Accounting Information Systems
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ISBN: 9781337619202
Author: Hall, James A.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 10, Problem 7P
a.
To determine
Draw an REA diagram for Company C to support the payroll process.
b.
To determine
Depict the cardinalities to association between entities in REA diagram of Company C.
c.
To determine
Identify the tables, keys and attributes required for implementation of REA model.
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