This study aimed to investigate the “investigation into the impact of government expenditure on the economic growth of Wobulenzi town council in Luwero district”. The objectives of the study used were; To evaluate the relationship between government expenditure and economic growth a case study of Wobulenzi Town Council, Luwero District, to assess the effects of expenditure in education on economic growth a case study of Wobulenzi Town Council, Luwero District, to determine the impact of recurrent expenditure on economic growth a case study of Wobulenzi Town Council, Luwero Do achieve this objective, the study sampled 60 respondents using stratified random sampling, division education officer, mayor and other politicians using purpose sampling method. In their response as to whether government expenditure has boosted inflation and expected inflation, 42% strongly agreed that government spending can have the beneficial effect of lowering real interest rates and stimulating the economy further, 25% of the respondents agreed to the statement, 8% remained undecided, while 17% strongly disagreed and 8% disagree. The government should allocate more resources to areas of physical infrastructural development in order to stimulate economic growth as envisaged in the vision 2030. Furthermore, high government expenditure on transportation and communication and energy creates an enabling environment for business to thrive through reduced cost of production.

This study focused on E-marketing and growth of SMOs. In this study e-marketing (measured by e-marketing channels, e-marketing techniques and e-marketing benefits attributes) was the independent variable and growth of SMOs (measured by cost minimization, marketsize and profitability) was the dependent variable. The study used cross sectional design which enabled the researcher to draw the samples from the population over a short period of time. The study focused on the pride microfinance employees. Each of the departments was used as a cluster in which stratified random sampling was used to select the respondents from all layers in the cluster. Primary data and secondary data collection methods were used. Quantitative methods were used to collect and analyze the data.The research findings shown by correlation analysis generally indicated that there was a significant positive relationship between the e-marketing measures (e-marketing channels, e-marketing techniques and e-marketing benefits) and growth of SMOs measures (cost minimization, marketsize and profitability). From the findings, it was observed that all the independent variables were good and significant predictors, with e-marketing benefits being the best predictor because it had the highest Beta value (.718). This is further supported by the sig. values (p = .000 < .01), followed by emarketing channels and finally e-marketing techniques.The researcher recommended that the management of pride microfinance should put more resources into emarketing for support the growth of the organization.

The study aimed at broadcast media and growth of domestic tourism in uganda and it was guided by the following objectives; To identify role of broadcast media encounters experienced at Mengo palace, to assess the quality of domestic tourism experience at Mengo palace and to examine how existing quality of broadcast media influence domestic tourism experiences at Mengo palace. The study adopted a descriptive correlation design in order to describe the nature of the situation as it exists at the time of the study and to explore the cause of the particular phenomena (Creswell, 1994). Both quantitative and qualitative methods were employed. The quantitative pattern utilized techniques and measurements that generate numerical or quantifiable data and statistical tools was utilized for analysis. The researcher used both random sampling and purposive sampling techniques to collect data from the survey population. A representation number of respondents was selected at Mengo palace. According to the findings, 15 respondents out of 30 strongly agreed that one of the factors that affect social media and tourism was changing environment of social media where by one of the tourists said that “broadcasting media was becoming difficult to use due to the fact that you can’t be sure when it was cut off and also due to the tax that has to be paid before using social media was becoming impossible for people like me who is a foreigner and not used of such kind of restrictions on social media. The study recommends for proper maintenance of the information center Uganda Museum. More stocking of information encouraged since most tourists do visit to search for more knowledge about its unique products and services.

