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 very 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.
DEDICATION
This project is dedicated to God, the solution to all my life’s questions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE
- Introduction                                                                           1
1.1    Background of study                                                    1
- Statement of the problem                                                       6
- Research hypothesis / question                                              8
- Significance of the study                                                        10
- Scope and limitation                                                     11
- Definition of terms                                                                 12
Reference                                                                      15
CHAPTER TWO
- Review of related literature                                           16
2.1    The computer                                                               16
- Organization of accounting inf. System                        19
- Impact/ relevance of computer in
processing of accounting information.                                   21
- Planning for computerized accounting system              26
- Cost and benefit of computer to an organization          62
- Business without computer                                          66
Reference                                                                      72
CHAPTER THREE
- Research design and methodology                                73
3.1    Research design                                                            73
- Population                                                                    73
- Sources of data                                                             74
- Data collection                                                              76
- Data analysis procedure                                                         76
- Description of questionnaire                                         77
CHAPTER FOURÂ Â
- Data presentation & analysis                                       79
4.1    Data analysis                                                                79
- Testing of Hypothesis                                                   92
CHAPTER FIVE
- Findings, conclusion & recommendation                      115
5.1    Summary of findings                                                    115
- Conclusion                                                                    117
- Recommendation                                                          118
Bibliography                                                                 119
Appendix i                                                                    121
Appendix ii                                                                   128
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
- BACKGROUND OF STUDY