EFFECT OF CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY ON FIRM PERFORMANCE

This study examined the effect of corporate accountability on firm performance, using Peachtree Accounting Training Companies in Warri, Delta State as a case study. The study employed primary sources of data through the use of questionnaires to obtain relevant information. The data were analyzed using simple percentage and chi-square statistical techniques. The results revealed a strong positive relationship between leverage and the performance of Peachtree Accounting Training Companies in Warri, Delta State. Based on the findings, the study suggests that firms should establish clear, consistent, and comprehensive policies and procedures to enhance overall performance. The results further indicate that effective corporate accountability requires an efficient management structure capable of monitoring activities and controlling fraud. The study therefore recommends active stakeholder engagement—such as employees, host communities, customers, and investors—in decision-making processes, as well as continuous improvement through the setting of ambitious goals related to sustainability, social responsibility, and corporate governance.