Chapter 17, Problem 1RQ

What is systems development?

Summary Introduction

To explain: Systems development.

Acquiring and implementing accounting information systems:

It describes the acquisition of a system and its phases of development and the steps involved in it. It explains the difference between purchased and in-built systems. It explains the importance of the presence of an accountant in these systems.

Explanation of Solution

Systems development:

It is the process of designing, defining, testing and implementation of a new program or process or a software. The system can be internally developed by the host organization itself, or by the creation of new database systems, or by acquiring a software developed by third parties. The kind of system developed will vary according to the different organizations and the field they are working.