Abstract
This study examines the evaluation of designing an effective accounting system for non-profit making organization in Nigeria. The objective of this study is to find out if organization has a proper accounting and internal control system and also to find out if the members of the non-profit making organization are being exploited by the administrators. The data for this study are collected through questionnaire and personal interview. However, the questionnaire forms the major instrument of data collection.
The simple random sampling method is used to select the respondents of the study. It was found out that organization structure of the association impose accounting leaders and does not give them enough liberty. The study concludes that account and financial statement of the organization are subject to both internal and external auditing. It was recommended among others that comprehensive budget should be drawn up and as much as possible it should be made for revision if necessary.
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
The word non-profit making organizations explained that the organizations are not established for the purpose of making profits. Non-profit making organizations such as clubs, societies, charitable organizations and social organizations are established basically for the purpose of promoting the welfare and activities of the members and not for profit motive unlike business enterprise. This organization normally has founders, presidents, some executives and members. The formation of the non-profit making organization cannot be traced to a particular age. Most non profit making organizations has in their deed the right to partake in little business to maintain their organization and meet up with its expenses.