Accounting Information Systems

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Edition: 8th
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2009-02-27
Publisher(s): South-Western College Pub
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Summary

Today's accounting professionals are expected to help organizations identify enterprise risks and provide assurance for information systems. ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 8E helps you develop a solid foundation in enterprise risk management as it relates to business processes and their information systems. The book's proven coverage centers around three of the areas most critical in accounting information systems today: enterprise systems, e-Business systems, and controls for maintaining those systems. The book is written clearly to help you easily grasp even the most challenging topics. You can explore today's most intriguing AIS topics to see how they relate to business processes, information technology, strategic management, security, and internal controls. The 8th edition provides you with the tools and processes for organizing and managing information. Whether you want an emphasis on enterprise risk management, solid understanding of databases or REA, or a background in systems development, ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 8E offers the solid foundation you need.

Table of Contents

Understanding Information Systems
Introduction to Accounting Information Systems
Enterprise Systems
Electronic Business (E-Business) Systems
Organizing And Managing Information
Documenting Information Systems
Database Management Systems
Relational Databases and SQL
Enterprise Risk Management
Controlling Information Systems: Introduction to Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control
Controlling Information Systems: Introduction to Pervasive Controls
Controlling Information Systems: Business Process and Application Controls
Business Processes
The Order Entry/Sales (OE/S) Process
The Billing/Accounts Receivable/Cash Receipts (B/AR/CR) Process
The Purchasing Process
The Accounts Payable/Cash Disbursements (AP/CD) Process
The Human Resources (HR) Management and Payroll Processes
Integrated Production Processes (IPP)
Reporting
The General Ledger and Business Reporting (GL/BR) Process
Acquiring an AIS
Acquiring and Implementing Accounting Information Systems
Glossary Index
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