Accounting Information System(AIS) - is a structure that a business uses to collect‚ store‚ manage‚ process‚ retrieve and report its financial data so that it can be used by accountants‚ consultants‚ business analysts‚ managers‚ chief financial officers (CFOs)‚ auditors and regulatory and tax agencies. Components of AIS a. People - the system users - professionals who may need to use an organization’s AIS include accountants‚ consultants‚ business analysts‚ managers‚ chief financial officers
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EFFECTIVENESS OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS Hossien Sajady Ph.D. Shahid Chamran University Ahvaz‚ I.R of IRAN Mohsen Dastgir Ph.D. Shahid Chamran University Ahvaz‚ I.R of IRAN Hossien Hashem Nejad Post graduate candidate Abstract- In this study the effectiveness of accounting information systems from finance managers of listed companies at Tehran Stock Exchange is evaluated. The results indicate that implementation of the accounting information systems at the companies
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The methods or procedures used to record and report financial data are called the accounting system. 3. Systems analysis is the final phase in the creation or revision of an accounting system. 4. Processing methods are the means by which the system collects‚ summarizes‚ and reports accounting information. 5. Accounting systems evolve through a three-step process: analysis‚ design and feedback. 6. An accounting system is the methods and procedures used to collect‚ classify‚ summarize
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2011 Information technology has revolutionized the way accounting is done. Long gone is the time of manually entering numbers into big bulky ledgers and journal books. Technology has also taken away the stigma associated with accountants. They have long been considered “bean counters” and introverts. This is no longer the case since leaning over ledgers and adding numbers on a calculator all day is a thing of the past. People skills have emerged as an important part of the accounting profession
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Accounting Information Systems Simulation Summary Internal Control Systems are processes put in place to safeguard the company. In the simulation‚ the task was given to help a new company set up an internal control system‚ implement control procedures for specific internal control issues‚ and manage the internal control system as the company continues to grow. Ramos International is an up and coming luxury hotel in Chesapeake‚ Virginia. The role given in this simulation is that of the Chief
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1. Discuss the origins of the technology make the current accounting system available. 2. Define an accounting system. An accounting system is a system that identifies‚ records‚ communicates information that is relevant‚ reliable‚ and comparable about an organizations business activities. 3. List and describe the components of accounting information system. Technology People Data Input and Output Internal Control 4. Discuss the FASB conceptual framework. Assets: A resource
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An accounting information system (AIS) is the system of records a business keeps to maintain its accounting system. This includes the purchase‚ sales‚ and other financial processes of the business. The purpose of an AIS is to accumulate data and provide decision makers (investors‚ creditors‚ and managers) with information to make decision While this was previously a paper-based process‚ most modern businesses now use accounting software such as UBS‚ MYOB etc. Information System personnel need basic
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Accounting Information Systems Research Paper Abstract The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) was enacted into law in 2002 in the wake of corporation financial reporting scandals involving large publicly held companies. SOX instituted new strict financial regulations with the intent of improving accounting practices and protecting investors from corporate misconduct. SOX requires corporate executives to vouch for the accuracy of financial statements‚ and to institute
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The Basic Functions of an Accounting Information System. An accounting information system (AIS) provides financial information about a business. This information helps managers plan and control operations and provides reports to outside parties such as stockholders‚ creditors and government agencies. Parts of an accounting information system might include financial reporting‚ cost accounting‚ management accounting and enterprise resource planning (ERP). A well-designed AIS gives a business
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Establishes a code of Ethics for the company a. Requires public companies to disclose if they have accepted a code of ethics that applies to CEO‚ CFO‚ controller or persons performing similar functions b. If they have not accepted one‚ must explain why not b. Sec. 302 a. Require corporate management to certify IC quarterly and annually c. Sec. 404 a. Requires management to access the effectiveness of IC b. Auditors are required issue an attest report on management’s assessment d. SAS 109 pg
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