Account 3 Marks Question

The accounting software does form an integral part of the Computerised Accounting Systems. The accounting software should be selected after considering the level of skill and proficiency of the accounting professionals. This is one of the important aspects that should be taken care of before introducing Computerised Accounting Systems, as the accounting professionals are responsible for accounting and the not computers.

1. It being developed according to the specifications of the user, takes care of the specific needs of the
2. enterprise.The level of secrecy of data and authenticity checks are robust in such softwares. They can be
3. effectively linked to some other information systems.

limitations of Ready-made software:

1. These softwares use laser printers which are costly than the use of Dot Matrix Printers.
2. The level of secrecy in these softwares is very low thus the software is highly prone to frauds.
3. These software offer very little scope of linking to other information systems. These softwares are suitable to small organisations who have low volume of accounting.