Questions from Accounting Information Systems

Q: Compare the guidelines for preparing flowcharts, BPDs, and DFDs.

Compare the guidelines for preparing flowcharts, BPDs, and DFDs. What general design principles and limitations are common to all 3 documentation techniques?

Q: The Langston Recreational Company (LRC) manufactures ice skates for racing

The Langston Recreational Company (LRC) manufactures ice skates for racing, figure skating, and hockey. The company is located in Kearns, Utah, so it can be close to the Olympic Ice Shield, where many...

Q: PriceRight Electronics (PEI) is a small wholesale discount supplier of

PriceRight Electronics (PEI) is a small wholesale discount supplier of electronic instruments and parts. PEI’s competitive advantage is its deep-discount, three-day delivery guarantee, which allows re...

Q: An accountant with the Atlanta Olympic Games was charged with embezzling over

An accountant with the Atlanta Olympic Games was charged with embezzling over $60,000 to purchase a Mercedes-Benz and to invest in a certificate of deposit. Police alleged that he created fictitious i...

Q: The department of taxation in your state is developing a new computer

The department of taxation in your state is developing a new computer system for processing individual and corporate income-tax returns. The new system features direct data input and inquiry capabilit...

Q: Apply the value chain concept to S&S. Explain how

Apply the value chain concept to S&S. Explain how it would perform the various primary and support activities.

Q: Create data validation rules in a spreadsheet to perform each of the

Create data validation rules in a spreadsheet to perform each of the following controls: a. Limit check – that values in the cell are < 70 b. Range check – that values in the cell are between 15 and 6...

Q: Explain how the principle of separation of duties is violated in each

Explain how the principle of separation of duties is violated in each of the following situations. Also, suggest one or more procedures to reduce the risk and exposure highlighted in each example. a....

Q: For each of the three basic options for replacing IT infrastructure (

For each of the three basic options for replacing IT infrastructure (cold sites, hot sites, and real-time mirroring) give an example of an organization that could use that approach as part of its DRP....

Q: The following description represents the policies and procedures for agent expense reimbursements

The following description represents the policies and procedures for agent expense reimbursements at Excel Insurance Company. Agents submit a completed expense reimbursement form to their branch manag...