ABSTRACT
This research work is aimed at ascertaining the various roles played by using computer in recording accounting information problems and prospects in the modern business world using Bendel feed and flour mill, Ewu, Edo state as a case study.
The importance of using computer in recording accounting information will be apparent when considering the fact from the data that is gathered in the course of this work, from the related literature as well as, from interviews and discussions. Also questionnaire were distributed equally and collected which yielded or revealed that the use of computer in recording accounting information [played a positive role in initiating computer use in the modern business world.
The information supplied by the Chief accountant in Bendel feed and flour mill Ewu, Edo state contributed to the success of the exercise. The statistical analysis that used in the study includes the hypothesis testing in which the questionnaire is analyzed under their related hypothesis and the use of chi-square test of homogeneity.
It will also be discovered that it is important among other groups of professionals needed for this implementation of the exercise. Therefore, they formed the pillar on which any successful establishment rests upon. Based on the findings, it was recommended that the use of computer in recording accounting information should be give a free hand in implementation exercise in order to enhance the importance of the use of computer in recoding accounting information.
TABLE OF CONTENT
COVER PAGE
TITLE PAGE
APPROVAL PAGE
DEDICATION
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
TABLE OF CONTENT
ABSTRACT
CHAPTER TONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 OBJECTIVE OF STUDY
1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
1.3 PURPOSE OF STUDY
1.4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
1.5 RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS
1.6 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
1.7 SCOPE, LIMITATIONS AND DELIMITATION
1.8 DEFINITION OF TERMS
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 HISTORY OF COMPUTER/DEFINITION
2.2 COMPARISON OF MANUAL AND COMPUTER INFORMATION PROCESSING
2.3 ELECTRONIC DATA COLLECTION (EDP)
2.4 DATA INPUT/OUTPUT AND THE MEDIA SYSTEM
2.5 PARTS/ELEMENTS OF A COMPUTER
2.6 OPERATING TECHNIQUES
2.7 AREAS OF COMPUTER APPLICATION
2.8 LIMITATION OF THE USE AND COMPUTER
2.9 THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF A DATA PROCESSING DEPARTMENT.
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH DISGN AND METHODOLOGY
3.1 POULATION
3.2 SAMPLE SIZE
3.3 LOCATION OF DATA
3.4 INSTRUMENT OF DATA COLLECTION
3.5 METHODS OF DATA PRESENTATION
3.6 METHOD OF DATA ANALYSIS
CHAPTER FOUR
PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA
4.1 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE COMPANY OF CASE STUDY
4.2 ANALYSIS OF DATA
4.3 RETURNED AND UNRETURNED QUESTIONNAIRE
4.4 ANALYSIS OF RESPONSES
4.5 PERSONAL INTERVIEW ANALYSIS
4.6 TEST OF HYPOTHESIS AND PROOF
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
5.0 FINDINGS
5.1 CONCLUSIONS
5.2 RECOMMENDATIONS
5.3 OTHERS SEGMENTS
BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDIX
