In a manual accounting system, what advantage does the journal voucher system have over the traditional general journal system? 2. Discuss how the nature of the necessary internal control features is affected by switching from a manual system to (1) a large-scale computer-based accounting system or (2) a PC-based accounting system. 3. Under what circumstances will automated mailroom procedures provide the most benefit? The least benefit?

In a manual accounting system, what advantage does the journal voucher system have over the traditional general journal system? 2. Discuss how the nature of the necessary internal control features is affected by switching from a manual system to (1) a large-scale computer-based accounting system or (2) a PC-based accounting system. 3. Under what circumstances will automated mailroom procedures provide the most benefit? The least benefit?

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Author:Ulric J. Gelinas

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Chapter3: Electronic Business (e-business) systems

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