The Relevance of Accounting Records in Small Scale Business: The Nigerian Experience

Raymond A. Ezejiofor, Ezenyirimba Emmanuel and Moses C. Olise

International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2014, vol. 4, issue 12, 69-82

Abstract: This study was carried out to determine the contributions of accounting records in efficient performance of small scale business. Two hypotheses were formulated in line with the objectives of the study. Survey method was adopted and data were collected through the use of questionnaire. Data generated were analyzed with means, standard deviation and weighted value and the hypotheses formulated were tested using Z-test statistical technique. The study found The training of accountants by these institution and the various professional institutes should focus more on practical means of solving accounts reporting needs of small and medium scale enterprises; and that government should provide adequate financial assistance, this is because if there is adequate financial support, more unemployed Nigerians will engage in small scale enterprises thereby gain their means of living easily than looking for unavailable while collar job. The researchers recommend that the training of accountants by these institution and the various professional institutes should focus more on practical means of solving accounts reporting needs of small and medium scale enterprises; and that government should provide adequate financial assistance, this is because if there is adequate financial support, more unemployed Nigerians will engage in small scale enterprises thereby gain their means of living easily than looking for unavailable while collar job.

Keywords: Accounting records; small scale business and efficient performance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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