Questions from Accounting Information Systems

Q: What are the three standard parts of an EDI data transmission?

What are the three standard parts of an EDI data transmission?

Q: Why are backup systems one of the most important controls for POS

Why are backup systems one of the most important controls for POS systems?

Q: Why should a receiving clerk be denied access to information on a

Why should a receiving clerk be denied access to information on a purchase order?

Q: What specifically does a cash disbursements clerk do when he or she

What specifically does a cash disbursements clerk do when he or she “cancels” an invoice? How does this compare with the procedures followed when computer‐based matching in the system is utilized?

Q: Identify some inefficiencies inherent in a manual expenditures processing system.

Identify some inefficiencies inherent in a manual expenditures processing system.

Q: Explain how system logic errors could cause cash management problems.

Explain how system logic errors could cause cash management problems.

Q: Identify compensating controls needed for an effective ERS system.

Identify compensating controls needed for an effective ERS system.

Q: There are four methods of data collection used in the study of

There are four methods of data collection used in the study of the current system: observation, documentation review, interviews, and questionnaires. Compare and contrast these four methods.

Q: Explain why the availability of computer systems in the receiving department is

Explain why the availability of computer systems in the receiving department is such an important component of an automated expenditures process.

Q: How are Web browsers used in e‐payables systems?

How are Web browsers used in e‐payables systems?