THE USE OF COMPUTER IN RECORDING ACCOUNTING INFORMATION, PROBLEM AND PROSPECTS (A CASE STUDY OF BENDEL FEEDS AND FLOUR MILL, EWU, EDO STATE)

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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
1.1OBJECTIVE OF STUDY
1.2STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
1.3PURPOSE OF STUDY
1.4RESEARCH QUESTIONS
1.5RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS
1.6SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
1.7SCOPE, LIMITATIONS AND DELIMITATION
1.8DEFINITION OF TERMS

CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1HISTORY OF COMPUTER/DEFINITION
2.2COMPARISON OF MANUAL AND COMPUTER INFORMATION PROCESSING
2.3ELECTRONIC DATA COLLECTION (EDP)
2.4DATA INPUT/OUTPUT AND THE MEDIA SYSTEM
2.5PARTS/ELEMENTS OF A COMPUTER
2.6OPERATING TECHNIQUES
2.7AREAS OF COMPUTER APPLICATION
2.8LIMITATION OF THE USE AND COMPUTER
2.9THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF A DATA PROCESSING DEPARTMENT.

CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH DISGN AND METHODOLOGY
3.1POULATION
3.2SAMPLE SIZE
3.3LOCATION OF DATA
3.4INSTRUMENT OF DATA COLLECTION
3.5METHODS OF DATA PRESENTATION
3.6METHOD OF DATA ANALYSIS

CHAPTER FOUR
PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA
4.1HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE COMPANY OF CASE STUDY
4.2ANALYSIS OF DATA
4.3RETURNED AND UNRETURNED QUESTIONNAIRE
4.4ANALYSIS OF RESPONSES
4.5PERSONAL INTERVIEW ANALYSIS
4.6TEST OF HYPOTHESIS AND PROOF

CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
5.0FINDINGS
5.1CONCLUSIONS
5.2RECOMMENDATIONS
5.3OTHERS SEGMENTS 
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