THE PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED BY EXTERNAL AUDITORS IN AUDITING NIGERIAN COMPANIES (A CASE STUDY OF AKINTOLA WILLIAMS AND CO. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT, ENUGU)

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This work is a partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of Higher National Diploma in Accountancy. It is also designed in such a way as to help readers understand the problems encountered by external auditors in auditing Nigerian companies, their causes, their effects on the work of auditors and the possible solutions to eradicate these problems.

Chapter one was designed to give an overview of the research work. This chapter of the project dealt with the background of study, statement of hypothesis, significance of the study and scope then limitations. Also covered here is the definition of technical terms.

Chapter two was a review of previous work of other people on related literature and studies. Under this section, previous literature on the definition of auditing, types of auditing, qualification of auditors, appointment of auditors, removal & resignation of auditors and the problems of external auditors in auditing Nigerian companies were discussed.

In chapter three, the procedures or methodology adopted for carrying out the research was described. It highlighted the source of data, the research instrument and location of data.

Chapter four shared the actual presentation and analysis of the research obtained. The result of the research findings were presented in the stable terms and analysed.

In chapter five, the summary of the findings recommendations and conclusion were covered. In fact the work has been an interesting one and will be of great help to its audience.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title page

Approval page

Dedication

Acknowledgement

Abstract

Table of content

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of study

1.2 Statement of problems

1.3 Purpose of study

1.4 Research questions

1.5 Research hypothesis

1.6 Significant of the study

1.7 Scope and limitation of the study

1.8 Definition of terms

CHAPTER TWO

2.0 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.1 Definition of auditing

2.2 History of auditing

2.3 Objectives of auditing

2.4 Types of auditing

2.5 Qualification of auditors

2.5.1 Institute of chartered accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

2.5.2 Association of national accountants of Nigeria (ANAN)

2.6 Appointment of auditors

2.7 Removal of auditors and redress available to them

2.8 The problems of external auditors in Nigerian companies

CHAPTER THREE

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY

3.1 Sources of data

3.2 Location of data

3.3 Population size and sample selection

3.4 Method of data presentation

3.5 History of Akintola Williams & Co

CHAPTER FOUR

DATA PRESENTATION & ANALYSIS

4.1 Presentation and analysis response questionnaires

4.2 Oral interview

4.3 Testing of hypothesis

CHAPTER FIVE

FINDINGS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION

5.1 Summary of findings

5.2 Recommendations

5.3 Conclusion

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THE PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED BY EXTERNAL AUDITORS IN AUDITING NIGERIAN COMPANIES (A CASE STUDY OF AKINTOLA WILLIAMS AND CO. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT, ENUGU)

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