Accounting Information Systems
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Accounting Information Systems
In terms of effectiveness and efficiency of operations, as well as of meeting the generic information system control goals of validity, completeness, and accuracy, what are the arguments for and against each of the following?
- a. Sending a copy of the PO from the purchasing department to the receiving department.
- b. Having the quantity ordered field “blinded” on the receiving department copy of the PO.
a)
To determine: The argument for and against the process of sending a copy of the PO from the purchasing department to the receiving department.
Introduction:
Accounting Information System (AIS) is said to be the specialized subsystem of the Information System (IS). AIS can be used in the business events for the purpose of collecting, processing, and reporting the financial information.
Determine the argument for and against the process of sending a copy of the PO from the purchasing department to the receiving department:
In order to ensure the timely and complete process of receipts, the receiving department can be able to establish a tickler file. Tickler files are an electronic or manual area where the documents, which need follow-up will be stored...
b)
To determine: The argument for and against the process of having the quantity ordered field “blinded” on the receiving department copy of the PO.
Introduction:
Accounting Information System (AIS) is said to be the specialized subsystem of the Information System (IS). AIS can be used in the business events for the purpose of collecting, processing, and reporting the financial information.
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