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    Examination on the Impact of Information Technology (IT) Adoption on Accounting Functions among Medium Enterprises in the Manufacturing Sector in Zambia
    (University of Lusaka, 2024) CHABINGA, Harriet
    The study aimed to examine the impact of information technology (it) adoption on accounting functions among medium enterprises in the manufacturing sector in Zambia and the objectives made were: To ascertain the effect of IT on the internal audit function in medium enterprises. To determine the relationship between IT and financial accounting in medium enterprises. To ascertain the risks associated with the adoption of IT in the accounting system of medium enterprises operating in the manufacturing sector. To examine the techniques that enables researchers to gather numerical data that may be utilized to test theories. The Research Approach used was quantitative research methodology. The study used a Correlational research design, and the population consisted of all medium-sized businesses that are currently operating in the manufacturing sector in Lusaka. The stratified random sampling technique was used with the aid of Slovinโ€™s formula to gather a sample size of 296 MEs. The relationship between independent and dependent variables were shown using simple regression model below,๐‘ฆ=๐›ฝ0+๐›ฝ1๐‘ฅ+๐œ–, The study concluded that if any assumptions are violated, it will take appropriate measures to correct them such as transforming data, removing outliers, adding or removing variables from the model. It also interprets and reports the results of the simple regression analysis by examining the output tables and charts. The study also looked at the ANOVA table to see the F-statistic and the p-value, which test the overall significance of the regression model. The study recommends that investing in adoption of IT for the accounting functions can improve their performance and quality, this can also help them compete with larger firms ensuring that they are aware of the potential risks that are associated with the adoption of IT. They should also conduct more research on IT adoption as it is evolving and dynamic as there are many gaps and challenges in the existing literature.