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Overview Of Computerised Accounting System

CBSE · Class 12 · Accountancy

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1. Computerised Accounting System and Its Components

  • Computerised Accounting System means processing accounting transactions using hardware and software to produce accounting records and reports.
  • CAS rests on five components: Procedure, Data, People, Hardware, and Software.
  • Procedure is a logical sequence of actions to perform a task.
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2. Data, Transaction, and Accounting Information

  • A data-item is the smallest named unit of data in the information system.
  • In accounting, a transaction consists of four data elements: name of account, accounting code, date of transaction, and amount.
  • A transaction is a record of inflow and outflow of resources.
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3. Accounting Equation and Grouping of Accounts

  • The basic accounting equation is Assets = Liabilities + Capital.
  • The equation can also be written as A = E, where E = L + C.
  • This gives A = L + C.
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4. Codification of Accounts

  • Codification is needed to maintain neatness of classification in a hierarchical system.
  • A code is an identification mark.
  • Sequential Codes are numbers or letters assigned in consecutive order and are mainly used for source documents such as cheques and invoices.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Computerised Accounting System

Computerised Accounting SystemAccounting Information SystemAccounting EquationCodification of AccountsUsing Software of CASSecurity Features of CAS SoftwareAdvantages of CASLimitations of CAS

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