Questions from Accounting Information Systems


Q: Visit the XBRL home page at www.XBRL.org,

Visit the XBRL home page at www.XBRL.org, and read the section entitled “What is XBRL.” Then, do each of the following: a. Select an article from the “What” list of on the home page and write a one-pa...

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Q: Write a one-page paper on each of the following topics

Write a one-page paper on each of the following topics as they relate to XBRL: a. What is the history of XBRL? What professional accounting organization helped in the early stages of this concept? b....

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Q: Select three Internet websites whose owners sell goods or services and create

Select three Internet websites whose owners sell goods or services and create a table similar to Figure 2-6. Classify each of your websites as B2B, B2C, or C2C. If you are not sure, feel free to use m...

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Q: The business models of the breakthrough Internet companies in Figure 2-

The business models of the breakthrough Internet companies in Figure 2-6 have often been controversial. For example, homeowners often violate local rules governing the rental of their private dwelling...

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Q: Springsteen, Inc. is a large furniture manufacturer located in Asbury

Springsteen, Inc. is a large furniture manufacturer located in Asbury Park, New Jersey. It sells to furniture wholesalers across the United States and internationally. Revenues last year exceeded $500...

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Q: The Internet uses many acronyms. Within the context of the present

The Internet uses many acronyms. Within the context of the present chapter, what words were used to form each of the following? a. B2B b. B2C c. C2C d. DNS e. EC f. EDI g. Email h. HTTP i. ICANN j. ID...

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Q: The messages below were encrypted using the technique illustrated in Figure 2

The messages below were encrypted using the technique illustrated in Figure 2-11 (using displacement keys other than 5). Using trial and error, decode them. Hint: This task becomes easy if you use an...

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Q: A number of accounting journals now post back issues or even publish

A number of accounting journals now post back issues or even publish their entire journals online. Access the Journal of Accountancy website at www.aicpa.org (or another website selected by your instr...

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Q: Visit the home page of a DTSS. How much does your

Visit the home page of a DTSS. How much does your service charge? Do you think these fees are reasonable? Why or why not?

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Q: In Discussion Question 2-1, you discussed intranets and extranets

In Discussion Question 2-1, you discussed intranets and extranets, and identified the importance of each to accountants. Now, assume that you are a partner in a medium sized, local CPA firm. Your firm ha...

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