ABSTRACT
The entrepreneur must have a range outlook on the intended business investments, business investments, examine the alternative uses of capital and account for financial requirement and carry sensitivity and risk analysis.
This study promises an analysis and illustration of the principles of feasibility and viability appraisals and highlights the essence of the subject matter. It also brings into focus the accountants essential contributions, which have hitherto tended to be cost in wide diffusion
In view of the objective of the study, the literature review examines the views of various writers on the subject matter. Its emphasis is on meaning, importance and components of feasibility and viability studies historical perspective and the role of the accountant thereof.
Research design and methodology details the method used in carrying out the research for the project. It specifies the sources of data, target population, sampling method and also describes the research instruments and method of administration and analysis of data.
Data presentationa dn analysis presnts a afeasbility case study of hosuehold cassava – starch milling plant. It details the findings of the researcher regarding the project and examiones.
Specifically the marketing, technical economic and social factors involved
Financial analysis and evaluation provides an illustration of the role of the accountant in a practical project appraisal situation. It details the application of the data presented above in making relevant financial projections for 5 years.
Also a matching of the projected cost against the projected revenue is done.
In conclusion, this study centered on the role of an accountant in a project evaluation which has been demonstrated in this study by the viability appraisal of operating a starch milling plant
Table of contents
Title page
Approval
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Table of content
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background to the study
1.2 Statement of the problem
1.3 The objective of the study
1.4 Scope of the study
1.5 Research questions
1.6 Significance of the study
1.7 Definition of the terms used in the study
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature review
2.1 Meaning and significance of feasibility and viability appraisal
2.2 Historical perspective
2.3 Basic distinction between feasibility and viability appraisal
2.4 The importance of feasibility and viability appraisal
2.5 Compared of feasibility and viability study
2.6 Roles of accountant in the formation and development of new enterprises
2.7 Feasibility and viability studies and accountant.
Chapter three
3.0 Research methodology
3.1 Research design
3.2 Population and sample size
3.3 Research instrument used
3.4 Design of interview guides
3.5 Method of data analysis
Chapter four
4.0 Data presentation
4.1 Data presentation and analysis of result
Chapter five
5.0 Summary of findings, recommendations and conclusion
5.1 Recommendations
5.2 Conclusions
References
Appendix I