Accounting Information Systems

by Gelinas, Ulric J.; Dull, Richard B.

• ISBN13: 9780324378825
• ISBN10: 0324378823
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-02-09
• Publisher: South-Western College Pub

Summary

As the importance of accounting information systems (AIS) grows in the world of business today, so does your need for a solid background in this critical area. ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 7E helps you develop the necessary skills and solid foundation in enterprise risk management as it relates to business processes and their information systems. The book's proven coverage centers around three of the areas most critical in accounting information systems today--enterprise systems, e-Business systems, and controls for maintaining those systems--with icons that direct your attention to the most important information. The book uses a conversational writing style and relaxed tone, rather than stilted, technical language, to help you easily grasp even the most challenging topics. You explore today's most intriguing AIS topics and how they relate to information technology, business processes, strategic management, security, and internal controls. With this edition, you master the basics of information systems, the tools and processes for organizing and managing information, as well as a more advanced enterprise risk management topics. This edition guides for through the dimensions of corporate governance, internal controls, and business processes in detail. A new full chapter on systems development equips you with critical skills in acquiring and implementing accounting information systems. Whether you want an emphasis on enterprise risk management approach, solid understanding of databases or REA, or a background in systems development, ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 7E has the thorough foundation and information you need.

Table of Contents

Understanding Information Systems

Introduction to Accounting Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Electronic Business (E-business) Systems

Organizing And Managing Information

Documenting Information Systems

Database Management Systems

Relational Databases and SQL

Enterprise Risk Management

Controlling Information Systems: Introduction to Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control

Controlling Information Systems: Introduction to Pervasive and General Controls

Controlling Information Systems: Business Process and Application Controls

Businses Processes

The Order Entry/Sales (OE/S) Process

The Billing/Accounts Receivable/Cash Receipts (B/AR/CR) Process

The Purchasing Process

The Accounts Payable/Cash Disbursements (AP/CD) Process

The Human Resources (HR) Management and Payroll Processes (IPP)

Integrated Production Processes

Reporting With And Acquiring An Accounting Information System

General Ledger and Business Reporting (GL/BR) Process

Acquiring and Implementing Accounting Information Systems

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