Part I: Conceptual Foundations of Accounting Information Systems1. Accounting Information Systems: An Overview 2. Overview of Transaction Processing and Enterprise Resource Planning Systems 3. Systems Documentation Techniques 4. Relational Databases Part II: Control and Audit of Accounting Information Systems 5. Fraud 6. Computer Fraud and Abuse Techniques 7. Control and Accounting Information Systems 8. Controls for Information Security 9. Confidentiality and Privacy Controls 10. Processing Integrity and Availability Controls 11. Auditing Computer-Based Information Systems Part III: Accounting Information Systems Applications 12. The Revenue Cycle: Sales to Cash Collections 13. The Expenditure Cycle: Purchasing to Cash Disbursements 14. The Production Cycle 15. The Human Resources Management and Payroll Cycle 16. General Ledger and Reporting System Part IV: The REA Data Model 17. Database Design Using the REA Data Model 18. Implementing an REA Model in a Relational Database 19. Special Topics in REA Modeling Part V: The Systems Development Process 20. Introduction to Systems Development and Systems Analysis 21. AIS Development Strategies 22. Systems Design, Implementation, and Operation

Accounting Information Systems delivers the most comprehensive and flexible coverage of each major approach to teaching AIS, giving instructors the opportunity to reorder chapters and focus the material to suit their individual course needs. The 14th Edition covers all of the most recent updates in AIS, including how developments in IT affect business processes and controls, the effect of recent regulatory developments on the design and operation of accounting systems, and how accountants can use the AIS to add value to an organization. Not only will students see how AIS has changed the role of an accountant, but they’ll also be prepared for a successful accounting career in public practice, industry, or government.

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