Draw block diagram showing the main components of a computer.
a. Input Unit: It is a device through which we enter programs and data into the computer. The data is then stored and processed with the help of programs. The Central Processing Unit The Central Processing Unit (CPU)is divided into three units namely, the control unit, the arithmetic and logic unit and the memory unit.
b. Control Unit: This unit is considered to be the nerve centre of the computer. It controls all arithmetic operations to be performed. It also coordinates the functions of all the hardware units of the computer.
1. Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU): This unit performs all the arithmetic calculations and logical operations involved in a program.
2. Memory Unit: The function of this unit is to store data and the set of instructions given by the programmer. The computation results are stored in the memory and they may be used for subsequent computations or sent to the output unit.
3. Output Unit: The output unit receives information from the CPU and presents it to the user in the desired form. Some common output devices are visual display unit (VDU) and Printer.
State the relationship between information and decision.
Explain, using examples, the relationship between the organisational MIS and the other functional information system in an organisation. Describe how AIS receives and provides information to other functional MIS.
List the distinctive advantages of a computer system over a manual system.
State the various essential features of an accounting report.
Fill in the correct words :
1. The user oriented programmes designed and developed for performing certain specific tasks are called as ...........
2. Language syntax is checked by software called as ...........
3. The people who write programmes to implement the data processing system design are called as ...........
4. ........... is the brain of the computer.
5. ........... and ........... are two of the important requirements of an accounting report.
6. An example of responsibility report is ...........
‘An organisation is a collection of interdependent decision-making units that exists to pursue organisational objectives’. In the light of this statement, explain the relationship between information and decisions. Also explain the role of the Transaction Processing System in facilitating the decision-making process in business organisations.
What is Accounting Information System?
Describe the various elements of a computer system and explain the distinctive features of a computer system and manual system.
Name three components of a Transaction Processing System.
State the different elements of a computer system.
Name any two types of commonly used negotiable instruments.
Why is it necessary to record the adjusting entries in the preparation of final accounts?
State the meaning of incomplete records?
What is ‘Depreciation’?
Briefly state how the cash book is both journal and a ledger.
State the meaning of a trial balance?
State the four basic requirements of a database applications.
Define accounting.
Why is it necessary for accountants to assume that business entity will remain a going concern?
State the need for the preparation of bank reconciliation statement?
Why are some accounting systems called double accounting systems?
Fill in the Correct Words :
(a) Cash book is a ......... journal.
(b) In Journal proper, only......... discount is recorded.
(c) Return of goods purchased on credit to the suppliers will be entered in ...... Journal.
(d) Assets sold on credit are entered in .........
(e) Double column cash book records transaction relating to ......... and .........
(f) Total of the debit side of cash book is ......... than the credit side.
(g) Cash book does not record the ......... transactions.
(h) In double column cash book ......... transactions are also recorded.
(i) Credit balance shown by a bank column in cash book is .........
(j) The amount paid to the petty cashier at the beginning of a period is known as ......... amount.
(k) In purchase book goods purchased on ......... are recorded.
Which of the following answers properly classifies these commonly used accounts:
(1) Building (2) Wages (3) Credit sales (4) Credit purchases (5) Electricity charges due but not yet paid (outstanding electricity bills) (6) Godown rent paid in advance (prepaid godown rent) (7) Sales (8) Fresh capital introduced (9) Drawings (10) Discount paid
Assets Liabilities Capital Revenue Expense
(i) 5,4, 3, 9,6 2,10 8,7
(ii) 1, 6 4, 5 8 7, 3 2,9,10
(iii) 2,10,4 4,6 8 7,5 1,3,9
When should revenue be recognised? Are there exceptions to the general rule?
Name and explain different types of reserves in detail.
Choose the Correct Answer
During the life-time of an entity accounting produce financial statements in accordance with which basic accounting concept :
(a) Conservation
(b) Matching
(c) Accounting period
(d) None of the above
What are the effects of depreciation on profit and loss account and balance sheet?
Explain the development and role of accounting.
What is meant by closing stock? Show its treatment in final accounts?
Which stakeholder group... would be most interested in
_____________________________ (a) the VAT and other tax liabilities of the firm
_____________________________ (b) the potential for pay awards and bouns deals
_____________________________ (c) the ethical or environmental activities of the firm
_____________________________ (d) whether the firm has a long-term future
_____________________________ (e) profitability and share performance
_____________________________ (f) the ability of the firm to carry on providing a
service or producing a product.