Accounting And Ethics
(A Case Study Of Western Delta University)
The Study investigated Accounting and Ethics in Western Delta University. The purpose of the study is to examine professional code of ethics and accounting quality in Western Delta University. The research Design used in this study was descriptive survey. The population of the study comprises five (5) Accounting Lecturers in Accounting Department of Western Delta University. The sample size is five (5) Accounting Lecturers in Accounting Department because the population is small. Four research questions were formulated through the use of questionnaires which was administered directly to the sampled respondents. The findings revealed that the fundamental principle to guide the successful practice of accounting and improve reporting is honesty. That objectivity play strong role in accounting reporting in Western Delta University. That professional competency and due care play a strong role in accounting report of Western Delta University. That confidentiality play a great role in accounting practices in Western Delta University. In conclusion, if the code of professional ethics can be adopted by professional accountant, accounting practices and reporting will be of high quality.
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Pages
TITLE PAGE
CERTIFICATION
APPROVAL PAGE
DEDICATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABSTRACT
CHAPTER ONE:
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 6
Objective of the Study 8
Research Questions 8
Hypotheses 9
Significance of the Study
CHAPTER 2:
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Introduction 11
Emergence of Ethics 11
Professional Code of Ethics 12
Accounting Ethics and its Fundamental Principle 15
Accounting Reporting Quality 17
Qualitative Characteristics of Accounting Information 19
Measurement of Accounting Reporting Qualities 22
Theories of Accounting and Ethics 25
Ethics and Accounting Reporting Quality 33
CHAPTER THREE:
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Introduction 40
Research Design
Population of the Study 40
Sample Size of the Study 40
Research Instrument 40
Research Instrument 40
Validity and Reliability of the Research Instrument 41
Analytical Frame Work Model Specification 41
Method of Data Analysis 42
CHAPTER 4:
PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA
Research Questions and Analysis 43
CHAPTER FIVE:
DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Discussion of Findings 47
Conclusion 50
Recommendations 50
Limitations 51
Suggestions for Further Studies 51
Reference 52
Appendix 55
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