International Journal of General Studies Education (JOGSE) is a publication from the School of General Studies Education, Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF IMPACT OF OFFLINE AND ONLINE ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE AMONG BUSINESS EDUCATION STUDENTS OF OYO STATE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
This study is a comparative analysis of the impact of offline and Online accounting software among Business Education Students of Oyo State College of Education, Lanlate. Data was collected with the use of questionnaire. A survey of 100 accounting students in 300level was conducted, with 50 students using online accounting software and 50 students using offline accounting software over a period of three months, with both groups carrying out the same assignments. One hypothesis was formulated and tested using Z-test Statistics while questionnaires were analysed in tabular form using simple percentage. The results show that online accounting software has a more positive impact on students' acquisition of practical accounting skills. The study concludes that online accounting software is more effective in enhancing students' practical accounting skills and recommends its adoption in accounting education. The findings of this study contribute to the existing body of knowledge on the impact of technology on accounting education and provide insights for the development of accounting curricula and teaching methods.