Core Concepts of Accounting Information Systems

Name: Core Concepts of Accounting Information Systems
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ISBN: 9780470507025

ISBN-10: 0470507020

ISBN-13: 9780470507025

Edition: 11th 2010

Authors: Stephen A. Moscove, Carolyn S. Norman, Mark G. Simkin, Nancy A. Bagranoff

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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.

Book details

List price: $112.00
Edition: 11th
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Limited
Publication date: 12/18/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 544
Size: 8.00" wide x 10.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.936
Language: English




An Introduction to Accounting Information Systems



Accounting Information Systems and the Accountant


Introduction


What are Accounting Information Systems?


What's New in Accounting Information Systems?


Accounting and IT


Careers in Accounting Information Systems



Information Technology and AISs


Introduction


The Importance of Information Technology to Accountants


Input, Processing, and Output Devices


Secondary Storage Devices


Data Communications and Networks


Computer Software



Documenting Accounting Information Systems


Introduction


Why Documentation is Important


Document and System Flowcharts


Process Maps and Data Flow Diagrams


Other Documentation Tools


End-User Computing and Documentation



Databases



Data Modeling


Introduction


An Overview of Databases


Steps in Creating a Database Using REA


Creating Database Tables and Records



Organizing and Manipulating the Data in Databases


Introduction


Normalization


Validating the Data in Databases


Extracting Data From Databases: Data Manipulation Languages (DMLs)


Object-Oriented Databases, Multimedia Databases, and Data Warehouses



Database Forms and Reports


Introduction


Forms


Reports



Using Accounting Information



Accounting Information Systems and Business Processes: Part I


Introduction


Business Process Fundamentals


Collecting and Reporting Accounting Information


The Sales Process


The Purchasing Process


Current Trends in Business Processes



Accounting Information Systems and Business Processes: Part II


Introduction


The Resource Management Process


The Production Process


The Financing Process


Business Processes in Special Industries


Business Process Reengineering



Accounting and Enterprise Software


Introduction


Integrated Accounting Software Programs


Enterprise-Wide Information Systems


Selecting a Software Package



Controls, Security, Privacy, and Ethics For Accounting Information Systems



Computer Crime, Ethics, and Privacy


Introduction


Computer Crime, Abuse, and Fraud


Three Examples of Computer Crime


Mitigating Computer Crime and Fraud


Ethical Issues, Privacy, and Identity Theft



Introduction to Internal Control Systems


Introduction


Internal Control Systems


Types of Controls


Control Activities


Evaluating Controls



Computer Controls for Organizations and Accounting Information Systems


Introduction


General Controls for Organizations


General Controls for Information Technology


Application Controls for Transaction Processing



Special Topics in Accounting Information Systems



Developing and Implementing Effective Accounting Information Systems


Introduction


Systems Development Life Cycle


Systems Planning


Systems Analysis


Systems Design


Implementation, Follow-Up, and Maintenance



Information Technology Auditing


Introduction


The Audit Function


The Information Technology Auditor's Toolkit


Auditing Computerized Accounting Information Systems


Information Technology Auditing Today



Accounting on the Internet


Introduction


The Internet and World Wide Web


XBRL: Financial Reporting on the Internet


Electronic Commerce


Privacy and Security on the Internet


Privacy Statement


Disclosure of Business Practices, Shipping, and Billing


Glossary


Index