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Baker, William M. – Journal of Education for Business, 2013
This research determines which computer skills are important for entry-level accountants, and whether some skills are more important than others. Students participated before and after internships in public accounting. Longitudinal analysis is also provided; responses from 2001 are compared to those from 2008-2009. Responses are also compared to…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Longitudinal Studies, College Students, Accounting
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Ling, Lai Ming; Nawawi, Nurul Hidayah Ahamad – Campus-Wide Information Systems, 2010
Purpose: This study aims to examine the ICT skills needed by a fresh accounting graduate when first joining a tax firm; to find out usage of electronic tax (e-tax) applications in tax practice; to assess the rating of senior tax practitioners on fresh graduates' ICT and e-tax applications skills; and to solicit tax practitioners' opinion regarding…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Taxes, Knowledge Level, College Graduates
Darwin, Ian – Microsystems, 1984
Presented is a comprehensive listing of over 300 UNIX operating system programs from over 100 different sources. Entries are arranged by such categories as accounting applications, database programs, industrial applications, and languages. A cross-references guide of UNIX vendor addresses accompanies the listing. (JN)
Descriptors: Accounting, Databases, Industry, Programing Languages
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Seymour, Thomas J. – Business Education Forum, 1983
Describes applications of microcomputers to aspects of accounting and auditing, including such areas as financial statements, recordkeeping, and operations analysis. (SK)
Descriptors: Accounting, Data Processing, Management Information Systems, Microcomputers
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Lemon, Donald K. – NASSP Bulletin, 1985
Provides a step-by-step approach for administrators to follow when becoming aquainted with their first computer. (MD)
Descriptors: Accounting, Computer Software, Educational Administration, Elementary Secondary Education
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Niles, Judith – Library Hi Tech, 1983
Describes the application of a specific word processor to acquisitions fund accounting and reporting functions at Rice University's Fondren Library. Encumbrance of firm orders, preparing budget reports, math calculations, ledger format (for each fund), report format (summarizes overall fund activity), and the value of word processors are…
Descriptors: Accounting, Bookkeeping, Budgets, College Libraries
Marcum, Deanna; Boss, Richard – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1983
Relates office automation to its application in libraries, discussing computer software packages for microcomputers performing tasks involved in word processing, accounting, statistical analysis, electronic filing cabinets, and electronic mail systems. (EJS)
Descriptors: Accounting, Automation, Computer Programs, Data Processing
Ditlea, Steve – Popular Computing, 1982
Describes and evaluates the features, performance, peripheral devices, available software, and capabilities of the Apple III microcomputer. The computer's operating system, its hardware, and the commercially produced software it accepts are discussed. Specific applications programs for financial planning, accounting, and word processing are…
Descriptors: Accounting, Computer Storage Devices, Input Output Devices, Merchandise Information
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Crawford, Chase W. – NASSP Bulletin, 1985
Reviews specific administrative tasks that can be computerized. Provides criteria for selection of software programs. (MD)
Descriptors: Accounting, Athletics, Attendance Records, Computer Oriented Programs
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Smith, C. LeMoyne – Educational Leadership, 1988
Contends that business education, including keyboarding, accounting, word processing, and business fundamentals, will have a crucial role in preparing productive citizens in the emerging service-related economy. (TE)
Descriptors: Accounting, Business Education, Business Skills, Data Processing Occupations
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Talley, Sue – AEDS Journal, 1983
Contains a suggested process for selecting and acquiring administrative microcomputer software. Consideration is given to the general characteristics of good administrative software as well as the specific characteristics of word processing and electronic spreadsheet software. Nineteen references are listed. (Author/MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Information Needs, Information Seeking, Microcomputers
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Manock, John J. – Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, 1984
Some capabilities and limitations of microcomputers for use by research administrators in pre-award activities and information processing are described, including word processing, electronic spreadsheets, database management, terminal emulation, and graphics presentations. Cost effectiveness is also considered. (MSE)
Descriptors: Accounting, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Cost Effectiveness
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Huntington, Fred – AEDS Journal, 1983
Discusses microcomputer uses for administrative computing in education at site level and central office and recommends that administrators start with a word processing program for time management, an electronic spreadsheet for financial accounting, a database management system for inventories, and self-written programs to alleviate paper…
Descriptors: Attendance Records, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Data Processing
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Spuck, Dennis W.; Atkinson, Gene – AEDS Journal, 1983
An outline of microcomputer applications for administrative computing in education is followed by discussions of aspects of office automation, database management systems, management information systems, administrative computer systems, and software. Several potential problems relating to administrative computing in education are identified.…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Data Processing, Elementary Secondary Education
Grenn, Tommye Lou; And Others – Vocational Education Journal, 1992
Programs described are a community college medical clerical individualized instruction program; minicourses in a junior high technology education class; simulation in a high school accounting course; telecommunications skills in a vocational-technical school; information processing in high school business education; vocational library media…
Descriptors: Accounting, Business Education, Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction