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ABSTRACT
The aim of the study was to establish a relationship between the International Financial Reporting Standards and the quality of financial Reporting. The data required for this research work was basically the primary data, which was obtained through the use of questionnaire. Therefore, the research design used for this research work was the sample survey design. The population of this study was made up of the staff of the selected banks which was made up of male and female respondents from different levels particularly from the accounting and finance departments that have a direct dealing with financial reporting and financial statements.The sample size consists of 100 respondents from the organisation. The sampling technique used for this research work was the stratified sampling. The 5-point Likert Scale structured questionnaire was the fundamental instrument that was used for obtaining data for this research work and was validated by the researcher’s supervisor. The data obtained during the cause of the study was analyzed with the simple percentage, while Chi-square was used to test the hypotheses. The study found that effective auditing controls financial impropriety of the organization, the code of corporate governance helps to ensure that audit is done in the interest of stockholders thereby boosting confidence, the independence and objectivity of audit report helps to boost confidence and auditors are now obliged to take a much strict approach to their clients. The study recommends that global adoption of IFRS and that Nigeria banks should embrace best corporate governance practices and that .Nigerian banking sector should embrace best corporate governance practices.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Inside Cover Page ii
Certification iii
Dedication iv
Acknowledgement v
Abstract vi
Table of Content vii
CONTENTS PAGES
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem 3
1.3 Aim and Objectives of the Study 4
1.4 Relevant Research Questions 4
1.5 Relevant Research Hypotheses 5
1.6 Significance of the Study 5
1.7 Scope of the Study 6
1.8 Definition of Terms 6
References
CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Preamble 9
2.2 Theoretical Framework of the Study 9
2.3 Empirical Review of Previous Work in the Area of study 10
References
CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Preamble 39
3.2 Research Design. 39
3.3 Population of the Study 39
3.4 Sampling, Procedure and Sample Size 40
3.5 Data Collection Instrument and Validation 40
3.6 Method of Data Analysis 40
3.7 Limitation of the Study 41
References
CHAPTER 4: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Preamble 43
4.2 Presentation of Data According to Research questions 43
4.3 Test of Hypotheses 51
4.4 Discussion of findings 55
References
CHAPTER 5: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary 58
5.2 Conclusions 59
5.3 Recommendations 60
Bibliography
Appendix
LIST OF TABLES
Table 4.1. Data presentation of respondents’ Demographic Characteristics 43
Table 4.2: What is the impact of International Financial Reporting Standards on the quality of financial statements? 45
Table 4.3: What is the impact of financial reporting on the profitability and performance of banks in Nigeria? 47
Table 4.4: What is the relationship between financial reporting and shareholders’ wealth maximization? 50
Table 4.5: Effective auditing controls financial impropriety of the organization. 51
Table 4.6 Contingency Table 52
Table 4.7 Financial reporting significantly affects the profitability and performance of banks in Nigeria. 53
Table 4.8 Contingency Table 54
