Question
Explain briefly any five advantages of computerised accounting system over the manual system.
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Answer
The computerised accounting system has various advantages over the manual system which are given below:
- High Speed: The accounting speed of a computer is much faster than that of a human being.
- High Reliability: The extent of reliability of the information generated by a computer is immense. The reliability remains the same despite the volume of the work whereas the reliability of a human work can be doubtful in case of voluminous work.
- Accuracy: The accuracy of a computer cannot be doubted once a particular program is fed. All the results based on such program would be 100% accurate whereas the results produced by a human being can vary due to fatigue, carelessness, etc.
- Updation of Information: All the related records in a computer get automatically updated once any information is punched in, whereas in case of manual accounts all the records will have to be altered one by one.
- Effieciency: The computer based accounting systems ensure better and efficient use of resources and time.
- Legibility: The data displayed on a computer screen is clear and legible thus avoiding errors caused by untidy writing in a manual accounting system.
- Lower Cost: The cost of maintaining accounts under the computerised system is much lower as compared to the manual system.
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