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.Introduction
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.The Task
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.Resources
.Evaluation
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Damai Secondary School - Computerised Accounting Systems

The accountant’s role has been traditionally regarded as one of

gathering, recording and reporting financial information of a
business for users such as managers, government, banks, creditors
and others.
However, with the advancement in technology, the accountant’s role
has changed significantly. It involves more than producing and
interpreting accounting records and reports. Accountants nowadays
are also information managers. They must be able to manage,
coordinate, communicate, persuade, interpret and analyse
information that they come across.
Besides having a good grasp of accounting knowledge, accountants
should also be able to communicate effectively with other technical
specialists such as programmers and system analysts. They are
also involved in the organization’s systems development to ensure
that the computerized accounting systems meet the needs of the
organization. They may be asked to provide advice regarding the
cost of developing, operating and enhancing accounting information
systems. Thus, it is essential for accountants to be able to
appreciate the impact of technology on accounting systems.

All accounting systems, whether manual or computerised undergo

the same process of input, processing and output. Therefore, it is
necessary for controls to exist even within a computerised
accounting system to prevent errors and fraud from occurring during
the data entry and data processing stage. This will help ensure that
the information obtained from the system is reliable and accurate.

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http://www.studentcentral.co.uk/ computerised_accounting_system_9969/
http://www.clearlybusiness.com/finance/
　
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http://www.osbornebooks.co.uk/pdf/af_as_computer_accounting.pdf

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As a result of your research, you would have realized that although computerised
accounting systems are labour-saving, it is not without disadvantages. An
accountant is not made redundant with the introduction of computerised accounting
but his job scope is redefined such that he is able to add value to the managing of
the organization concerned.
Now that you have found out more about computerised accounting systems and
how they affect accountants, be ready to share your findings with the rest of your
classmates!

　
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