An Investigation on the Risks of a Partially Computerised Accounting lnformation Systems: the Case of United College of Education

United College of Education has been using a partially computerised Accounting Information System since its inception in 1968.The risks as well as the weaknesses of this system have prompted this investigation. This research investigated the risks of partially computerised AIS, identified the streng...

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Main Author: Mabhena, Nobukhosi
Language:English
Published: Midlands State University 2017
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11408/2325
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description United College of Education has been using a partially computerised Accounting Information System since its inception in 1968.The risks as well as the weaknesses of this system have prompted this investigation. This research investigated the risks of partially computerised AIS, identified the strengths and weaknesses of the system, effects of the partially computerised AIS on data quality and quality of decisions made at United College of Education .A census was conducted to all respondents who were directly involved to the Accounts and Finance Department. In data gathering, the researcher administered questionnaires, conducted documentary reviews and also conducted interviews. Research findings were presented using tables, graphs and charts. Research findings revealed that the partially computerised Accounting information system as used by the College was of high risk to the organisation with a lot of weaknesses as it negatively affected data quality decision making. Recommendations to the company were made on the best options the College could adopt in order to attain quality accounting information and these were drawn from reviewed literature and research findings. These included, among others, full computerisation, consideration by the College to acquire user friendly accounting package as well as use of web technologies.
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An Investigation on the Risks of a Partially Computerised Accounting lnformation Systems: the Case of United College of Education
title An Investigation on the Risks of a Partially Computerised Accounting lnformation Systems: the Case of United College of Education
title_full An Investigation on the Risks of a Partially Computerised Accounting lnformation Systems: the Case of United College of Education
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title_full_unstemmed An Investigation on the Risks of a Partially Computerised Accounting lnformation Systems: the Case of United College of Education
title_short An Investigation on the Risks of a Partially Computerised Accounting lnformation Systems: the Case of United College of Education
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