Task 1

a.Identify and describe the key features of a desktop computerised accounting system. In your response make sure you cover these points:

A description of the key features.

What problems may arise when these types of systems are used?

How these problems might be addressed or overcome?

b.Identify and describe the key features of a cloud based computerised accounting system. In your response make sure you cover these points:

A description of the key features.

What problems may arise when these types of systems are used?

How these problems might be addressed or overcome?

Your response in total should be between 250 and 300 words

Task 2

List and describe the key features you would expect to find in an organisations policies and procedures document relating to the set up and operation of a computerised accounting system. Your response should be around 300 words long.

Task 3

Organisations that hold individuals personal data and have a turnover of more than $3 million are subject to the Privacy Act 1988. Research the Privacy act and write responses to the following points:

a.Describe the main provisions of the privacy act that would be relevant to an organisation using a computerised accounting system.

b.How does the privacy act protect an organisation and its clients/suppliers/employees privacy?

Your response should be around 300 words long in total