Accounting Information Systems: The Processes and Controls

Technology plays a critical role in accounting and it is imperative that anyone in the field fully understands all of the capabilities of information systems. This new book focuses on the technology that is utilized by accountants and is written in a style that makes these technical concepts easy to understand. Throughout the pages, the authors focus on four themes; simplicity and understandability of the writing, business processes, accounting and IT controls, and ethics as it relates to accounting systems. * Uses very simple process maps, document flowcharts, and data flow diagrams where needed * Includes screen captures of Microsoft Dynamics GP to illustrate concepts or ideas * Explains transaction processing and reengineering in terms of business processes * Incorporates the COSO framework along with discussions of risks and controls in all process chapters * Establishes a foundation of ethics and then examines key ethics concerns