JAMB Principles of Accounting · Section 4

Information Technology in Accounting

Section D: Public Sector Accounting and Accounting Technology

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Official JAMB Principles of Accounting outline · Section D: Public Sector Accounting and Accounting Technology

Contents / notes

  • Manual and computerized Accounting processing systems
  • Procedures involved in data processing
  • Digitization and digital technologies in Accounting
  • Machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)
  • Data analytics
  • Mobile Accounting
  • Special Accounting software
  • Blockchain technology in Accounting systems
  • Virtual Accounting

Candidate objectives

  • Differentiate between manual and computerized Accounting processing systems.
  • Identify the procedures involved in data processing.
  • Identify the digital technologies used in Accounting processing systems.
  • Understand the benefits of blockchain technology in Accounting systems.
  • Identify services provided by virtual accountants, such as bookkeeping, payroll processing, tax preparation, bank, credit and loan account reconciliation, and financial statement preparation.
  • Identify the advantages and disadvantages of computerized Accounting processing systems.
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