Systems/Process Management
Personal information student
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Written examination
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7 questions
11 pages (incl. cover sheet)
Instructions
You are allowed to use a calculator (type FX-82SX Plus / FX-82MS / FX350MS / TI-30Xa / TI-30XS Multiview).
You are allowed to use a programmable calculator.
You are allowed to use notes.
You are allowed to use the following books: Accounting Information Systems,
Hall, 7th or custom edition and Accounting Information Systems and Internal
Control, Vaassen et al, 2nd or custom edition
You are not allowed to use a dictionary.
You are not allowed to take the examination papers with you.
Additional information
Place your name and student number at the top of each page to facilitate corrections. Answer all questions in English only.
Due to lack of available books, you are allowed to bring copies of the books specified above
You are allowed to make notes inside the book and bring copies of the lecture slides. No other documentation is allowed (nor is it needed)
This exam consists of four parts.
Good luck!
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PART 1: AIS/APM CONCEPTS AND TYPOLOGY (12 POINTS)
Question 1.
The Accounting Information System (12 points)
a) What are the purposes of an audit trail (2 points)
b) What is meant by a defective audit trail? (2 points)
c) How can a defective audit trail be prevented? (2 points)
d) Discuss the independence issue when audit firms also provide consulting input into the development and selection of new AIS (3 points)
e) Explain how a production quota used to evaluate a supervisor can adversely affect quality control, material usage efficiency, and labour relations (3 points)