Questions from Accounting Information Systems


Q: Using the Internet or other research tool, search for “Total

Using the Internet or other research tool, search for “Total Cost of Ownership” and “ERP Software” and describe costs to consider when calculating the total cost of ownership for an ERP system.

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Q: Using the Internet or other research tool, search for “compare

Using the Internet or other research tool, search for “compare ERP software” and describe pros and cons of two Midmarket/tier two ERP systems.

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Q: Using the Internet or other research tool, search for “SAP

Using the Internet or other research tool, search for “SAP software” and describe the type of company where SAP would be a good choice for an ERP system.

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Q: Using the Internet or other research tool, search for “Microsoft

Using the Internet or other research tool, search for “Microsoft Dynamics GP software” and describe the type of company where Great Plains would be a good choice for an ERP system.

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Q: Given is a list of audit standard‑setting bodies (shown

Given is a list of audit standard‑setting bodies (shown on the left) and a description of their purpose (shown on the right). Match each standard‐setting body with...

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Q: In order to preserve auditor independence, the Sarbanes Oxley Act of

In order to preserve auditor independence, the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 restricts the types of non-audit services that auditors can perform for their public‐company audit clients. The list includes...

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Q: Visit the ISACA website at www.isaca.org and click

Visit the ISACA website at www.isaca.org and click the Knowledge Center tab, then select ITAF (Information Technology Assurance Framework) and click on the IT Audit Basics tab to find articles coverin...

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Q: Perform an Internet search to determine the nature of Xerox Corporation’s management

Perform an Internet search to determine the nature of Xerox Corporation’s management fraud scheme and to find out what happened to the company after the problems were discovered.

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Q: Describe why accountants should be concerned about ethics.

Describe why accountants should be concerned about ethics.

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Q: In 1990, Luigi Romano opened a pizza restaurant that he named

In 1990, Luigi Romano opened a pizza restaurant that he named Romano’s in St. Louis, Missouri. Over the years, he opened both company and franchise locations and grew the business to include over 40 r...

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