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Accounting Information System Question Paper

Accounting Information System

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce (Commerce)

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KABARAK
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2011/2012 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
ACCT /FNCE 325 – ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS
/E-FINANCE
DAY: TUESDAY

DATE: 27/03/2012
TIME: 9.00 A.M – 11.00 A.M.

STREAM: Y3S2

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Answer question one and any other two questions
2. Marks are shown at the end of the question
3. Use practical examples to illustrate your answers
4. Give precise and concise answers
5. Do not write on this question paper during the exam session

Question one (Compulsory)
(a) Discuss the features of modern computer – based accounting
information systems.

(15 Marks)

(b) Explain the benefits and Shortcoming of using computer-based
accounting information systems as opposed to manual systems by large
institutions in Kenya

(10 Marks)

(c) Why are businesses in rural areas not embracing technology
like their counter parties in urban areas.

(5marks)

Question Two
(a) Explain the Key drivers of the evolution of E-finance in Kenya.
(10 marks)

(b) Discuss the factors that have made the banking sector embrace
technology much more than the other players in the financial
sector especially the Insurance industry and Securities trading.
(6marks)

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(c) Explain the constraints for the growth of electronic banking in
Kenya

(4marks)

Question Three
(a) Explain the importance of carrying out a detailed systems
analysis in the development of a new accounting information
system.

(10 marks)

(b) Discuss the main principles that should inform the design of
accounting information systems.

(10 marks)

Question Four
Discuss the effects of advancements in communication technology
(including cellular Technology) on accounting practices in Kenya
(20 marks)

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