The study aimed at computerized accounting system and organizational performance/productivity at Arua district local government, headquarters and it was guided by the following objectives; To assess the Importance of computerized accounting system in the organization, to assess the effect of computerized accounting system on organizational performance, to assess the challenges encountered with the use of computerized accounting systems at Arua District Local Government and to examine the relationship between computerized accounting system and organizational performance. A qualitative method was used to explore computerized accounting system through an organizational level by reviewing the perceptions and practices of communication business leaders, accountants and auditors who have had at least1 year of proven success with computerized accounting systems. The study population was constituted mainly by the employees of Arua district Local Government Headquarters. These include Chief Administrative Officer, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Principle Human Resource Officer, Chief Finance Officer 9 Head of departments, 4 accounting officers, and operational staff totaling to 20 staff. In investigating more on organization performance, the researcher requested respondents to rate the organization performance. The results indicated that organization performance ranged from 45% to 99% and about 76% on average. This meant that organizations had a good performance on average. This performance was consistent with the stated response regarding the agreement that Computerized Accounting System increases organization performance. Government has to set policies, strategies and programs that enable majority of the people to get education. Education is a key to productivity. The use of computerized accounting system requires someone with computer knowledge and accounting knowledge.

The purpose of the study was to investigate the role of tax education on revenue collection as a perception of tax payers in Kiwatule Wakiso Division. The study was based on the findings from 33 respondents out of the sample size of 40. The objectives of the study were to evaluate the effectiveness of tax education in Local Governments Wakiso District, to establish the level of Revenue performance in Local Governments, to establish the relationship between tax education and level of Revenue performance in Kiwatule Wakiso district. Data was collected from the accountants and accounting assistants of Kiwatule in Wakiso District. The findings of the study in this report indicated that majority of the respondents informed the researcher that they would be sensitized about tax education in business seminars and on posters/banners. Respondents also informed the researcher that there was a very high relationship between tax education and revenue collection. The study had focused on the effectiveness of taxpayer’s education in revenue collection by URA. Although improved revenue collection is a function of many strategic measures, this study was limited to the single aspect of taxpayer education, Therefore, further research is proposed to determine the effectiveness of other strategic measures such as staff training, reforms and modernization of operations, institution of management contracts, and attainment of quality.

The researcher investigated' accounting information system and quality of financial reports produced by commercial banks. The study was guided by three research objectives which were; to establish the different accounting information system employed by equity bank, kabalagala, to examine the qualities of financial reports produced by equity bank, kabalagala, to determine the procedures involved in financial reporting at equity bank kabalagala. The methodology involved in the use a cross sectional research design were data collected once a cross section of respondents were selected both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used in data collection and analysis. The study population constituted of 100 respondents comprising of the staff members and clients of the equity bank kabalagala branch. The data collection instruments involved the use of questionnaires and interviews. The findings reviewed that the accounting system used at the equity are managerial accounting system, computerized accounting system, inventory accounting system, industry specific accounting system. The producers used in financial reporting include entering data into the financial data base [FDB] and into the account, data is red and merged, the results are obtained after merging, determination of the balance method, results data are obtained, lastly, financial statement items are obtained. The effects of accounting information system of quality of financial reports produced by equity bank include but not limited to increasing speed of carrying out routine financial transactions, ensuring timelines that leads to timely delivery of financial reports to the top managers and facilitation of quick analysis of financial reports. The research recommended that government and the other entire stake should fully support the use of computerized accounting system and this involves investing in the sector to improve on the quality-of-service delivery in the society. Organization which under take the use of computerized accounting system should create backup of all their operations to limit the possibility of total loss in case of various attacks

The study aimed at the impact of saving and credit cooperative societies credit policies on the economic development of communities of Kajjansi community and it was guided by the following objectives; To analyze the effects of loan interest rates offered by SACCOs in Kajjansi Community on members economic development, to analyze the effect of Credit period offered by SACCOS in Kajjansi Community on the economic development of its members and to find out whether SACCOS in Kajjansi Community offer loan size that meets their members demands. The study was based on a cross sectional correlation and survey designs and employed both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The study considered a quantitative approach because it comprised of variables measured with numbers and analyzed with statistical procedures in order to determine whether SACCOs’ Credit Policy effect on members’ economic development. The qualitative approach gave precise and testable expression to qualitative ideas. From the findings, ANOVA results shown that aspects of credit policies can be used to explain variations in MED. The sig value (0.000) was less than the level significance (0.05) and therefore the null hypothesis was rejected. The F-statistics (F=124.025) was far greater than the P-value (0.000) hence a further confirmation that aspects of credit policies were significantly influential requisites in the determination of MED at SACCOs. Further, results indicated that the residual value (80.896) was greater than the regression value (43.329) which meant that though some aspects in credit policies do influence MED, there were other factors that highly influenced MED when a qualitative question was raised regarding ways to improve credit policies, the following suggestions were advanced: From the findings, SACCOs should involve all stakeholders in the review of the Credit policies the same policies should be properly communicated to all those concerned.

