Accounting Information Systems: Concepts and Practice for Effective Decision Making

This Fourth Edition analyzes the vital role of computerized accounting information systems in today's business world. Intended for the accounting major, covers management concepts of importance to accountants, with emphasis on the design of accounting information systems. It discusses the central tasks of accounting information systems, namely collecting, recording, and storing business data, and the accountant's role in implementing effective internal controls. Also gives thorough treatment to systems studies leading to development of more efficient accounting information systems and looks at special topics such as accounting for nonprofit organizations and small businesses. A variety of exercises and cases are included at the end of each chapter, and an entire section is devoted to more extensive case studies.