Description
INTRODUCTION
Before now, business Success was built on the ability to move goods and services with speed and accuracy. Today, information has become the fuel that powers business Success .In contemporary Cooperate world, information technology is deployed to gain competitive edge.
Information technology has been defined as the processing and distribution of data using computer hard ware, software, telecommunication, and digital electronic (Encarta Encyclopedia: 2004).
Therefore it is now obvious that computer component of information technology can no longer stand alone without the combination of other component. However, management planning and control responsibilities are also par amount to a successful enterprise and they represent a mandatory of an Organization to progress and survive in today highly unpredictable and competitive business environment. The projected plan of operation must be decisive and dynamic timely, intelligent planning must be predicated on current known fact and a thorough analysis and realistic approach to inevitable Feature probabilities .These key requirement for planning directions will lead to Business probability and an equitable return on investment, which are the objective of a successful management.
The techniques and mechanical tools required to accomplish the development of planning and control objective are now available, but in many instances, appropriate management organization, interest and progression in fully acknowledging their utilizations unfortunately lacking. This is a dilemma that must be overcome.
In addition, management control system must not be overlooked. It comprises; the plan of an organization and all of the Coordinates methods and measures adopted within a business safeguard its assets check the accuracy and reliability of its accounting data, promote operational efficiency and encourage adherence to prescribe managerial policy.
In other word, it could be regarded as whole system of control, financial and otherwise, establishment by the management in order to carry on the business of the company or organization in an orderly manner, safeguard its assets and secure as far as possible measures. The accuracy and reliability of its record for planning measurements for performance and control purpose .
Information technology is the technology used for study, understanding planning, design, construction, testing, distribution, support and operation of software, computers and computer related system that exist for the purpose of data, information and knowledge processing.
Another definition of the information technology (IT)is the industry has evolved include the study science solution set for all aspect of data, information and knowledge management, processing.
THE COMPANY UNDERSTUDY
Unilever (formerly known as lever brother) Nigeria plc (Rc113) is the largest surviving manufacturing outfit in Nutria. The company in cooperated as a private company in 1923 (as lever brothers Nigeria plc) to manufacture soaps based on local palm oil. The company Strengthen it foot hold in the food and drink business by merging with Lipton Nigeria limited in July (1985) and also merged with chase brought products industry in December (1988) to become a giant in personal product business.
In accordance with Nigeria enterprises promotion degree of 1972and 1977, 40% of the company equity is held by Nigeria citizens and institution, while the remaining 60% is held by Unilever overseas holding limited , Lipton tea company limited and chase borough product international limited.
Today Unilever Nigeria plc is a leading company in the industrial sector, engages in the manufacturing achere and marketing of wild range of household product.
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of Problems
1.3 Objectives Of The Study
1.4 Research Question
1.5 Hypothesis of the Study
1.6 Significance of the study
1.7 Scope of the Study
1 . 8 Limitation of the Study
1.9 Definition of Terms
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction
2.2 A Revolutionary Concept In Accounting Information Communication
2.3 Financial Reports On Internet
2.3.1 Frame Work For Internet Financial Reporting
2.3.2 Employment Of Accountants Or Computer It
2.4 Accounting System
2.4.1 Accounting Information Systems
2.4.2 On-Line Accounting Systems
2.4.3 Components Of Accounting Information Systems
2.4.4 Rationale For Computer-Based Accounting Systems
2.4.5 Requirements Of Accounting Information Systems
2.5 Activities Within A Computer-Based Accounting System
2.6 Benefits Of Computer-Based Accounting Systems
2.7 Ethical Consideration And Potential Harms/Risks
2.8 Human Threats To Information Technology
2.9 The Roles Of Accountants In An Organisation
2.10 Types Of Accountants
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Sources Of Data
3.2:1 Primary Data
3.2:2 Secondary Data
3.3 Area Of The Study
3.4 Population Of The Study
3.5 Determination Of Sample Size And Techniques
3.6 Reliability Of The Research Instrument
3.7 Validity Of Research Instrument
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Testing Of Hypothesis
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Summary Of Findings
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations
Appendix