Accounting Information Systems
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ISBN: 9780357156032
Author: Ulric J. Gelinas; Richard B. Dull; Patrick Wheeler
Publisher: Cengage Limited
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To determine: The arguments for and against sending a copy of the invoice to the purchasing department for approval of payment.
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To determine: The arguments for and against sending a copy of the invoice to the requisitioning department for approval of payment.
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Accounting Information System (AIS) is said to be the specialized subsystem of the Information System (IS). AIS can be used in the business events for the purpose of collecting, processing, and reporting the financial information.
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In terms of effectiveness and efficiency of operations, as well as of meeting the generic information system control goals of validity, completeness, and accuracy, what are the arguments for and against each of the following?
a )Sending a copy of the PO from the purchasing department to the receiving department.
b) Having the quantity ordered field “blinded” on the receiving department copy of the PO.
The computer processing portion of a sales order system is represented by the flowchart. Answer the following questions.a. What type of data processing system is this? Explain, and be specific.b. The auditor suggests that this system can be greatly simplified by changing to direct access files. Explain the major operational changes that would occur in the system if this were done.c. The auditor warns of control implications from this change that must be considered. Explain the nature of the control implications.d. Sketch a flowchart (the computerized portion only) of the proposed new system. Use correct symbols and label the diagram.
In a good internal control system, which of the following sets of documents is required for proper approval of a payment to a supplier?
A.
a journal entry, a supplier invoice, and a description of the goods being purchased
B.
a supplier invoice, a bill of lading, and the supplier's financial statements
C.
a purchase order, a journal entry, and a price catalog
D.
a receiving report, an invoice, and a purchase order
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