Evaluation Of Accounting Information Systems And Performance Of The Ghana Oil Company

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate accounting information systems on performance at the Ghana oil company, Head office in Adabraka, Kumasi and Sunyani. There were three main objectives, among them were to identify the various accounting information systems adopted at the Ghana oil company in their operations; determine problems faced in accessing and utilizing accounting information systems at the Ghana oil company and to recommend appropriate measures to boost accounting information systems and performance at the Ghana oil company. The study sought to draw evidence from 120 staff from Adabraka, Sunyani and Kumasi centers of the Ghana Oil Company. The researcher adopted a quantitative study with self-administered questionnaire as the main research instrument. The results from the survey were analysed with the help of the SPSS v26.0 for analysis. The collected research data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. It was found that, there are diverse landscape of Accounting Information Systems (AIS) at GOIL reflects the company’s strategic approach in meeting specific accounting needs such as AIS such as Tally, QuickBooks, and Pastel. The findings from the study provide clear and actionable insights for Ghana Oil Company (GOIL) to enhance the effectiveness of its Accounting Information Systems (AIS). Based on the findings, it is recommended that GOIL should focus on implementing comprehensive solutions to address the challenges posed by its diverse landscape of Accounting Information Systems (AIS).