Accounting Information Systems
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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Chapter 7, Problem 2SP

Match the concept in List 1 with the definition or description in List 2. There is only one correct or best answer for each match. Therefore, you should have three letters left over from List 1.

List 1—Terms

  1. A. Input accuracy
  2. B. Input validity
  3. C. Pervasive control plan
  4. D. Preventive control
  5. E. Process effectiveness goal
  6. F. Control environment
  7. G. Data maintenance update (of master data)
  8. H. Information processing update (of master data)

List 2—Definitions

     _____ 1. The process of modifying the master data to reflect the results of new events.

     _____ 2. A control designed to keep problems from occurring.

     _____ 3. A control goal of the information process that is directed at ensuring that fictitious or bogus events are not recorded.

     _____ 4. A goal of an operations process that signifies the very reason for which that process exists; i.e., getting the job done.

     _____ 5. The highest level in the control hierarchy; a control category that is evidence of management’s commitment to the importance of control in the organization.

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