Accounting Information Systems: Basic Concepts and Current Issues, Third Edition, provides an interdisciplinary presentation of the fundamental accounting topics and information technology of AIS. It is written in a manner intended to develop professional judgment and critical thinking skills so students are prepared to be successful and effectively communicate with accountants and general managers whether their careers take them into public accounting, the corporate world, governmental and not-for-profit accounting, or another practice.
The text focuses on business processes and accounting and IT controls, and includes discussion of relevant aspects of ethics and corporate governance.
Accounting Information Systems: Connecting Careers, Systems, and Analytics
Accounting Information systems (AIS) have become indispensable in the field, and this book provides clear guidance for students or professionals needing to get up to speed.
This new book focuses on the technology that is utilized by accountants and is written in a style that makes these technical concepts easy to understand.
Unlike other texts that provide a broad survey of AIS related topics, this text concentrates on developing practical, real-world business analysis skills.
The book focuses on the needs and responsibilities of accountants as end users of systems, systems designers, and auditors. This text completely integrates Sarbanes-Oxley as it affects internal controls and other relevant topics.
This book is entirely up to date to reflect recent changes in technology and AIS practive. Covers such subjects as EDI, reengineering, neural networks, client/server, computer security, and events accounting.
The text fully explores the integrated nature of AIS with its foundations in information technology, business processes, strategic management, security, and internal controls.
With a focus on the business consequences of technology, this unique reference book will be a vital resource for students and researchers involved in accounting and information management.
In this chapter, you will learn about where this information comes from and why information systems are an integral part of operations including: How an information system supports business operations; How management uses information; What ...