Accounting Information System (AIS An accounting information system (AIS) is a system of collection‚ storage and processing of financial and accounting data that is used by decision makers. accounting information system (AIS) consists of: - People - Procedures - Data - Software - Information technology infrastructure What important functions does the AIS perform in an organization? 1. It collects and stores data about activities and transactions. 2. It processes
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receive payments at regular intervals‚ based on the percentage of work completed. Thus‚ their revenue cycles must be designed to track carefully all work performed and the amount of work remaining to be done. * Service companies (e.g.‚ public accounting and law firms) do not sell physical goods and‚ therefore‚ do not need inventory control systems. They must develop and maintain detailed records of the work performed for each customer to provide backup for the amounts billed. Tracking individual
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Group Assignment Diploma of Accounting (FNS50204) HAIS Accounting Information Systems 1 Assignment: This assignment is to be carried in pairs (two people). This assignment carries a mark of 50 (50% of the total assessment) You have been approached by some businessmen who are preparing to start up a business operation. You can decide on what type of business‚ such as a bank‚ a manufacturing operation‚ a retail store‚ a service business‚ whatever you like. You are required to carry out some research
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LIMITATIONS OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION The contact groups of decision-makers have widely different information needs about an enterprise. It must be stressed that accounting is only one of a number of sources on information available to decision-makers though they are sometimes tempted to place more faith in accounting than excepted. Other sources are just as important if not more important than the information provided by the financial statements. It is therefore essential to highlight the limitations
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1. An Accounting Information System (AIS) * collects and processes transaction data and disseminates the information to interested parties. * Helps management answer such questions as: * How much and what kind of debt is outstanding? * Were sales higher this period than last? * What assets do we have? * What were our cash inflows and outflows? * Did we make a profit last period? Basic Terminology (see Textbook for definitions) * Event * Transaction * Account
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Information Needs of Managers and Other Users Managerial accounting information is needed by a number of individuals. In particular‚ managers and empowered workers need comprehensive‚ up-to-date information for: (1) Planning‚ (2) Controlling‚ and; (3) Decision making. Planning requires setting objectives and identifying methods to achieve those objectives. For example‚ a firm may set the objective of increasing its short-term and long-term profitability by improving the overall quality
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INFS2005 Accounting Information Systems Research School of Accounting and Business Information Systems Group Assignment (Due on 6 May 2014) 20% of overall assessment Introduction The objectives of this assignment are to assess your knowledge in (1) systems documentation; (2) analysis of internal controls; and (3) business process re-design. To complete this assignment‚ you should form groups of five to six (5‒6) students. We will not adjust the assignment marks according to the size
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ACCT 2127 ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGEMENT DECISIONS SEMESTER 2‚ 2013 INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT – Blackmores Ltd Overview You are required to undertake an analysis of the financial health and management practices of Blackmores Limited (Blackmores). The analysis is to be based primarily on 2012 Annual Report of the corporation and any other information you deem relevant e.g. newspaper and journal articles etc. This will require you to search for articles on Blackmores. Background We will discuss
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ACC310 Cost Accounting University of ASHFORD http://www.accttutorials.com/downloads/acc310-cost-accounting-university-ashford/ Click above Link to get this A Graded Material For More information visit our website: http://www.accttutorials.com ACC310 Cost Accounting University of ASHFORD ACC 310 Week 1 DQ 1 Information for Decision Making and Cost Concepts and Behavior Complete Exercise 1-18 and 2-19. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do
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Re Kingston Cotton Mills Auditors are watchdogs not bloodhound Entitled to trust the officers and employees of the co being audited Entitled to rely on the figures presented to them Have any reason to be suspicious‚ should personally make enquiries or checks APPOINTMENT Approved co and consent to act as auditor S8 appoint approved co auditor applied to Minister to Finance satisfied Minister of good character and competent to perform the duties of auditors i) granted with approval to act or ii)
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