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JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
OF
AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
University Examinations 2014/2015
SECOND YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
HCT 0207: ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE
DATE: AUGUST 2014 TIME: 1½ HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER QUESTION ONE (COMPULSORY) AND ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS
Question One (30 Marks)
a) Outline the advantages of computerizing accounts. (5 Marks)
b) List any five accounting software you are aware of. (5 Marks)
c) Discuss different processing modules that can be implemented in AIS. (5 Marks)
d) Using a diagram illustrate how most accounting softwares are organized. (10 Marks)
e) Discuss methods that can be employed to improve on data capture to AIS. (5 Marks)
Question Two (20 Marks)
a) Discuss factors to consider when designing codes in SAGE. (5 Marks)
b) Cite where different coding modes have been employed in SAGE. (5 Marks)
c) Discuss the output of computerized software. (10 Marks)
Question Three (20 Marks)
a) Discuss why segregation of duties is important in computerized accounting software. (5 Marks)
b) Discuss different types of computerized accounting software applications. (10 Marks)
c) Discuss different data processing modes. (5 Marks)
Question Four (20 Marks)
a) Discuss why its important to study computerized accounting software. (5 Marks)
b) Explain the process of POP and SOP in sage. (10 Marks)
c) What is importance of computerizing the supply chain? (5 Marks)
Question Five (20 Marks)
a) Discuss the five important modules of SAGE including all the source documents and output repairs. (15 Marks)
b) Explain the importance of properly documenting in AIS. (5 Marks)
