general description of the area of study, the origin of bank under study was critically race and its achievements and successes thereon in course of this work, the researcher encountered some problem ranging from finance, inadequate data collection to time limitation. The purpose of the study, relevant research questions statement of hypothesis, delimitations and assumptions of the study were stated as well as the significance of the research problem and justification for investigation it.
Chapter two reviews related literature on the topic under consideration. Model and theories relevant to the research questions and hypothesis were also examined, current literature base on each of the relevant variable of the chapter was made.
Chapter three stress the various research method used in conducing this work such as the use of the questionnaire face to face interviews and does observation, limitation of the methodology adoption in this work is also examined.
Chapter four discusses the presentation and analysis of data collected as depicted by use of questionnaires and face to face interview.
Chapter five reviews in details the summary of the findings, conclusions drawn from the findings, recommendation base on the conclusion as well as suggestions for further studies on the topic so as to incorporate most recent improvement and advancements which are like to develop in the nearest future.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.01General Description of the Area of Study
1.02History of the case study organisation
1.03Statement of the problem
1.04Purpose of the study
1.05Relevant research question “Tentativeâ€
1.06Definition of “Unfamiliar†terms/concepts
1.07Delimitation “scope†of the study
1.08Assumptions
1.09Sign of the research problem and justification for investigating it.
CHAPTER TWO
2.00 Review of literature
2.01Historical background of research problem
2.02 “Models†Historical Development of Accounting
2.03Current literature based on each of the relevant variables of the model or theory.
2.04Function of Accounting information decision making
2.05Summary of Chapter two
CHAPTER THREE
3.00Research methodology
3.01A brief outline of the chapter
3.02Restatement of research question and hypothesis
3.03Characteristic of the study population
3.04Sampling design and procedures
3.05Data collection instrument
3.06Pilot study test of validity and reliability of the study instrument
3.07Administration of the data collection instrument
3.08Procedures for processing collection data
3.09Limitations of the methodology
CHAPTER FOUR
4.00Presentation and analysis of data
4.01A brief introduction of the chapter
4.02Criterion group returns, respondent characteristic and classification
4.03Presentation and Analysis of Data According to research questions
CHAPTER FIVE
5.00 Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
5.01Summary
5.02Conclusion
5.03Recommendation
5.04Suggestion for furthers studies
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