Description
ABSTRACT
This research study is a comparative analysis of computerized accounting system and manual accounting system with reference to Ama breweries plc. and African petroleum plc. all in Enugu state. It is a survey research. The study is a comparative evaluation of computerized accounting system and manual accounting system to ascertain which one is more effective and efficient than the other. Data were collected from primary and secondary sources which include the use of questionnaires, personal observations, text books, journals and internet. Three hypotheses were formulated and tested using Z-test statistics, while questionnaires were analyzed in tabular form using simple percentage. It was discovered that software accounting system is expensive to run, software accounting system handles larger volume of data than manual accounting system and software accounting system encourages fraud, and funds can be lost in organization with the use of software accounting system. As a result of the comparison between manual accounting system and computerized accounting system, to attain a larger volume of data and work accuracy in a shorter period it is better for organizations to use computerized accounting system to increase their efficiency. Those studying accounting as a profession should be introduced to both the theoretical and practical aspect of software accounting and to reduce funds lost through frauds and forgeries managers and accountants should provide software developers with progressive information relating to their business activities.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Approval page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
CHAPTER ONE:
Introduction
Background of the study
Statement of problem
Objective of study
Research questions
Research hypotheses
Significance of the study
Scope of the study
Companies Profile
Limitation of the study
Definition of terms
CHAPTER TWO:
Review of Related Literature
Evolution of accounting
Stages in evolution of accounting
Purpose of accounting information
Classification and storing data in an accounting environment
Accounting in the manual system environment
The nature of integrated accounting software system
Checklist for selecting accounting systems
Basic requirement of software accounting data
Advantages of using accounting software systems
Disadvantages of software accounting system
Comparison between manual Accounting system and Software accounting system
Effect of software accounting system on customers
Effect of software accounting system on organization performance
CHAPTER THREE:
Research Methodology
Research design
Sources of data
Area of the study
Population of the study
Determination of the sample size and sampling technique
Validity and reliability test of the instrument
Method of data collection
Techniques for data analysis
Decision criterion for validation of Hypothesis
CHAPTER FOUR:
Presentation of Data, Interpretation and Analysis of Data
Presentation of data
Test of hypotheses
Discussion of findings
CHAPTER FIVE:
Summary Of Findings, Conclusion And Recommendations
Summary of findings
Conclusion
Recommendations
Bibliography
Appendix 1
Appendix 2