AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE WORKING PRACTISES OF THE ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT OF PREMIER PRINT LTD AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT
SUBMITTED BY
PREMIER PRINT LTD
INDEX
Contents Page
1. Terms of reference 2
2. Methodology 3
3. Acknowledgement 4
4. Executive summary 5
5. Introduction 6
6. Analysis of current system 7
6.1.Ratio analysis 7
6.2.Accounting structure 10
6.3.Accounting function 11
6.4.Accounting practices and policies 14
6.5.Work reschedule and training review 16
6.6.Fraud assessment 17
6.7.Recommendations 18
7. Employment legislation 21
8. Contingency planning 25
9. Final assessment 28
10. Appendices 29
1. TERMS OF REFERENCE
By writing this project I am trying to understand the Premier Print Ltd in terms of:
• The business environment
• Its management techniques
• Its strategies and policies
• Its structure and organisation
By preparing this report I will be able to assess different aspects of the accounting department of the company, evaluate the findings and identify areas for improvement and make recommendations to deliver this improvement.
2. METHODOLOGY
The methodology undertaken to deliver the investigation into the working procedures of the accounting department Premier Print Ltd combines both a qualitative and quantitative approach drawing upon a range of evidence derived from the business.
Initially an analysis of the company was undertaken in an effort to gain a picture of the company’s financial standing.
Following this, a skills and personal audit was drawn for the accounting department’s staff.
Utilising the SWOT business tool existing accounting procedures have been assessed and evaluated. Based on the SWOT analysis appropriate recommendations have been made.
During the writing of this report the reports writer has researched the internet for the UK Government legislation on employment (see Appendix 1).