The Role Played by Accounting Information Systems on the Management of Finance in Financial Institutions in Kabale District: A Case Study of Rukiga SACCO.
The study aimed to investigate the impact of accounting information systems on financial management within Rukiga SACCO, located in Kabale district. It focused on several objectives: identifying the role of effective accounting information systems in financial management at Rukiga SACCO, examining f...
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| description | The study aimed to investigate the impact of accounting information systems on financial management within Rukiga SACCO, located in Kabale district. It focused on several objectives: identifying the role of effective accounting information systems in financial management at Rukiga SACCO, examining factors influencing financial management within the SACCO, and establishing the relationship between accounting information systems and financial management. Chapter two comprised a literature review, summarizing various authors' perspectives on the role of accounting information systems in financial organizations within Kabale district. The study utilized both simple random and purposive sampling methods to gather data from 52 respondents associated with Rukiga SACCO, employing questionnaires and interview guides as data collection tools. Findings indicated that the accounting information system significantly contributed to improved financial management at Rukiga SACCO, enhancing performance through meticulous record-keeping for future reference.
Recommendations included strengthening the SACCO's accounting systems, particularly through computerized record-keeping, and employing skilled accountants to effectively utilize these systems for financial management. Additionally, the Board of Directors of microfinance institutions, including Rukiga SACCO, suggested enhancing the accounting information system and providing training to employees to ensure comprehensive AIS utilization, thereby optimizing SACCO operations. In conclusion, the study affirmed that accounting information systems play a crucial role in enhancing financial management at Rukiga SACCO, contributing to efficiency and improved customer service within the institution. |
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| spelling | oai:idr.kab.ac.ug:20.500.12493-21202024-08-01T00:02:44Z The Role Played by Accounting Information Systems on the Management of Finance in Financial Institutions in Kabale District: A Case Study of Rukiga SACCO. Niwabiha, Desire Role Played Accounting Information Systems Management Financial Institutions Kabale District Rukiga SACCO The study aimed to investigate the impact of accounting information systems on financial management within Rukiga SACCO, located in Kabale district. It focused on several objectives: identifying the role of effective accounting information systems in financial management at Rukiga SACCO, examining factors influencing financial management within the SACCO, and establishing the relationship between accounting information systems and financial management. Chapter two comprised a literature review, summarizing various authors' perspectives on the role of accounting information systems in financial organizations within Kabale district. The study utilized both simple random and purposive sampling methods to gather data from 52 respondents associated with Rukiga SACCO, employing questionnaires and interview guides as data collection tools. Findings indicated that the accounting information system significantly contributed to improved financial management at Rukiga SACCO, enhancing performance through meticulous record-keeping for future reference. Recommendations included strengthening the SACCO's accounting systems, particularly through computerized record-keeping, and employing skilled accountants to effectively utilize these systems for financial management. Additionally, the Board of Directors of microfinance institutions, including Rukiga SACCO, suggested enhancing the accounting information system and providing training to employees to ensure comprehensive AIS utilization, thereby optimizing SACCO operations. In conclusion, the study affirmed that accounting information systems play a crucial role in enhancing financial management at Rukiga SACCO, contributing to efficiency and improved customer service within the institution. 2024-07-04T07:34:49Z 2024-07-04T07:34:49Z 2024 Thesis Niwabiha, Desire (2024). The Role Played by Accounting Information Systems on the Management of Finance in Financial Institutions in Kabale District: A Case Study of Rukiga SACCO. Kabale: Kabale University. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/2120 en Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/ application/pdf Kabale University |
| spellingShingle | Role Played Accounting Information Systems Management Financial Institutions Kabale District Rukiga SACCO Niwabiha, Desire The Role Played by Accounting Information Systems on the Management of Finance in Financial Institutions in Kabale District: A Case Study of Rukiga SACCO. |
| title | The Role Played by Accounting Information Systems on the Management of Finance in Financial Institutions in Kabale District: A Case Study of Rukiga SACCO. |
| title_full | The Role Played by Accounting Information Systems on the Management of Finance in Financial Institutions in Kabale District: A Case Study of Rukiga SACCO. |
| title_fullStr | The Role Played by Accounting Information Systems on the Management of Finance in Financial Institutions in Kabale District: A Case Study of Rukiga SACCO. |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Role Played by Accounting Information Systems on the Management of Finance in Financial Institutions in Kabale District: A Case Study of Rukiga SACCO. |
| title_short | The Role Played by Accounting Information Systems on the Management of Finance in Financial Institutions in Kabale District: A Case Study of Rukiga SACCO. |
| title_sort | role played by accounting information systems on the management of finance in financial institutions in kabale district a case study of rukiga sacco |
| topic | Role Played Accounting Information Systems Management Financial Institutions Kabale District Rukiga SACCO |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/2120 |
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