ABSTRACT .
The study investigated the effect
ofcomputerized accounting system onfinancial reporting in manufacturing
industry in Nigeria. The major objectives of the study were to examine the
effect of computerized accounting system on the earnings per share,
profitability status and net assets of manufacturing industries in Nigeria. To
achieve the objectives of the study, survey research design was adopted. The
researcher adopted primary data in getting the required information.
Questionnaire was designed and distributed to 81 staffof Nigeria Bottling
Company PLC while 75 out 81 distributed questionnaires were completed and
returned. In testing the hypotheses, simple regression statistical technique
was used. Thefindings revealed that Computerized accounting system has a
significant effect on the earnings per share ofmanufacturing industries in
Nigeria. The findings also revealed that computerized accounting system has a
significant effect on the profitability and net assets ofmanufacturing
industries in Nigeria. Finally the study revealed that the application of
computerized accounting system is effective in strengthening the control system
and accountability in manufacturing companies. The researcher recommends that
manufacturing companies should take advantage of the excellent benefits
derivable from the adoption ofwell-designed computerized accounting system. The
researcher also recommends that manufacturing companies should channel reasonable
proportion of their efforts and resources to the training and development of
their manufacturing personnel and accountants personnel (manpower development)
through seminars, workshops and the use of computer. Also the researcher
recommended the adaptation of computerized accounting system on financial
reporting in manufacturing industry in Nigeria. Companies should make necessary
provisions offacilities that will aid in reducing the quantity ofelectricity
consumed.
OKPARA, O (2023). Effect Of Computerized Accounting System On Financial Reporting In Manufacturing Industry In Nigeria:- Okpara, Nwanne O.. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Oct 31, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-computerized-accounting-system-on-financial-reporting-in-manufacturing-industry-in-nigeria-okpara-nwanne-o-7-2
OME, OKPARA. "Effect Of Computerized Accounting System On Financial Reporting In Manufacturing Industry In Nigeria:- Okpara, Nwanne O." Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 21 Nov. 2023, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-computerized-accounting-system-on-financial-reporting-in-manufacturing-industry-in-nigeria-okpara-nwanne-o-7-2. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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OME, OKPARA. "Effect Of Computerized Accounting System On Financial Reporting In Manufacturing Industry In Nigeria:- Okpara, Nwanne O." Mouau.afribary.org (2023). Accessed 31 Oct. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-computerized-accounting-system-on-financial-reporting-in-manufacturing-industry-in-nigeria-okpara-nwanne-o-7-2