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Application of Computers in Accounting

ICSE · Class 11 · Accountancy

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1. Application of Computers in Accounting

  • A computer performs recording, classification, summarisation, and interpretation by analysis of accounting data.
  • It is not limited to payroll; it also prepares ledger accounts, trial balance, and financial statements.
  • Computerised accounting improves speed, accuracy, and regularity of records.
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2. Automation of Accounting Process

  • Automation of accounting process means carrying out the accounting process by using computers.
  • The process begins with designing a database for accounting.
  • Transaction processing system is used for this purpose.
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3. Transaction Processing System

  • Transaction Processing System is the first stage of a computerised accounting system.
  • It records, processes, validates, and stores transactions for later retrieval and use.
  • It is concerned with financial transactions only.
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4. Chart of Accounts

  • Setting up a chart of accounts is one of the first tasks in an accounting system.
  • It is the foundation on which the financial record keeping system is built.
  • The chart of accounts usually includes three columns: Accounts, Type, and Description.

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Computers perform accounting work such asWhen accounting work is carried outTPS is the first stageChart of Accounts is the foundationCustomer master prepares invoices and customer

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