The study aimed at audit practices and managing fraud in organizations with a case study of top rank consults, kampala and it was guided by the following objectives; To analyze the effect of internal auditing on fraud management at Top Rank Consult Services Uganda Ltd, to analyze the role of external auditing on fraud management at Top Rank Consult Services Uganda Ltd and to assess the effect of internal control activities on fraud management in Top Rank Consult Services Uganda Ltd. From the findings, the coefficient 0.049 shown that a unit increase in internal audit on average led to 0.049 increase in management of asset misappropriation fraud. The p-value (0.00) <0.05 (was statistically significant at 95% confidence level); this implied that; internal audit had a significant positive relationship with the management of asset misappropriation fraud in an organization. The coefficient 0.252 shown that a unit increase in internal audit led on average 0.252 increases in the management of financial statement fraud in an organization. The p-value (0.00) <0.05 (was statistically significant at 95% confidence level); this implied that; internal audit had a significant positive relationship with efficient management of financial statements fraud in organizations. The study recommends that organizations should ensure they have enough controls and procedures to facilitate their smooth operations.

The study is intended to assess the effects of ATM use on customer satisfaction in banking. The study will be driven by the fact that ATM use access to bank services beyond working hours and days. This is supported by diffusion innovation theory since ATM innovation was result of a need to initiate a computerized telecommunication device to provide 24/7. It study will be guided by three research objectives: examining the forms of customer satisfaction in the use of ATM, Identifying the challenges of ATM use, and strategies to strengthen customer satisfaction. The study was both qualitative and quantitative survey design, non-experimental and cross sectional in nature. The primary data was collected using questionnaires method from 15 respondents using a technique of random sampling and analyzed with SPSS. The findings from the respondents helped to know the challenges faced in the use of ATM and the different strategies to strengthen customer satisfaction. The results revealed the challenges faced in the use of ATM in Bank of Africa Bulaga Mini Branch, regarding whether incorrect inserting of ATM card due to illiteracy level hinders ATM use results indicates the mean 4.47 and the standard deviation of 0.640. Majority of the respondents agreed to this challenge implying that there is a challenge of incorrect inserting in of the card. Finding whether limited cash withdraw is a challenge on the use of ATM at Bank of Africa results indicates the mean of 4.93 and the standard deviation of 0.258. Bank of Africa Bulaga Uganda should sensitize customers on the proper use of ATM using local media like churches, mosques as the need to strengthen customer satisfaction

The study aimed at civil society organizations and community development and was guided by the following objectives; To assess the contributions of CSOs towards community development of Uganda, to analyze the relation between CSOs and community development in Uganda and to examine the constraints of CSOs performance in Uganda. The researcher ensured that both qualitative and quantitative data was collected using survey method. For the qualitative data, the collection methods involved mainly interviews while for the quantitative data, a questionnaire was used. Quantitative data was analyzed using mean, Pearson Correlation product moment and regression with the help of the SPSS computer package. From the findings, 12(30%) of the respondents strongly agreed and 16(40%) agreed respectively that CSOs contribute towards community development in Kawempe division the crime rate participate in global governance. Accordingly, 8(20%) were not sure, 4(10%) disagreed and none strongly disagreed to the idea. The table then shows that 14(30%) of the respondents strongly agreed that CSOs participate in monitoring government compliance with human rights treaties, 20(60%) agreed, 1(2%) they were not sure, and non-strongly agreed to the idea. Developing effective links and trust-based relationships with policymakers, the media and other stakeholders is necessary for CSOs to engage fully with policy processes. CSOs can do this by making the most of existing links, by getting to know other actors, and working through existing networks and coalitions.