Project – THE USEFULNESS OF FINANCIAL RATIO ANALYSIS AS A TOOL FOR ENHANCEMENT OF CORPORATE INVESTMENT DECISIONS
ABSRACT
This study seeks to determine the usefulness of financial ratio analysis as a tool for enhancement of corporate investment decisions of listed Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE) from 2005-2013. There were three ratios used which were selected based on CAMEL ratio. Capital adequacy ratio was the dependent variable. The explanatory variables are liquidity ratio and profitability ratio. Liquidity ratio includes; cash & cash equivalent/ Total Liabilities, Loan and Advances/Total Assets, Loan and Advances/ Total Deposits while profitability ratio includes; Return on Assets, Return on Equity and Net interest income / Loan and Advances. Descriptive methodology, correlation and regression analysis were applied to data obtained from the financial statement of the banks using the Statistical Package for Social Student (SPSS). The result showed a weak and negative relationship among when ratios are considered in isolation but a strong relationship was exhibited when all the ratios were analysed in aggregate. The studies thus conclude that financial ratios can be useful for business investment decision making when other intervening factors are incorporated.
Project – THE USEFULNESS OF FINANCIAL RATIO ANALYSIS AS A TOOL FOR ENHANCEMENT OF CORPORATE INVESTMENT DECISIONS
RESEARCH PROJECT CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE - INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
1.2 Statement of problem
1.3 Objective of the study
1.4 Research Hypotheses
1.5 Significance of the study
1.6 Scope and limitation of the study
1.7 Definition of terms
1.8 Organization of the study
CHAPETR TWO – LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Conceptual Framework
2.3. Theoretical Framework
2.4 Empirical Review
CHAPETR THREE - RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Study Area
3.3 Population of the Study
3.4 Sample Size and Sampling Technique
3.5 Instrument for Data Collection
3.6 Validity of the Instrument
3.7 Reliability of the Instrument
3.8 Method of Data Collection
3.9 Method of Data Analysis
3.9 Method of Data Analysis
3.10 Ethical Considerations
CHAPTER FOUR - DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1. Introduction
4.2 Demographic Profiles of Respondents
4.2 Research Questions
4.3. Testing of Research Hypothesis
4.4 Discussion of Findings
CHAPTER FIVE – SUMMARY, CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Summary
5.3 Conclusion
5.4 Recommendation
REFERENCES
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