Computer An Important System In The Processing Of Accounting Information

ABSTRACT

This project is on computer an important system in the processing of accounting information the question is, to what extent is computer recreant in the processing of accounting information.

Technology affords better ways of doing things. No one doing serous business today will claim to be totally oblivious of the importance of computers are vary helpful and generally time saving, some business can still so without it.  Therefore while considering if to get computer one should be rational and really should evaluate the benefits derivable from a computer by the business visa-vis the planned investment outlay.

It is against this background that the major concern of this research was made to identify desirable from computerization of accounting information system.

Chapter one, is the introductory chapter.  It gives an over view of the research.  It examines the research problem the statement of problem the purpose of the study significance, scope and limitations of study, research hypothesis and definition of some terms.

Chapter two provides a working definition on related literature. The following were considered.  The computer, organization of accounting information system, impact/ relevance of computer in processing of accounting information planning for a computerized accounting system, benefit / cost of computerization in an organization and doing business without computer.

Chapter three examines the research methodology used in the study, it describes research design, analysis procedure, source of data, collection of data, population and description of questionnaires.

Chapter four presents the result of the data analysis and the testing of hypothesis.  Chapter five discusses the research findings based on data analysis.  The conclusion of the research findings and recommendations are made in this chapter.

It is hoped that this study will stimulate more research on related topics.  Finally, it is hoped that the findings from this study will add to the existing knowledge in administration.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title page

The approval page

Acknowledgement

Abstract

Dedication

Table of content

CHAPTER ONE

1.0Introduction

1.1Background of study

1.2Statement of the problem

1.3Research hypothesis / question

1.4Significance of the study

1.5Scope and limitation

1.6Definition of terms

Reference

CHAPTER TWO

2.0Review of related literature

2.1The computer

2.2Organization of accounting inf. System

2.3Impact/ relevance of computer in 

processing of accounting information.

2.4Planning for computerized accounting system

2.5Cost and benefit of computer to an organization

2.6Business without computer

Reference

CHAPTER THREE

3.0Research design and methodology

3.1Research design

3.2Population

3.3Sources of data

3.4Data collection

3.5Data analysis procedure

3.6Description of questionnaire

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0Data presentation & analysis

4.1Data analysis

4.2Testing of Hypothesis

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0Findings, conclusion & recommendation

5.1Summary of findings

5.2Conclusion

5.3Recommendation

Bibliography

Appendix i

Appendix ii