Questions from Accounting Information Systems

Q: Using an Internet search engine, search for the terms “CAD

Using an Internet search engine, search for the terms “CAD” + “industrial robots.” Identify a company (name and location) that provides manufacturing automation by using robotics. Describe some of the...

Q: Which type of accounting information system reports would likely be prepared most

Which type of accounting information system reports would likely be prepared most frequently by financial accountants? By managerial accountants?

Q: Using an Internet search engine, search for the terms “just

Using an Internet search engine, search for the terms “just in time” + “automotive.” From the results you find, explain why just‐in‐time inventory systems are such an important factor in the competit...

Q: Explain how the over‐production of inventories can be seen as

Explain how the over‐production of inventories can be seen as unethical in an absorption costing environment.

Q: Price discounts are commonly used in the business world as incentives for

Price discounts are commonly used in the business world as incentives for customers. How may this practice (or its misuse) be deemed unethical?

Q: Using an Internet search engine, locate a publication called “RFID

Using an Internet search engine, locate a publication called “RFID Journal.” Find a recent article that describes the use of RFID in manufacturing. Briefly describe the example(s) discussed in the art...

Q: Compare source of capital processes with sales processes in terms of

Compare source of capital processes with sales processes in terms of a. the frequency of transactions b. the volume of transactions c. the magnitude in dollars of a single transaction d. the manne...

Q: Compare investment processes with sales processes in terms of a.

Compare investment processes with sales processes in terms of a. the frequency of transactions b. the volume of transactions c. the magnitude in dollars of a single transaction d. the manner of au...

Q: Exhibit 12‑9 shows a screen capture from Microsoft Dynamics GP

Exhibit 12‑9 shows a screen capture from Microsoft Dynamics GP accounting/ERP software. The following modules in Dynamics GP are shown: • Financial • Sales • Purchasing • Inventory • Payroll • Man...

Q: Differentiate between batch processing and real‐time processing. What are

Differentiate between batch processing and real‐time processing. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each form of data processing? Which form is more likely to be used by a doctor’s office in...