IMPLICATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON THE PRACTICE OF ACCOUNTING IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This proposed project work is to give in detail the usefulness of information as one of major requirement of management function which is also an essential ingredient that enhances efficiency and reduction in the work load if when handles ordinarily will cause much delay, has made possible for better control system put in place both within and outside any organization/business enterprise. This information technology has came into existence through the use of an electronic device known as the computer which helps an organization handles data and distributes information effectively. In this regard, we may conclude that computer has became a worthy companion almost in all facets of human endeavours. The work of this research project shall be splitted and discussed in details through five chapters. The chapter one shall comprise the background of the study which aids the preparation of financial report using computer, the statement of the problems to test if truely it enhances gathering of useful information, way of processing it and how it will be communicated to ensure prompt decision making. It also explains the objective of the study as a means of detecting and correcting falseful information through retrieval from system. The significance of the study to different groups and professions, hypothesis, the scope of the study and definition of terms. Chapter two shall explain the preliminary statements, the historical back-up about its invention and people behind it, various components making up computer, the types and their various classifications, various problems associated and the usefulness of it as an electronic device. The chapter three of this project shall discuss the research methodology as a way of making some findings with possible solutions of solving them, its approaches, design, specific sample size and population, questionnaire and its reason, data analysis with various research instruments. Chapter four will cover the introduction based on the analysis and interpretation of data with various examples to be sit4ed thereby bringing about questions with answers from respondent to be clearly stated and also an observation by whom the project work is carried out.
