This document discusses the impact of organizational structure on accounting information systems (AIS). It covers topics such as organizational structure, business and functional segmentation, the information technology function, distributed data processing, and the roles of accountants. Key points addressed include the advantages and disadvantages of distributed data processing, distinguishing responsibility, authority and accountability, and the evolution of information systems from flat-file systems to enterprise resource planning systems.
This document discusses the impact of organizational structure on accounting information systems (AIS). It covers topics such as organizational structure, business and functional segmentation, the information technology function, distributed data processing, and the roles of accountants. Key points addressed include the advantages and disadvantages of distributed data processing, distinguishing responsibility, authority and accountability, and the evolution of information systems from flat-file systems to enterprise resource planning systems.
This document discusses the impact of organizational structure on accounting information systems (AIS). It covers topics such as organizational structure, business and functional segmentation, the information technology function, distributed data processing, and the roles of accountants. Key points addressed include the advantages and disadvantages of distributed data processing, distinguishing responsibility, authority and accountability, and the evolution of information systems from flat-file systems to enterprise resource planning systems.
This document discusses the impact of organizational structure on accounting information systems (AIS). It covers topics such as organizational structure, business and functional segmentation, the information technology function, distributed data processing, and the roles of accountants. Key points addressed include the advantages and disadvantages of distributed data processing, distinguishing responsibility, authority and accountability, and the evolution of information systems from flat-file systems to enterprise resource planning systems.
INFORMATION SYSTEM Chapter 1 – Introduction to AIS
1. Information Environment
2. Impact of Organizational Structure on
AIS
3. Evolution of Information Systems
4. Role of Accountants TOPIC NO. 2
Impact of Organizational Structure on AIS Topic 2 – Impact of Organizational Structure on AIS
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE Topic 2 – Impact of Organizational Structure on AIS
BUSINESS SEGMENTS Topic 2 – Impact of Organizational Structure on AIS FUNCTIONAL SEGMENTATION Topic 2 – Impact of Organizational Structure on AIS FUNCTIONAL SEGMENTATION Topic 2 – Impact of Organizational Structure on AIS
THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUNCTION
Topic 2 – Impact of Organizational Structure on AIS Topic 2 – Impact of Organizational Structure on AIS
THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUNCTION
Topic 2 – Impact of Organizational Structure on AIS
Disadvantages of DDP: Topic 2 – Impact of Organizational Structure on AIS
Advantages of DDP: Topic 2 – Impact of Organizational Structure on AIS
Q16. Distinguish among responsibility,
authority, and accountability. Which flow upward and which flow downward? Q18. List each of the functional areas and their sub- functions. Q19. ??? Q20. What is the role of a database administrator? Topic 2 – Impact of Organizational Structure on AIS
Q21. Name the three most common ways to
segment an organization. Q22. What is the role of the accounting function in an organization? Q23. Distinguish between the centralized and distributed approaches to organizing the IT function. Q24. What is the role of the data control group? Topic 2 – Impact of Organizational Structure on AIS
Q25. What is distributed data processing?
Q26. What are the advantages and
disadvantages of distributed data processing?
Q27. What types of tasks become redundant
in a distributed data processing system? TOPIC NO. 3
Evolution of Information Systems Topic 3 – Evolution of Information Systems Topic 3 – Evolution of Information Systems Topic 3 – Evolution of Information Systems Topic 3 – Evolution of Information Systems Topic 3 – Evolution of Information Systems Topic 3 – Evolution of Information Systems Topic 3 – Evolution of Information Systems
Q28. What is a flat-file system?
Q29. What are the three general problems associated with data redundancy?
Q30. Define the key elements of the REA
model. Q31. What is an ERP system? TOPIC NO. 4
Role of Accountants Topic 4 – Role of Accountant Topic 4 – Role of Accountant
Q32. What three roles are played by
accountants with respect to the information system? Q33. Define the term attest function. Q34. Define the term assurance. Q35. What is IT Auditing? End of Chapter 1
