Questions from Accounting Information Systems

Q: I just want to be a good accountant, technology does not

I just want to be a good accountant, technology does not interest me.” Comment on this statement, considering today’s technology environment.

Q: Regarding financial reporting, which quality of information do you think should

Regarding financial reporting, which quality of information do you think should be superior to all other qualities? Discuss your answer.

Q: Choose (or you instructor may designate) an ERP add-

Choose (or you instructor may designate) an ERP add-on module (such as CRM, SCM, PLM, or SRM). Describe how Airgas (or another organization selected by your instructor) might use the module to support...

Q: Conduct research on the Web sites of either CIO Magazine or CFO

Conduct research on the Web sites of either CIO Magazine or CFO Magazine (or another that your instructor suggests) for stories about ERP implementation successes and failures. Using specific examples...

Q: Choose a familiar Web site, such as Dell, Amazon.

Choose a familiar Web site, such as Dell, Amazon.com, or Walmart. Describe the order-to-cash process from the customer’s perspective as illustrated by that site.

Q: Imagine that you are conducting a field-based research project for

Imagine that you are conducting a field-based research project for your AIS class in a small local business. Assume that the business is a custom furniture manufacturer. In the course of your project,...

Q: There are several organizations that provide Internet assurance services. Although WebTrust

There are several organizations that provide Internet assurance services. Although WebTrust was created by CPAs and has been in existence for several years, it has met limited acceptance by business....

Q: Find a merchandising business on the Internet (other than the Eddie

Find a merchandising business on the Internet (other than the Eddie Bauer or Amazon.com examples used in this chapter). Explore its Web page and how the order processing system works. a. Is there any...

Q: Using the four methods of conducting E-business (e-

Using the four methods of conducting E-business (e-mail, EDM, EDI, and Internet commerce), select a business of your choice and describe how each method is currently integrated into their business or...

Q: Technology Summary 3.4 briefly describes cloud computing. Write a

Technology Summary 3.4 briefly describes cloud computing. Write a report on the opportunities and concerns relating to a company using the cloud for mission critical software applications. (Your profe...