Questions from Accounting Information Systems

Q: Give some examples of manufacturing processes that would fit into each of

Give some examples of manufacturing processes that would fit into each of the three different types of production processes: continuous processing, batch processing, and custom made‐to‐order.

Q: List and describe each activity within the planning component of the logistics

List and describe each activity within the planning component of the logistics function.

Q: Some companies use the same facility for both inventory stores and warehousing

Some companies use the same facility for both inventory stores and warehousing. Describe the difference between these two inventory control activities, and how the respective areas might be distinguis...

Q: For the following activities within the conversion process, place them in

For the following activities within the conversion process, place them in sequence that indicates the order in which they would normally be performed: • Inspection of goods • Materials issuance • P...

Q: Describe the purpose of each of the following cost accounting records or

Describe the purpose of each of the following cost accounting records or reports: • Work‐in‐process and finished goods inventory accounts • Bill of materials • Variance reports • Routing slips

Q: Categorize each of the following as either a general control or an

Categorize each of the following as either a general control or an application control: a. Validity check b. Encryption c. Security token d. Batch total e. Output distribution f. Vulnerability a...

Q: Visit the AICPA website at www.aicpa.org and select

Visit the AICPA website at www.aicpa.org and select the tab for Career Paths. Click on “This Way to CPA” to locate information on audit careers.

Q: Locate the stock tables for the two major stock exchanges in any

Locate the stock tables for the two major stock exchanges in any issue of the Wall Street Journal. Beginning from any point within the table, prepare a list of the first digits of the daily volume fo...

Q: For each report shown in the table below, indicate in the

For each report shown in the table below, indicate in the appropriate column whether the report is likely to be for internal or external users (some reports may be both), and whether data would come e...

Q: Describe the differences in the following three types of processing:

Describe the differences in the following three types of processing: a. batch processing b. online processing c. real‐time processing