1. What is documentation? Why do accountants need to understand documentation? ------------------------------------------------- Documentation refers to a set of documents and models‚ such as narratives‚ data flow models‚ flowcharts‚ and other written materials that explain a how a system works. Documentation tools are important‚ because: -At minimum‚ you must be able to read documentation to determine how the system works. -You may be required to evaluate internal control systems documentation
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Simplification Conferences in Lake Placid‚ New York. Process Flowchart 1-1 Process flowchart or PFD is also known as the system flow diagram or SFD. The main reason of using process flowchart is to show the relation between major parts of the system. Process flowchart or PFD does not include minor parts or components of the system like piping ratings or piping systems. In many organizations‚ users term process flow diagrams as flow sheet. 1-2 A diagram of the steps in a job‚ operation‚ or process. It enables
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system. For example‚ system flowcharts are employed to understand physical system activities including inputs‚ outputs‚ and processing. In contrast‚ data flow diagrams provide a graphic picture of the logical flow of data within an organization. Each alternative is appropriate for a given aspect of the system. As a result‚ they work together to fully document the nature and function of the information system. 3.3 Compare the guidelines for preparing flowcharts and DFDs. What general design
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register 3.2 It is usually not sufficient to use just one documentation tool. Every tool documents a uniquely important aspect of a given information system. For example‚ system flowcharts are employed to understand physical system activities including inputs‚ outputs‚ and processing. In contrast‚ data flow diagrams provide a graphic picture of the logical flow of data within an organization. Each alternative is appropriate for a given aspect of the system. As a result‚ they work together
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document flowcharts describe the physical flow of order forms‚ requisition slips‚ and similar hard-copy documents through an AIS. These flowcharts pictorially represent data paths in compact formats and therefore save pages of narrative description. System flowcharts are similar to document flowcharts‚ except that system flowcharts usually focus on the electronic flows of data in computerized AISs. Other examples of documentation aids include process maps‚ data flow diagrams‚ program flowcharts‚ and
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ISSN: 2319-5967 ISO 9001:2008 Certified International Journal of Engineering Science and Innovative Technology (IJESIT) Volume 2‚ Issue 4‚ July 2013 Intelligent Shopping Cart Raju Kumar1‚ K. Gopalakrishna2‚ K. Ramesha3 Abstract— An innovative product with societal acceptance is the one that aids the comfort‚ convenience and efficiency in everyday life. Purchasing and shopping at big malls is becoming daily activity in metro cities. We can see big rush at these malls on holidays and weekends
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|CHAPTER 4 | Discussion Questions DQ4-1 "Data flow diagrams and flowcharts 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
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7 Quality Tools Cause-Effect Diagrams Flow Charts The 7 Quality Tools for Process Improvements Pareto Chart Where did the Basic Seven come from? Kaoru Ishikawa • Known for “Democratizing Statistics” • The Basic Seven Tools made statistical analysis less complicated for the average person • Good Visual Aids make statistical and quality control more comprehendible. What Is a Flowchart? A diagram that uses graphic symbols to depict the nature and flow of the steps in a process
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Quiz #1 Instructions: Ensure that the following information is included in your answer: Question # and your answer‚ listed vertically Example: #1-b #2-a #3-c Select the one most appropriate answer. An answer that includes two correct components is more correct that an answer that includes only one correct component. If you select more than one answer‚ your question will not be graded. Each multiple choice question is worth one mark. This quiz is a review of material in the text and course materials
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(written descriptions) Flowcharts Diagrams Other written material For this subject‚ we only need to discuss two (2) of the most common documentation tools: Data flow diagrams Graphical descriptions of the sources and destinations of data. They show: Where data comes from How it flows The processes performed on it Where it goes Include three types: Document flowcharts describe the flow of documents and information between departments or units. System flowcharts describe the relationship
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