Accounting Information Systems
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Author: Ulric J. Gelinas, Richard B. Dull, Patrick Wheeler, Mary Callahan Hill
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 9, Problem 10DQ
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The technology summary states that there are two different types of process controls that are automated controls and manual controls. Ability, training, and diligence of the data entry person determines the efficiency of the manual control. The data entry person should know the approval that are valid and document that are not properly approved. The person should compare the input data with the master data to correct the errors in the input data.
In automated controls, all the controls of the firms will be performed by the computer system. Digital signatures, electronic approvals, programmed edit checks, and comparing input data with the master data are included in the automated controls.
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Ch. 9 - Prob. 1RQCh. 9 - Prob. 2RQCh. 9 - How could the control matrix be used to recommend...Ch. 9 - Prob. 4RQCh. 9 - Prob. 5RQCh. 9 - Prob. 6RQCh. 9 - Prob. 7RQCh. 9 - Name and explain four different types of batch...Ch. 9 - Prob. 9RQCh. 9 - Prob. 10RQ
Ch. 9 - Prob. 1DQCh. 9 - Explain why input controls are so important....Ch. 9 - Describe the similarities and differences between...Ch. 9 - Prob. 4DQCh. 9 - Prob. 5DQCh. 9 - Prob. 6DQCh. 9 - Prob. 7DQCh. 9 - Prob. 8DQCh. 9 - Prob. 9DQCh. 9 - Prob. 10DQCh. 9 - Prob. 11DQCh. 9 - The following is a list of six control plans from...Ch. 9 - Prob. 2SPCh. 9 - Figure 9.10 lists 10 control plans from this...Ch. 9 - Prob. 1PCh. 9 - Prob. 2PCh. 9 - Prob. 3PCh. 9 - Prob. 4PCh. 9 - Prob. 5PCh. 9 - Prob. 6P
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- 21) Which is not a benefit of computerized accounting system?arrow_forwardThe following is a list of 12 control plans from Chapter 8. These are followed by a list of 10 B/AR/CR business process controls or deficiencies. Match the 10 B/AR/CR business process control plans with a pervasive control plan from Chapter 8 that could prevent the deficiencies noted in the preceding list or have an impact on the successful execution of the business process control. Explain the impact that the pervasive control could have. Control Plans from Chapter 8 Access control software (i.e., assignment of access rights to employees) Selection, hiring, and supervision of billing clerks to ensure that they can and do carry out their assigned responsibilities Physical controls for perimeter, building, and computer facilities to prevent loss or destruction of the computer resources Preventive maintenance of computer hardware to ensure reliability and availability Systems development life cycle (SDLC), including testing and approval before implementation of new or revised programs…arrow_forwardThe following is a list of 12 control plans from Chapter 8. These are followed by a list of 10 B/AR/CR business process controls or deficiencies. Match the 10 B/AR/CR business process control plans with a pervasive control plan from Chapter 8 that could prevent the deficiencies noted in the preceding list or have an impact on the successful execution of the business process control. Explain the impact that the pervasive control could have. Control Plans from Chapter 8 Access control software (i.e., assignment of access rights to employees) Selection, hiring, and supervision of billing clerks to ensure that they can and do carry out their assigned responsibilities Physical controls for perimeter, building, and computer facilities to prevent loss or destruction of the computer resources Preventive maintenance of computer hardware to ensure reliability and availability Systems development life cycle (SDLC), including testing and approval before implementation of new or revised programs…arrow_forward
- Which of the following is typically NOT part of an ERP’s OLAP applications? a. decision support systems b. information retrieval c. ad hoc reporting/analysis d. logistics e. what-if analysisarrow_forwardWhich of the following statements is incorrect? The practice of management accounting is fairly flexible. The information gathered from management accounting is not required by law. Management accounting focuses mainly on the internal user. Reports produced using management accounting must follow GAAP.arrow_forwardWhich one of the following is not included in the control environment? Question 17Answer a. Organizational Structure b. Integrity & Ethical values c. Competence of Personnel d. External Auditorarrow_forward
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- 8. ______________ is a professional service with an aim of improving the quality and transparency of information, to reduce the chance of problems occurring from incorrect information. a. Agency b. Accounting c. Assurance d. Costingarrow_forward8. Why governance matters in an integrated report? 9. Is it bad for an entity not doing an integrated report? Why?arrow_forward21 Internal Control goes beyond accounting function and incorporates both accounting and administrative control. From the following alternatives identify which one is not a part of administrative control? a. Self-balancing ledger b. Motion Studies c. Quality control d. Time studiesarrow_forward
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