Kennedy Akena Jurugo2023-10-252023-10-252023-09-19https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/1264This is a dissertation.This study investigated the influence of computerized accounting systems on financial reporting within the banking sector, particularly focusing on the utilization of accounting software and electronic data processing. Employing a mixed research design, a sample of 52 bank officials was selected through purposive and simple random sampling methods, and data collection was carried out using open-ended questionnaires. Descriptive statistics were applied for data analysis, encompassing manual cleaning, sorting, and tabulation of questionnaire data through frequency tables, followed by coding and comparison with the questionnaire responses. The findings underscored the substantial enhancement in financial reporting efficiency through the adoption of accounting software, evidenced by an average rating of (4.07) with a standard deviation of (1.37). This in turn, indicated a generally positive perception among study participants regarding the positive influence of electronic data processing on financial reporting accuracy, as exemplified by a notable mean score of (5.19). The analysis, based on a sample size (N) of 52 data points, yielded a correlation coefficient (r) of (0.5296), signifying a positive correlation between the accuracy of financial reporting and the efficiency of financial reporting. In conclusion, the study highlights the substantial benefits of computerized accounting systems, particularly accounting software and electronic data processing, in improving the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting within the banking sector.enDissertation