Essays Tagged: "Accounting Information Systems"
Discussion of Internal Controls that are placed in an Accounting information Systems
Very useful when discussing controls in accounting All the points are present but some need more detail.In accounting systems, certain contr ... he company's own management and directors. Today more and more companies are moving from the manual accounting systems to computerized accounting information systems. The advantages of a computerized ... tems. The advantages of a computerized system are increases in the speed and accuracy of processing accounting information.However, as systems become computerized, the internal controls for that syste ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Accounting
The vulnerability of computerised accounting information systems to computer crime.
Abstract.The objective of this essay is to determine the vulnerability of computerised accounting information system to computer crime and the solutions to prevent such crime from occurri ... h crime from occurring in organisations. Ever-Changing information technology has made computerised accounting processes easier. However, it has also created significant threats in relation to ensurin ... so created significant threats in relation to ensuring the security and reliability of computerised accounting information systems. Using an accounting software package such as MYOB can be vulnerable ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Accounting
Nelson's Pharmacy
llowing report offers our initial findings from our review of the Operations, Internal Controls and Accounting Information Systems at Nelson's Pharmacy. We have reviewed Nelson's Pharmacy's procedure ... stems, three main areas for improvement have been identified. The information system requirements, accounting procedures and internal controls are the areas where improvements would provide the most ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies
Vulnerability of computerised accounting information systems to computer crime.
AbstractWith the information technology development day-by-day, Computerised Accounting Information System (CAIS) plays an increasingly significant role in the successful operat ... lays an increasingly significant role in the successful operation of today's business. Computerised Accounting Information System has been used more and more broadly and had as much impact on organisa ... impact on organisations, but the computer crime is also an important issue related to computerised accounting information system. As the expenditures of computer spending on computer control and secu ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Accounting
Accounting and computers
INTRODUCTION:How did computers come into being? What can they do? Are we able to use them in the Accounting field? Do they simplify all the Accounting work? What's the outlook for computers in the ... e been crossing my mind. The whole world is telling us that the computer simplifies everything. For Accounting students to become fully equipped to go out into the world of work, it is becoming necess ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Accounting
The Effect of Technology on the Accounting Profession
Today more and more companies are moving from the manual accounting systems to computerized accounting information systems. By using different technology, we ... ation systems. By using different technology, we can increases the speed and accuracy of processing accounting information, reduce the time spent on low- to non-value-added activities across the organ ... mation technology becomes more ubiquitous in business activities, it has changed the way we process accounting information and prepare financial statements.Let's use financial planning as an example. ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Accounting
Effects of Technology on the Accounting Process
Technology is constantly increasing and invades every aspect of a person's life. Accounting professions are no exception and even more so are affected by the information systems tha ... ing field. This paper will describe how information systems are changing the various aspects of the accounting profession and include a description of a variety of new technologies and their effects o ... ounting processes. In addition, this paper will discuss how these technologies have changed the way accounting is performed within the insurance industry at Allstate followed by a conclusion that reca ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Accounting
Riordan Manufacturing: Financial Analysis
overall financial status of Riordan Manufacturing; a detailed analysis of the corporation's current accounting information systems; and an overview of the information and management systems that shoul ... and an overview of the information and management systems that should have connections to the main accounting information system. In addition, the end objective of this report is to provide a suggest ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management
INTERAL CONTROL AND RISK EVALUATION
ontrols must be used. The biggest vulnerability area is accounts receivable because of auditing and accounting perspective this is where the point money is received into the organization. In the flowc ... because of the easy access the area poses the biggest risk. Risks in System The risk with using any accounting software will always have uncertainties. Some of the risks are human error data input, se ...
Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Human Resource Management