Internal Control Systems, Working Capital Management and Financial Performance of Private Institutions in Uganda: An Empirical Study in Mbarara District

This research adopted a cross-sectional and descriptive design. Data was collected using self administered questionnaire from those operating businesses in Mbarara municipality. Data was analyzed using a multivariate analysis technique and presented descriptively using mean, standard deviation and...

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Main Authors: Eton, Marus, Fabian, Mwosi, Siraje, Kaaya, Benard, Patrick Ogwel, Edward, Ahabwe
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Siraje, Kaaya
Benard, Patrick Ogwel
Edward, Ahabwe
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description This research adopted a cross-sectional and descriptive design. Data was collected using self administered questionnaire from those operating businesses in Mbarara municipality. Data was analyzed using a multivariate analysis technique and presented descriptively using mean, standard deviation and coefficient of variation. The study revealed that the businesses were weak at aligning their operations with set business procedures, guidelines and national laws The study also established that the current level of internal control systems is moderately effective. These are commendable practices especially in small and medium enterprise businesses. The moderate relationship between internal control systems and working management confirms the likelihood that these businesses conduct regular financial audits and endeavor to maintain reliable financial records. The study recommended that there is need for businesses to align their operations to national standards and also train their staff in internal control activities that ensure adherence to principles of accounting and financial records. Government has a role to play in protecting nationals against consumption of goods and services that do not measure to national or international standards
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spelling oai:idr.kab.ac.ug:20.500.12493-4222024-01-17T04:45:41Z Internal Control Systems, Working Capital Management and Financial Performance of Private Institutions in Uganda: An Empirical Study in Mbarara District Eton, Marus Fabian, Mwosi Siraje, Kaaya Benard, Patrick Ogwel Edward, Ahabwe Internal Control, Working capital management, Financial Performance, Profitability This research adopted a cross-sectional and descriptive design. Data was collected using self administered questionnaire from those operating businesses in Mbarara municipality. Data was analyzed using a multivariate analysis technique and presented descriptively using mean, standard deviation and coefficient of variation. The study revealed that the businesses were weak at aligning their operations with set business procedures, guidelines and national laws The study also established that the current level of internal control systems is moderately effective. These are commendable practices especially in small and medium enterprise businesses. The moderate relationship between internal control systems and working management confirms the likelihood that these businesses conduct regular financial audits and endeavor to maintain reliable financial records. The study recommended that there is need for businesses to align their operations to national standards and also train their staff in internal control activities that ensure adherence to principles of accounting and financial records. Government has a role to play in protecting nationals against consumption of goods and services that do not measure to national or international standards Kabale University 2020-06-19T09:36:51Z 2020-06-19T09:36:51Z 2020 Article 2250-0588 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/422 en_US application/pdf International Journal of Research in Engineering, IT and Social Sciences
spellingShingle Internal Control, Working capital management, Financial Performance, Profitability
Eton, Marus
Fabian, Mwosi
Siraje, Kaaya
Benard, Patrick Ogwel
Edward, Ahabwe
Internal Control Systems, Working Capital Management and Financial Performance of Private Institutions in Uganda: An Empirical Study in Mbarara District
title Internal Control Systems, Working Capital Management and Financial Performance of Private Institutions in Uganda: An Empirical Study in Mbarara District
title_full Internal Control Systems, Working Capital Management and Financial Performance of Private Institutions in Uganda: An Empirical Study in Mbarara District
title_fullStr Internal Control Systems, Working Capital Management and Financial Performance of Private Institutions in Uganda: An Empirical Study in Mbarara District
title_full_unstemmed Internal Control Systems, Working Capital Management and Financial Performance of Private Institutions in Uganda: An Empirical Study in Mbarara District
title_short Internal Control Systems, Working Capital Management and Financial Performance of Private Institutions in Uganda: An Empirical Study in Mbarara District
title_sort internal control systems working capital management and financial performance of private institutions in uganda an empirical study in mbarara district
topic Internal Control, Working capital management, Financial Performance, Profitability
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/422
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