As computer systems have been developed to perform the recording and classification tasks associated with business activities,the nature of accounting and the work of the accountant have also been pushed in a new direction.Increasingly,the role of the accountant is seen to be to:
A)Use computer programs rather than manual journals.
B)Ensure that businesses invest in new software.
C)Add value and provide and interpret information for an organisation.
D)Outsource accounting work to bookkeepers.

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With the advent of computer systems, the role of accountants is no longer limited to manual journaling or investing in new software. Accountants now have the responsibility to add value to the organization by providing and interpreting information that can help in making strategic decisions. This is possible with the help of the vast amounts of financial and non-financial data that can be easily accessed and processed using modern software tools. Therefore, Option C is the best choice.

As Computer Systems Have Been Developed to Perform the Recording