ABSTRACT

This project work was on the role of the accountant in poverty alleviation programme of the federal government with particular note on Enugu North local government area.

The objectives of the study among others were: To determine the role of the Accountant in the poverty alleviation programme of Enugu North local government area.

To determine whether the role of the accountant is of relevant in the planning of programmes and policies of the poverty alleviation programme in Enugu North local government area.

In view of this an indepth literature, review was carried of related materials, journals, and text books, Beside, data were elicited through the use of Questionnire and oral interview conducted.

These data were analysed and presented using statistical technique such as tables and percentages.  The data was used to test the three hypothesis formulated.

Based on the data analysed these findings were made:

It was discovered that the poverty alleviation programme was geared towards, providing food, security, reducing unemployment and increasing the standard of living of the citizens.

Inspite of the rigorious effort by the three tiers government and the huge sum that has been spent so far, the impact is yet to be felt even in Enugu North Local Government Area.

It was discovered that the local government authorities particularly the poverty alleviation committee have made contentious effort towards mobilization of savings by intermediating between those that have the needed resources (donors) and those that need then (grassroots).

In the light of these findings recommendation were also made which include:

Enlightment campaign programme aimed at informing and educating the citizens and individuals domiciled within Enugu on the relevance benefit and right attitude towards poverty alleviation programme.

Periodic account audit should be carried out semi annually in other to determine the amount and the effect of funds disbursed courtesy of the poverty alleviation programme.

There should be proper integration and role definition with particular emphasis on the place of the accountant in other to guarantee maximum result which will invariably lead to a noticeable impact of the programme at the grass root lead.

The researcher strongly believe that if the measures are taken it will help to create positive impact of poverty alleviation programme at the grass root level.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title page

Dedication

Acknowledgement

Abstract

Proposal

Table of contents

CHAPTER ONE

1.0Introduction

1.1Purpose of the problem

1.2statement of the problem

1.3objectives of the study

1.4research hypothesis

1.5scope / limitation of the study

1.6significance of the study

1.7Definition of terms

CHAPTER TWO

2.0Review of related literature

2.1Nature and scope of accounting

2.2Qualifications of an accountant

2.3The functional role of an accountant

2.4Benefits

2.5The poverty alleviation programme 

of the federal government.

CHAPTER THREE

3.0Research Methodology

3.1Sources of data

3.2Research instrument

3.3Population of study

3.4Sampling technique

3.5Determination of sample size

3.6Validation of instrument

3.7Test statistics

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0Introduction

4.1Data presentation, analysis and interpretation

4.2Test of hypothesis

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0Introduction

5.1Summary of findings

5.2Recommendation

5.3Conclusions

5.4Suggestions for further studies

Appendix I Questionnaire

Appendix ii Bibliography