This document provides an introduction to computer accounting. It discusses computer hardware and software, including examples of accounting software like Sage, TAS, Quickbooks, and IRIS. It also covers transferring data between programs using CSV format, and features of computerized accounting programs like inputting transactions, automatic double entry, and generating management reports. Electronic Data Interchange is mentioned as a way for companies like supermarkets to order and pay for goods electronically using specialized software.

1. Introduction to
computer accounting

2.  What is computer hardware?
 How many examples of types of software
can you think of?

3.  As we have seen in the previous working
effectively in accounting and finance unit,
emails in business are used on a regular
basis. Information can be generated from
an accounting package and sent via email
 Ways of transferring data from one
program to another is by converting text
into one continuous line. This is known as
CSV format (‘Comma Separated Values’)

4. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
 Specialist software is needed for this.
 Supermarkets often use it for ordering and
paying for goods.

5. There are various different types
of accounting software available
 Some examples include…
 Sage
 TAS
 Quick books
 IRIS
 Pegasus

6. Features of a computerised
accounting program
 Inputting invoices, credit notes, receipts and
payments
 By entering one transaction all of the double
entry is completed for you. (Because a
computerised accounting system is fully
integrated)
 There may be a separate payroll program
 Generating Management reports

7. How can we get
information out of the
computerised accounting
program?

8. Now let’s have a go at the
questions on page 20 and 21 of
your text book