Computers And Information processing

Maurice Davis

October 20, 2003

Computers and Information Processing

Danh Ngo

From the abacus to the computer, accounting has gone through many changes. Of all the changes, the computer has been the best. Now, the only work the accountant has to do is input figures into a computer program and it keeps track of all of the information: Past and Present. GEAC/Libra Accounting Software is a very user friendly, easy program to learn but it is an old program that needs to be updated to accommodate the user on a regular basis. Also, computer software has helped in the accounting field because now we can use the computer rather than using pencil and paper trying to balance correctly. It has saved time, paper, and money. From its initial inception, the computer and its associated program software has been and continues to be a great idea and well worth the expense in relationship to its use and in the accounting field.
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