AN EVOLUTION OF THE IMPACT OF COMPUTERIZATION ON THE ACCOUNTING SYSTEM OF SMALL SCALE BUSINESS ORGANISATION (A CASE STUDY OF MODEL COMPUTERS COMPANY WARRI DELTA STATE)

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 organisation.  Therefore the general conclusion drawn from this study is that a computerize accounting system is a basic paradigm for small scale business organisations.      TABLE OF CONTENT Title Page II CertificationIII Dedication IV Acknowledgement V Abstract VI List of figures VII Table of content VIII
CHAPTER ONE  General Introduction 1 1.1Background of the study 1 1.2Statement of the problem 3 1.3Objectives of the study 4 1.4Significance of the study 5 1.5The scope of the study 6 1.6Research limitations 6 1.7Definition of terms 7
CHAPTER TWO  Review of related literature  10 2.1Introduction 10 2.2Accounting information system 13 2.3Computer technology and accounting 19 2.4Computer application for small business 27 Note 31
CHAPTER THREE  Research methodology 34 3.1Nature of the study 34 3.2Sources of data 34 3.3Method of data presentation 35
CHAPTER FOUR  Model – A company presentation 37 4.1Historical background    37 4.2Organizational structures 38 4.3The accounting system of model computers company 42
CHAPTER FIVE  Dave presentation  44 5.1Basic issues 44 5.2Daceasy accounting package 52 5.3Computerization at MCC 54 5.4Daceasy and basic accounting operations 54
CHAPTER SIX  Findings, summary and conclusion and recommendations  6.1Findings 96 6.2Summary and conclusion 102 6.3Recommendations 103 BIBLIOGRAPHY 108