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    explains how AISs operate and is therefore a vital part of any accounting system. For example‚ documentation describes the tasks for recording accounting data‚ the procedures that users must perform to operate computer applications‚ the processing steps that AISs follow‚ and the logical and physical flows of accounting data through the system. This chapter explains in greater detail why accountants need to understand documentation and describes some tools for diagramming complex systems. Accountants can

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     Search... Log In Sign Up Data Models of Accounting Information Systems Uploaded by Igli Hakrama 1 of 2: hakrama_ersoy_AB0...     top 3%  5‚373  Download       Akademik Bilişim’09 - XI. Akademik Bilişim Konferansı Bildirileri 11-13 Şubat 2009 Harran Üniversitesi‚ Şanlıurfa Data Models of Accounting Information Systems REA vs. IAC Igli Hakrama‚ Ahmed Fatih Ersoy Epoka University Computer Engineering Department‚ Tirana / Albania iglihakrama@epoka.edu.al‚ afersoy@epoka.edu.al Abstract:

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    One inherent risk factor that would impact my audit procedures of Enron were the large number of highly complex accounting entries. For example energy traders were required to book all the projected profits from a supply contract in the quarter in which the deal is made. Such accounting procedures are inherently risky as they make assumptions about price forecasts which can drastically affect earnings. Another inherent risk factor is the frequency of related party transactions. The special purpose

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    EFFECTIVENESS OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS Hossien Sajady Ph.D. Shahid Chamran University Ahvaz‚ I.R of IRAN Mohsen Dastgir Ph.D. Shahid Chamran University Ahvaz‚ I.R of IRAN Hossien Hashem Nejad Post graduate candidate Abstract- In this study the effectiveness of accounting information systems from finance managers of listed companies at Tehran Stock Exchange is evaluated. The results indicate that implementation of the accounting information systems at the companies

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    company has prepared for such an attack. The result of this leniency could be detrimental to the integrity of the company and their ability to protect their consumer’s proprietary information or even their own financial records. Information Systems are manmade and are unlikely to be infallible but it is the Information Technicians duty to insure the system is being tweaked and adjusted to avoid the onslaught of intruders. Accident forgiveness is the slogan for Allied Insurance they may be on to

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    1. Discuss the origins of the technology make the current accounting system available. 2. Define an accounting system. An accounting system is a system that identifies‚ records‚ communicates information that is relevant‚ reliable‚ and comparable about an organizations business activities. 3. List and describe the components of accounting information system. Technology People Data Input and Output Internal Control 4. Discuss the FASB conceptual framework. Assets: A resource

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    Chapter 3 – Ethics‚ Fraud‚ and Internal Control Fraud 1. Compare and contrast employee fraud vs. management fraud. a. Employee Fraud a. Nonmanagement employees convert cash or assets to direct employee benefit b. Management Fraud – Performance Fraud a. Does not involve direct theft of assets b. Fraud is perpetrated above which the internal control structure generally relate c. Use financial statements to create an illusion that an entity is healthier than it is d. Misappropriation of

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    An 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. In particular‚ specially trained accountants work with AIS to ensure the highest level of accuracy in a company’s financial transactions and recordkeeping and to make financial data easily available

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    on their Accounting Information Systems? If a company has adequate security controls in place then they should not be held liable for losses sustained in a successful attack made on their Accounting Information System (AIS) by outside sources. If a company is negligent about security controls then they should be held liable for losses sustained in a successful attack on their AIS. There are a variety of sources that threaten accounting information

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    Kerri Devine Essay on Human Nature There are two conflicting views on human nature. Chinese scholar Hsun Tzu believed that man’s nature is evil and when man acts “good” it is only the result of what he called “conscious activity.” In the text‚ he describes conscious activity as “the part [of man] that can be acquired by learning and brought to completion by effort.” In other words‚ Hsun Tzu believed that man is naturally selfish‚ and that unless there are rules and principles put in place to guide

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