Accounting Information Systems provides readers with the knowledge and skills they need to pursue successful careers in accounting. The book reflects how information technology (IT) is altering the very nature of accounting, discussing how developments such as the Internet, electronic commerce, EDI, databases, and artificial intelligence are fundamentally transforming the way organizations conduct their business activities. The authors also explore ways in which accountants can improve the design and function of Accounting Information Systems (AIS) so that they truly add value to the organization. The authors address conceptual foundations of accounting information systems including e-business, relational databases and data modeling and database design, control and audit of accounting information systems and computer fraud, accounting information systems applications including the revenue, expenditure and manufacturing cycles and the systems development process. For those in accounting related positions.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Ch. 1 Accounting information systems : an overview
Ch. 2 Overview of business processes
Ch. 3 Introduction to E-business
Ch. 4 Relational databases
Ch. 5 Data modeling and database design
Ch. 6 Systems development and documentation techniques
Ch. 7 Control and accounting information systems
Ch. 8 Computer-based information systems control
Ch. 9 Computer fraud and security
Ch. 10 Auditing of computer-based information systems
Ch. 11 The revenue cycle : sales and cash collections
Ch. 12 The expenditure cycle : purchasing and cash disbursements
Ch. 13 The production cycle
Ch. 14 The human resources management and payroll cycle
Ch. 15 General ledger and reporting system
Ch. 16 Introduction to systems development and systems analysis
Ch. 17 AIS development strategies
Ch. 18 Systems design, implementation, and operation