Saudi Journal of Business and Management Studies (SJBMS)
Volume-2 | Issue-05 | 568-577
Original Research Article
Impact of Mandatory Information Disclosure on Compliance with CAMA 2004
Kwaji, Sini Fave, Ahmed Bello Bawa, Ishaya John Dabari
Published : May 30, 2017
Abstract
This study examined the impact of mandatory information disclosure on compliance with companies and
allied matter Act(CAMA) of telecommunication companies in Nigeria. The study adopted ex-post facto research design
which relied on secondary data collected from the financial statements of three (3) telecommunication companies for the
period of 2004 to 2015. The multiple regression model was used to analyze the data. The results indicated that computed
compliance index of telecommunication companies were partially complied (av.75.6%) with the requirements of
regulatory agencies. Furthermore, the finding revealed that accounting policies has significant impact at 1%, this shows
positive compliance by the telecommunication companies, balance sheet and profit and loss has significant impact at 5%.
This means that there is a partial compliance by the telecommunication companies, the auditor’s report has significant
impact at 10%, and this shows weak compliance by the telecommunication companies. While directors report is
insignificant. This means that there is non- compliance by the telecommunication companies. It is concluded that the
level of compliance with existing regulation required was partial which showed some internal weaknesses and
consequent distress in the operations of the telecommunication companies in Nigeria. To this effect, there is a clarion call
for the enforcement of full compliance by all the Telecommunication companies in Nigeria. It is therefore recommended
that National Communication Commission should monitor the compliance with the requirements of mandatory
information disclosure and pursue its objective to achieve best corporate governance practices in Nigerian
telecommunication companies.