Accounting Information Systems
Accounting Information Systems
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ISBN: 9781337676557
Author: Ulric J. Gelinas; Richard B. Dull; Patrick Wheeler
Publisher: Cengage Learning US
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Chapter 16, Problem 4P

a)

Summary Introduction

To design: A coding scheme that will facilitate the aggregation of data as the data “filter” upward.

Introduction:

General ledger/business reporting process (GL/BR):

General ledger can be defined as the central data repository needed to develop the business reports. The business reports and other forms of information generation are all derived from the general ledger data repository. The GL/BR process is considered as a central activity of the accounting information systems.

b)

Summary Introduction

To explain: The working of a coding scheme.

Introduction:

General ledger/business reporting process (GL/BR):

General ledger can be defined as the central data repository needed to develop the business reports. The business reports and other forms of information generation are all derived from the general ledger data repository. The GL/BR process is considered as a central activity of the accounting information systems.

c)

Summary Introduction

To explain: The handling of the coding scheme in a centralized database environment.

Introduction:

General ledger/business reporting process (GL/BR):

General ledger can be defined as the central data repository needed to develop the business reports. The business reports and other forms of information generation are all derived from the general ledger data repository. The GL/BR process is considered as a central activity of the accounting information systems.

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