Challenges to computerized accounting system software-ibex implementation in dawro zone finance and economic development offices

Abstract

Computerized Accounting System has become the backbone of almost every organization and Computerized Accounting System software is crucial for Accountancy. Efficient computerized accounting system software enhances individuals, firms or public businesses by helping to reach their goals and to maximize profits in a systematic way effectively. The study was undertaken with the objectives to assess the challenges in computerized accounting system software -IBEX faced by DZFEDOs. The study was also conducted by the use of descriptive research design; and its sampling technique was purposive sampling technique and the sample size was 96 from 234 office workers. The data were collected from one zonal office, five wereda’s and one town administration Finance and Economic Development offices by questionnaire and the study used both questionnaire and interview. The respondents were officers; accountants in the accounting department, auditors and ICT support core process. The study used SPSS v.20 to analyze the descriptive statistics compare means like ANOVAs test and non parametric statistical measures such as Pearson chi-square test for relationship between and among the distribution. The survey pointed out that the study area offices were implemented IBEX at good condition, the main challenges in computerized accounting system software-IBEX were power failure, lack of skilled man power and lack of supervision; the effects for IBEX error in work experience and age group as explained by statistically significant mean scores 95% confidence interval. The study also wrapping up on the bases of the interpretations and provide constructive suggestion that would help the concerned officers to undertake measures for the improvement of computerized accounting system software-IBEX in the DZFEDOs and training is one of the key issue to fill the skill gap, failure in power will be solved by power saving in UPS and lack of supervision need critical follow up in offices and the future study will solve same problem.