| Description |
x, 533 pages : illustrations |
| Contents |
Pt. 1. An introduction to accounting information systems -- 1. Accounting information systems and the accountant -- 2. Information technology and AISs -- 3. Documenting accounting information systems -- Pt. 2. Databases -- 4. Data modeling -- 5. Organizing and manipulating the data in databases -- 6. Database forms and reports -- Pt. 3. Using accounting information -- 7. Accounting information systems and business processes: part I -- 8. Accounting information systems and business processes: part II -- 9. Accounting and enterprise software -- Pt. 4. Controls, security, privacy, and ethics for accounting information systems -- 10. Computer crime, ethics, and privacy -- 11. Introduction to internal control systems -- 12. Computer controls for organizations and accounting information systems -- Pt. 5. Special topics in accounting information systems -- 13. Developing and ijmplementing effective accounting information systems -- 14. Information technology auditing -- 15. Accounting on the internet |
| Summary |
"This essential text provides a strong foundation to accountants by offering concise, user-friendly coverage of core topics. Newly updated and revised, this eleventh edition has been reorganized to strengthen its flexibility. Expanded coverage is presented on Sarbanes-Oxley, Cobit Version 4, XBRL, and of risk and governance. Case in Point sections highlight how the concepts are applied in the field. Multiple choice questions at the end of the chapters help reinforce the material. An updated database chapter also provides hands-on instruction in Microsoft Access. Accountants will be able to use this information to effectively utilize the right information system for their needs."--Publisher's website |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Accounting -- Data processing.
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Information storage and retrieval systems -- Accounting.
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| Author |
Norman, Carolyn Strand.
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Simkin, Mark G.
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| LC no. |
2009026526 |
| ISBN |
9780470507025 (paperback) |
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