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Creating a Database System

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  • Submitted: 25/01/2005
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AS and A Level Computer Science

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Creating a Database System

ANALYSIS

IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM

Background & Identification of the problem.

Computers have many applications in the 21st century. Specific software such as databases and spreadsheets are designed to help, improve, speed up and reduce the workload of certain tasks. I am currently studying computer studies as well as accounting. One thing I noticed while completing many accounting tasks is that the general format remains the same the only thing that changes is the figures. (See appendix-III for an example of the layout for an account.) This can mean that completing several accounts can become, a long monotonous process, which can result in several simple mistakes occurring.

The system of calculating the accounts for a student's purpose could easily be converted to a computerized system, thus reducing the workload and creating a more efficient system.

Purpose and scope of proposed solution.

The purpose of my project is to design a system, that will automate the process of calculating, Partnership, Limited Company, Manufacturing accounts and act as a teaching aid. The system must be easy to understand and use, so that any accounting student with no computer

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