ABSTRACT
This work was designed to study the effect of fraud and its prevention on the performance of financial institution using UBA, Abraka. The purpose of the study is to know the causes of fraud and to know the extent in which fraud affects the performance of these financial institutions. Questionnaires were administered and retrieved, the simple percentage method was used to analyze the data collected. The major findings in this work is that there is a significant relationship between fraud and the performance of the financial institution. The researcher recommend adequate internal control to reduce the rate of fraud in the financial institutions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title i
Declaration ii
Approval iii
Dedication iv
Acknowledgement v
Abstract vi
Table of contents vii
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
1.2 Statement of the study
1.3 Objectives of the study
1.4 Research question
1.5 Significance of the study
1.6 Scope of the study
1.7 Limitation of study
1.8 Definition of terms
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 History of Fraud
2.2 What is fraud?
2.3 Types of fraud
24 Reporting of fraud and irregularities 12
2.5 Causes of fraud
2.6 Who are the Bank Fraudsters? 14
2.7 The legal Framework
2.8 Fraudulent practices in banking service 16
2.9 Why People Commit Fraud
2.10 Prevention of fraud 17
2.11 Banker code of conduct 18
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Designs
3.2 Population of the Study
3.3 Sample Size
3.4 Sample Technique
3.5 Research Instrument
3.6 Validation of the instrument
3.7 Reliability of the instrument
3.8 Method of data collection
3.9 Method of data analysis
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Presentation and analysis of research question 23
4.3 Discussion of findings 26
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Summary of Findings
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations
References
Appendix
Questionnaire
