ABSTRACT
In responding positively to the quest for the
use of computer in operating transactions, most utility organization in Nigeria
today have become computerize, transactions are now faster, efficient and more
reliable. Among the statement of the problem includes poor information handling
(collecting, gathering and processing in carrying out of data requiring daily
and non-daily operations of government parastatals. Non availability of daily
balances on time for next days work, generally they are the problems of
effectiveness, timeliness, and reliability of accounting activities and report
under the manual method of information handling. Consequently the objective of
this research work is to examine the impact of computerization in the utility
industry, to find out how computer is helping in the improvement and efficiency
in of operation in the industry. To solve research problems primary and
secondary data were collected. The methodology adopted were simple percentage
and the Chi —square data analysis and summary of result gave that,
computerization has led to tremendous increase in efficiency and reliability of
transaction. Individuals with dubious character can use computer in committing
crimes and perpetuating fraud in the industry, accuracy of financial control,
problem control of confidentiality and privacy of information generated by the
computer, sensitive data a times fall into unauthorized hands and are wrongly
used; based on the findings the researcher recommends that: the problem of
confidentiality will be solved by having tight control mechanism build into the
computer information system. And privilege to information should be clearly
defined. All data file changes should be back by proper authorization. The
above recommendation will help to improve the board, if strictly adhered to.
ABAH, A (2021). Impact Of Computerization On Effective Accountability( In Accounting System Of Government Parastatals.. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 26, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/impact-of-computerization-on-effective-accountability-in-accounting-system-of-government-parastatals-7-2
AZUBIK, ABAH. "Impact Of Computerization On Effective Accountability( In Accounting System Of Government Parastatals." Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 08 Jul. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/impact-of-computerization-on-effective-accountability-in-accounting-system-of-government-parastatals-7-2. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
AZUBIK, ABAH. "Impact Of Computerization On Effective Accountability( In Accounting System Of Government Parastatals.". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 08 Jul. 2021. Web. 26 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/impact-of-computerization-on-effective-accountability-in-accounting-system-of-government-parastatals-7-2 >.
AZUBIK, ABAH. "Impact Of Computerization On Effective Accountability( In Accounting System Of Government Parastatals." Mouau.afribary.org (2021). Accessed 26 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/impact-of-computerization-on-effective-accountability-in-accounting-system-of-government-parastatals-7-2