Accounting Information Systems
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Author: James A. Hall
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 15, Problem 10P
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Provide an action plan for Company D which ensures the proper controls over the software, data, hardware, people, procedure, and documentation.
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To determine
Describe the risks that the company may encounter if the devised plan is not implemented.
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