Information technology and information systems and their impact on the development of the accountancy profession

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Abstract

In this study we try to explore the concept of “accountancy” in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on “accountancy” and its relation with “I.T”. The research also analyzes many aspects of “accountancy” and tries to gauge its effect on “I.T”. Finally the research describes various factors which are responsible for “accountancy” and tries to describe the overall effect of “accountancy” on “I.T”.

Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

ABSTRACTIV

B-CHAPTER ONE:1

B1- INTRODUCTION:1

B1.1 Background of the study1

B1.2- Research Question3

B1.3-Aims: The aims of this research are as follow:3

C2- LITERATURE REVIEW4

C2.1 - Introduction4

C2.2- The rise of accountancy profession8

C2.3- Accounting Profession in Libya9

C2.4- Information technology10

C2.5- Information Systems11

C2.6- Significance of accounting information system and how it can be developed to serve economic development.13

C.2.7 Role of Technologies in the development of Accountancy profession14

C.2.8 Management Accounting17

C.2.9 Accounting and Taxation17

C.2.10ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS CONDITIONS17

C.3 Technological Developments25

C.3.1 Integrated Management Package25

C.3.2 - Dematerialisation of Records26

C.3.3 - Electronic Signature of Accountant26

C.4 Application of Information Technology In Accounting28

C.4.1 Changes29

Further development of accounting35

D- CHAPTER THREE - METHODOLOGIES38

D1 Introduction38

D2 Methodology39

D2.1 Quantitative Methods of Research41

D2.2 Sample size43

D2.3 - The questionnaires44

D2.4 designing the research questionnaire44

E. CHAPTER 4: DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS48

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION63

REFERENCES68

B-CHAPTER ONE:

B1- INTRODUCTION:

Since the beginning of the twenty-first century the profession of accounting has faced a lot of challenges , is Information technology (IT), information systems (IS) , overall quality and also knowledge management .For example, and not a few. And IT/IS are the main driver in the formulation of comprehensive quality and knowledge management. Where technology provides new tools, which caused a major shift in the role of accountants to become more effective than their traditional role, using computer skills and the face of developments in the profession competently, which is reflected on the success of business organizations, knowledge sharing and management.



B1.1 Background of the study

It was the 60s decade that saw the beginning of advanced banking technology. Technological modernisation, development in electronics and computer equipments took place at the time of fourth Kondratieff boost (Freeman & Perez, 1988, p.60). it was quite realistic at the time to carry out a multiple number of transactional operations in a limited time period. The work arrangement, nature and pattern was altered altogether along with new prospects. Service driven banking concept emerged as bankers and financial managers could do their tedious and menial paper and file based jobs quickly to concentrate on customer care and satisfaction. This was the milestone for a progressive model to come in to being, “the information technology paradigm”, and possibly it was ...