Project Abstract

Abstract
Cash management is a critical aspect of financial management for businesses of all sizes. The traditional methods of managing cash, such as manual tracking and paper-based transactions, are being rapidly replaced by electronic banking solutions. Electronic banking offers businesses a more efficient and secure way to manage their cash flow, payments, and receipts. This research project aims to explore the effectiveness of electronic banking in improving cash management practices for businesses. The study will analyze the advantages of electronic banking, including real-time monitoring of transactions, automated payments, and streamlined cash flow forecasting. By examining case studies and conducting surveys with businesses that have adopted electronic banking, the research will assess the impact of electronic banking on cash management efficiency and accuracy. Furthermore, the research will investigate the challenges and risks associated with electronic banking in cash management. Issues such as cybersecurity threats, system outages, and potential errors in electronic transactions will be examined to provide a comprehensive understanding of the limitations of electronic banking for cash management. The findings of this research will provide valuable insights for businesses looking to enhance their cash management practices through electronic banking. By understanding the benefits and risks associated with electronic banking, businesses can make informed decisions about adopting electronic banking solutions to improve their cash management processes. Overall, this research project will contribute to the existing body of knowledge on cash management and electronic banking by highlighting the potential benefits and challenges of using electronic banking for cash management. The research findings will be valuable for businesses, financial institutions, and policymakers seeking to promote effective cash management practices through electronic banking solutions.

Project Overview

The rapidly unfolding development within the information technology in recent times has led to resurgent calls for monies towards an effective cash management through Electronic banking (i.e. E-Banking). In the last few years, within the banking industry in Nigeria several commercial products were designed by banks to improve the qualities of services provided to customer. These products were also designed to meet the increasingly sophisticated needs of finance managers in a cross section or organizations operating in different sectors of the economy.

In recent years, these have been an evolution from paper transfer system and ordinary procedural cash management to an electronic transfer system and more secured and sophisticated cash management. There has been introduced, an increased sophistication in computer applications to cash management and in electronic funds transfer.

It is the responsibility of the finance manager to ensure proper management of a company’s account receivable and payable amongst other tasks. Improper management of these two important variables could result in losses arising from inability to take interest because of too early payments. Overdraft and loan interest charges could be incurred because of unnecessary working capital borrowings. The task faced with the finance manager is accelerating collections and showing a disbursement which is increasingly being done electronically.