1.3 evaluate the factors which influence the nature and structure of accounting systems

Jock Daniels has a small supermarket. He has been doing this for some years and has decided to start using computers. He has heard there are different computerised accounting systems available.

He gives you the following information:

- it must be cheap but he is willing to pay more if the system is good.

- he would like to get information about inventory.

- he would like to get information about which products are selling well and which are not

- he would also like a system which can tell him when some things are old and should be thrown away.

- He would like a system which can order things by itself.

- Jock has workers who have a reasonable knowledge of computers.

- Jock hopes that the system will help him to do better than other shopkeepers.

From what you have heard from Jock and what you know about accounting systems, advise Jock about which would be the best option for him.

Give 3 or more reasons for your answer.

(You must use the information he gave to you and what you know about systems)