TABLE OF CONTENTS
DECLARATION
APPROVAL
DEDICATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv
LIST OF TABLES viii
LIST OF ACRONYMS ix
ABSTRACT x
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION 1
1 .0 Introduction
1.1 Background of the study 1
1.2 Statement of the problem 3
1 .3 Purpose of the study 3
1.4 Objective of the study 3
1 .5 Research questions 4
1 .6 Scope of the study 4
1.6.1 Content scope 4
1 .6.2 Geographical scope 4
1.6.3 Time scope 4
1 .7 Significance of the study 4
CHAPTER TWO 5
LITERATURE REVIEW 5
2.0 Introduction 5
2.1 Benefit of computerized accounting; 5
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2.2 Levels of decision making process 8
2.3 Relationship between computerized accounting and decision making process 10
CHAPTER THREE 15
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 15
3.0 Introduction 15
3.1 Research design 15
3.2 Study population 15
3.3 Sample size 15
3.4 Sampling method or technique 15
3.5 Data collection method 16
3.5.1 Questionnaire 16
3.5.2 Interview guide 16
3.6 Reliability and validity of data collection instrument 16
3.7 Data processing and analysis 16
3.8 Limitations of the study 17
CHAPTER FOUR 18
DATA ANALYSIS, PRESENTATION AND INTERPRETATION OF FINDiNGS 18
4.0 Introduction 18
4.1 The background characteristics of the respondents 18
4.1.1 Age of the respondents 18
4.1.2 Sex of the respondents 19
4.1.3 Level of education 19
4.1.4 Respondents working experience 19
4.2 Benefit of computerized accounting 20
4.2.1 The organization’s accounting system is computerized 20
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4.2.2 Computerized accounting packages 21
4.2.3 Benefits of computerization of the accounting system 21
4.3 Levels of decision making process 23
4.3.1 A change in levels of decision making process :23
4.3.2 The respondents’ thinking on the level of decision making process 24
4.3.3 How do you rate the decision making process of CENTENARY BANK, BUGIRI
BRANCH~ 25
4.3,4 The decision making process of CENTENARY BANK, BUGIRI BRANCH is having gaps
and loopholes and it needs attention .25
4.4 Computerized accounting and decision making process 26
4.4.1 Response on whether computerized accounting has an effect on decision making process 26
4.4.2 The relationship of computerized accounting system and decision making process 26
CHAPTER FIVE 28
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 28
5.0 Introduction 28
5.1 Summaryof findings 28
5.1.1 The benefit of computerized accounting to the organization 28
5.1 .3 Relationship between computerized accounting and decision making process 28
5.1 .4 Levels of decision making process 29
5.2 Conclusion 29
5.3 Recommendations 29
REFERENCES 31
APPENDICES 32
ABSTRACT This study is set to analyze the role of computerized accounting on the decision making process of Centenary Bank, Bugiri District council, specifically, the study aimed at finding out the role of computerized accounting on decision making process in the entity. The study also endeavored to discover the benefits of computerized accounting. In the course of the study, the researcher used qualitative and quantitative research design with the help of questionnaires where a list of detailed questions were designed and distributed to the selected respondent. Interview guide was also used to obtain information from staff could easily be accessed and contacted. According to the findings, there is a recommendation to use professionals to handle computerized accounting systems to reduce on inaccurate and unreliable results. These will therefore the organization in generating accuracy reports and reliable results. In addition, to the findings, a recommendation of other ways of evaluating decision making process like at capital structure should be done by the organization. According to the findings, a recommendation of customization of the system to fit the specific needs like speedy, less cost, timely, the organization should select a package or software that are user friendly.
