provide redundant pictures of an information system. We don’t need both." Discuss. ANS. Logical data flow diagrams (DFDs) present only the logical elements of an information system. By excluding the physical elements‚ the logical DFD allows us to concentrate on what a system is doing without being distracted by how the f Physical DFDs present the physical elements of an information system. They concentrate on who is acting on the data flowing through the system. Physical DFDs allow us to concentrate
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Accounting Information System(AIS) - is a structure that a business uses to collect‚ store‚ manage‚ process‚ retrieve and report its financial data so that it can be used by accountants‚ consultants‚ business analysts‚ managers‚ chief financial officers (CFOs)‚ auditors and regulatory and tax agencies. Components of AIS a. People - the system users - professionals who may need to use an organization’s AIS include accountants‚ consultants‚ business analysts‚ managers‚ chief financial officers
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resources against waste‚ fraud‚ or inefficient use; ensuring the reliability of accounting data; securing compliance with management policies; and evaluating the performance of all employees‚ managers and departments within the organization. The accounting system depends upon internal control procedures to ensure the reliability of accounting data. Many internal control procedures on the other hand make use of accounting data in keeping track of assets and monitoring the performance of departments
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Chapter 1 Accounting Information Systems and the Accountant INTRODUCTION WHAT ARE ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS? Accounting Information Systems—A Definition Accounting Information Systems and Their Role in Organizations CASE ANALYSES The Annual Report Universal Concrete Products Ross‚ Sells‚ and Young‚ LLP REFERENCES AND RECOMMENDED READINGS ANSWERS TO TEST YOURSELF WHAT’S NEW IN ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS? Suspicious Activity Reporting Countering Terrorism Corporate Scandals and Accounting The
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arrangement. 19.3 In what situations would you expect to model a relationship between an agent and a resource? Relationships between agents and resources can be modeled for two reasons. Relationships between resources and suppliers provide information about preferred and alternate suppliers. Relationships between
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Discuss the challenges and opportunities that business managers face in managing information system and information technologies. (b) Describe all the components and resources of an information system. Answer (a) Management Information System - Information Technology Management information system or management information services‚ and pronounced as separate letters‚ MIS refers broadly to a computer-based system that provides managers with the tools for organizing‚ evaluating and efficiently
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Jeff Castellaw Mr. Norvell Freshman Honors English 13 January 2012 Mitt Romney: A Superb Politician Mitt Romney said‚ “Conservatism has had from its inception vigorously positive‚ intellectually rigorous agenda and thinking. That agenda should have in my three pillars: strengthen the economy‚ strengthen our security‚ and strengthen our families.” Former governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney has endeavored to do that agenda in its entirety. He has somewhat succeeded in these three areas
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Chapter 1 Introduction Multiple-Choice Questions 1) The best definition of economics is A) how choices are made under conditions of scarcity. B) how money is used. C) how goods and services are produced. D) how businesses maximize profits. Answer: A Level of Difficulty: Easy 2) Managerial economics is best defined as the economic study of A) how businesses can make the most profits. B) how businesses can decide on the best use of scarce resources
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Management Information Systems Chapter 2 COMPONENTS OF A BUSINESS A business is a formal organization whose aim is to produce products or provide services for a profit – that is‚ to sell products at a price greater than the costs of production. ORGANIZING A BUSINESS: BASIC BUSINESS FUNCTIONS The decision of what to produce is called a strategic choice because it determines your likely customers‚ the kind of employees you will need‚ the production methods and facilities needed‚ the marketing themes
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