ABSTRACT: The development of accounting systems and the computerization of these systems in a small scale business environment is the main theme of this study. The researcher examined the issues involved by understanding the computerized accounting system of model computers company, Warri. Based on the analysis of data for this study it was discovered that an effective and efficient operating environment is function of a good accounting system other things being equal. Similarity it was discovered that the introduction of computer and the development of accounting packages have revolutionized the accounting system of small scale business organization. Therefore the general conclusion drawn from this study is that a computerize accounting system is a basic paradigm for small scale business organizations.
LIST OF FIGURES
Fig. 4 – 1 Mcc organisation chart
Fig 5 – 1 Daceasy system interface
Fig 5 – 2 Customer module
Fig 5 – 3 Uendor module
Fig 5 – 4 Product module
Fig 5 – 5 General ledger module
Fig 5 – 7 Fixed asset module
Fig 5 – 8 Purchase order module
Fig 5 – 9 Invoicing module
Fig 5 – 10 Financial module
Fig 5 – 11 Default layout of accounts
Fig 5 – 12 Chart of account
Fig 5 – 13 Model chart of accounts
Fig 5 – 14 Fixed assets list
Fig 5 – 15 Current trail balance
Fig 5 – 16 Current profit and loss financial report
Fig 5 – 17 Period balance sheet
TABLE OF CONTENT
CHAPTER ONE
General Introduction 1
CHAPTER TWO
Review of related literature 10
Note 31
CHAPTER THREE
Research methodology 34
CHAPTER FOUR
Model – A company presentation 37
CHAPTER FIVE
Dave presentation 44
CHAPTER SIX
Findings, summary and conclusion and recommendations
BIBLIOGRAPHY 108
CHAPTER ONE
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
An accounting system has been described as an integrated frame work within on entity (such as business firm) that employs physical resource (ie material, supplies, personnel, equipment, funds) to transform economical data into financial information for (a) conducting the firms operation and activities and (b) providing information concerning the entity to a variety of interested users.
An accounting system has all the elements or characteristics of a system such as inputs, processes, outputs, controls and feedback. Davis of al write that “system is the anatomy of accounting.” It domain comprises the entire financial dimensions of business operations, including the flow of financial intelligence throughout the organisation and beyond.
The objective of accounting system is to provide an integrated and accumulated information that should assist management in making decisions for the effective and efficient execution of the goals of the organisation. An accounting system should be able to identify, assemble, classify, record, and report an entity’s transactions and to maintain accountability for the related assets and liabilities. In order to accomplish these objectives, the system should have sufficient and appropriate methods and records.
The advents of this computer and the Manufacting of accounting software have revolutionized accounting operation, Davis et al writs that computer system owe much of their acceptance in business to the increased speed and efficiency that they provide for data processing and reporting. They went further to state that computer
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