Challenges and Opportunities of Computerized Accounting...

Challenges and Opportunities of Computerized Accounting System Ahmed Qaalib Ismail BCom BIT Reg.No: HK-MBA-01411 This Thesis submitted to Kampala University Impartial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the Master of Business Administration Kampala University 08/04/2013 By: Ahmed Qaalib Ismail DECLARATION I, Ahmed Qaalib Ismail, declare that this research report is my original work. It has not been submitted to any other university or higher institution of learning for any award. Any other author’s work has clearly been indicated. Signature†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦. Date†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦ APPROVAL I certify that Mr. Ahmed Qaalib†¦show more content†¦Accounting Today | | | |10.4. Computerized Accounting | | | |10.5. Manual vs. Computerized Accounting Sys. | | | |10.6. Comparison between Manual and Computerized Accounting System | | | |10.7. Manual Accounting System Model | | | |10.8. Computerized Accounting System Model | | | |10.9. Benefits of Computerized over Manual Accounting System | | | |10.9.1. Financial Reporting and its qualities | | | |10.9.2. Advantages and disadvantages of CAS | | | |10.9.3. Features of good CAS | | | |10.9.4. Characteristics of CAS | |Show MoreRelatedBenefits Of Using A Computerized Accounting System1247 Words   |  5 Pagesindependent CPA, and accounting software consultant, has several clients in her practice located in Louisville, Kentucky. XYZ Company has used the same journal and ledger manual system for more than twenty years. On the other hand, other small, medium and large business clients prefer an automated accounting system because of the advantages. In the end, independent accountants serve multiple types and sized businesses. 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