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Introducing Computerized Accounting Information Systems in a Developing Nation: Egyptian International Motors Company (EIM) Case Study

Introducing Computerized Accounting Information Systems in a Developing Nation: Egyptian International Motors Company (EIM) Case Study
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Author(s): Khaled Dahawy (The American University in Cairo, Egypt)and Sherif Kamel (The American University in Cairo, Egypt)
Copyright: 2007
Pages: 2
Source title: Managing Worldwide Operations and Communications with Information Technology
Source Editor(s): Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A. (Information Resources Management Association, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-929-8.ch389
ISBN13: 9781599049298
EISBN13: 9781466665378

Abstract

The use of computerized accounting information systems has become an integral part of accounting systems world wide. Most of the research and cases that examine issues related to choice and implementation of computerized accounting information systems have focused on developed nations. However, decisions relating to the choice and implementation of computerized accounting systems are very sensitive to cultural and environmental factors. Therefore, such decisions should be studied within the context of their own environments (Ismail and King, 2006). Environmental factors differ dramatically between developed and developing nations. In addition, within the context of developing nations, the cultural, political, and economic realities of each country are often very different. Therefore, it is better not to develop a standard prescription and make recommendations without first analyzing the specificities of each nation. Therefore, it is vital to improve our understanding of the process of choice and implementation of computerized accounting information systems in specific developing nations, such as Egypt.

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