Abstract

Cameroon is a country immensely blessed with various natural resources some of which have been and are still been explored; some others have not yet been explored. However, the potential benefits of those resources to the nation and its citizen are far from realised for the majority of the population especially those from areas were the resources are actually located. Based on these facts the study was designed to examine how natural resources accounting can contribute to the benefit and welfare of the masses in Cameroon. The survey design was the main methodological tool used to navigate the study. Both primary and secondary sources of data were considered relevant for material sourcing. The multiple linear regression and Pearson correlation coefficient analyses were used for measuring, testing and analysing the key hypothetical variables in the study. The findings revealed that natural resources accounting could significantly impact upon nation’s growth and development. Based on the findings of the study, recommendation was made to the national government that natural resources accounting which significantly affect the country’s growth and development should be given prominent attention when developmental decision.