This textbook offers the student a working knowledge of the three most commonly used computer application programmes in business today: database, spreadsheet and word processor. All assignments in the book use Irish-based examples and are graded. The book can be used as a textbook for the following courses: BTEC, London City and Guilds 7261 Information Technology Series, Royal Society of Arts (RSA) Information Technology Stage 2, Association Of Accounting Technicians (AAT), Pitman Examination Institute (in elementary and intermediate examinations) and London Chamber of Commerce and Industry examinations. The book is non-software specific and no previous understanding of computer applications software is necessary.