DECLARATION

I Namboozo Salaama declare that this research report is my original work and has never been submitted
in any institution or university for an academic award to the best of my knowledge.

Sign Date.

Namboozo salaama
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

First and foremost, I would like to praise and extend my sincere gratitude to the almighty Allah for
providing me with good health during the time of writing this research proposal.

I would like to express my gratefulness to my supervisor Mr. Mukungu Isaac for his constructive
criticisms, guidance and encouragement. Iam equally indebted to all my lecturers for their knowledge
and skills imparted in me.

My special appreciation go to my friend Lubega Mansoor, Nasuru Magomu and those whose names
have not been mentioned.
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 APPROVAL

This is to certify that this work was conducted under my supervision and is ready for submission to the
faculty of science for examination.

Sign. Date

Mr. mukungu Isaac

Supervisor
 DEDICATION

I dedicate this work to my beloved mum Ms. Nafuna Aziida, my beloved father Mr. gidudu Musar4
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATION.i

APPROVALii

DEDICATIONiii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT...iv

ACRONYMS...v

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUD

1.0 Introduction. 1

1.1 Background of the study.. 1

1.2 Statement of the problem. 3

1.3 General Objectives . 4

1.3.1 Specific objectives 4

1.4. Research questions 4

1.5 Significance of the study.. 4

1.6 Scope of the study 5

CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 Introduction 6

2.2 Ways in which records are managed 6

2.3 Systems and policies. 8

2.4 Problems encountered in financial records management. 18

CHAPTER THREE

METHODOLOGY

3.0 Introduction......... 20

3.1 Research design.. 20

3.3 Study population. .. 20

3.4 Sample size.. 20

3.2 Area of the study.. .. 20

33.7 Data collection methods. 21

3.5.1 Questionnaire. 21

3.5.2 Interview schedules. 21

3.5.3 Observation 21

3.6 Validity and reliability.. 21

3.8.1 Reliability.. 21

3.8.2 Validity 22

3.9 Data analysis 22

3.10 Limitation of the study. 22

3.9 Ethical considerations.. 22